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Certified Tutor
5+ years
Sharon
Nearly two decades as a licensed CPA in New York State — spanning public accounting, manufacturing, banking, and nonprofit work — means Sharon has actually applied the material tested on FAR, AUD, REG, and BEC in real engagements. Her Master's in Accountancy with a forensic accounting concentration ...
Siena College
Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jonathan
Jonathan scored a 93 on FAR, 90 on AUD, 95 on BEC, and 94 on REG — and he uses that recent experience to teach candidates exactly how to prioritize study time across each section. He digs into the areas that sink most first-time takers, like governmental accounting in FAR or basis calculations in RE...
The University of Texas at Austin
Masters in Business Administration, Taxation
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Jonathan
As a licensed CPA and CFA Level III candidate, Jonathan knows the exam inside out — from FAR's government and nonprofit accounting standards to the AUD section's logic for evaluating internal controls. He breaks down each section's weight and question style so candidates study strategically instead ...
Tulane University of Louisiana
Master of Science, Accounting
Tulane University of Louisiana
Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Tackling the CPA exam requires more than knowing the material — it demands a strategy for managing four sections with different question formats and time pressures. John's Master's in Taxation and deep accounting background let him break down FAR, AUD, REG, and BEC into targeted study plans built ar...
University of Notre Dame
MS
Merrimack College
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Certified Tutor
6+ years
Finishing dual degrees in accounting and finance at UNF, Daniel knows the academic side of CPA exam content — FAR topics like governmental accounting and consolidations, and BEC concepts like cost accounting and corporate governance — inside and out. He walks candidates through the trickiest areas o...
University
Bachelor's

Certified Tutor
2+ years
I appreciate the opportunity to share what I've learned with others, to help them succeed. I am a retired civil service employee with extensive experience in defense planning and budget. My interests and hobbies include investments, and strategy games.
Syracuse University
MBA
University of Illinois at Chicago
MBA

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Shane
Shane passed all four CPA exams while working full-time as a Big Four auditor — so he knows what it takes to study for FAR, AUD, BEC, and REG simultaneously with a demanding schedule. He now works as an accounting supervisor for a Fortune 25 company, which keeps concepts like governmental accounting...
University
Bachelor's

Certified Tutor
Peter
I'm looking forward to helping your student find personal success in their academic lives!
Ohio State
Masters in Education, English Education
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Science, Journalism

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Alexandra
I am a rising senior at The University of North Texas in Denton. I am working towards my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish as well as English with a concentration in Creative Writing. I was raised in an academically competitive environment in Fort Bend County and my rigorous secondary education prepared m...
University of North Texas
Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Milo
I am a playwright, educator, and graduate of Bard College. I work part time as a literary assistant at off-Broadway theater Playwrights Horizons, where I read play submissions and write thoughtful response letters. For three years, I worked as Enrichment Director at a Shakespeare education program a...
Bard College
Bachelor in Arts, Theater Literature, History, and Criticism
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Frequently Asked Questions
The CPA exam consists of four sections (Auditing and Attestation, Business Environment and Concepts, Financial Accounting and Reporting, and Regulation), each requiring deep knowledge of accounting principles, tax law, and auditing standards. Most candidates spend 100-150 hours studying per section, and personalized tutoring can help you focus on your weakest areas rather than reviewing material you've already mastered.
Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to identify your specific knowledge gaps—whether that's struggling with consolidation entries, tax calculations, or audit procedures—and create a targeted study plan. Unlike self-study, you get immediate feedback on practice problems, and unlike study groups, the entire session focuses on your learning pace and priorities.
Many candidates struggle with the volume and complexity of material, particularly in FAR (Financial Accounting and Reporting) and REG (Regulation), which require both conceptual understanding and application to real-world scenarios. Time management during the exam and retaining information across multiple study sessions are also frequent obstacles that personalized tutoring can directly address through targeted practice and spaced repetition strategies.
Your first session typically includes an assessment of your current knowledge, review of your CPA study plan and timeline, and identification of your priority areas. Tutors will discuss which exam sections you're targeting, your study history, and any specific topics causing difficulty, then create a customized approach for subsequent sessions.
Absolutely. Many candidates work with tutors on their most challenging section first—often FAR or REG—while self-studying other areas. This flexible approach lets you allocate your tutoring budget where you need the most expert guidance and support.
Look for tutors who are themselves CPAs or have extensive accounting backgrounds with deep knowledge of current exam content and testing strategies. Ideally, they should have recent experience helping candidates pass the exam and understand the specific challenges of each section, not just general accounting knowledge.
Most candidates spend 4-6 months preparing for the entire CPA exam, though this varies based on your accounting background and study intensity. Personalized tutoring can help you study more efficiently by eliminating wasted time on material you've already mastered and providing targeted help on difficult concepts.
Ohio follows NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy) requirements, which include 150 credit hours of education and passing all four CPA exam sections. Varsity Tutors connects Columbus students with tutors who understand Ohio's specific licensing requirements and can help you prepare efficiently for the exam while meeting your state's educational prerequisites.
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