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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
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
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
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
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
MS
Certified Tutor
2+ years
My name is Tori and I am excited to support and guide you while you rock your way to meeting your learning goals! I have a degree in English and I am a certified English teacher as well, and I am fluent in Spanish, too! My journey helping others started more than 10 years ago... I started tutoring...
Yale University
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Certified Tutor
2+ years
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
2+ years
As a passionate tutor with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania and a second Bachelor's in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting (and a licensed CPA!), I am committed to creating a learning environment where students feel confident and engaged. ...
University of Pennsylvania
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
CPA tutoring prepares candidates for the Uniform CPA Examination, which covers four sections: Auditing and Attestation (AUD), Business Environment and Concepts (BEC), Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR), and Regulation (REG). Tutors help students master complex accounting principles, taxation rules, audit procedures, and business law—breaking down challenging concepts and building the foundational knowledge needed to pass each section.
Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to identify your specific weak areas—whether that's journal entries, consolidations, or tax calculations—and focus time there rather than reviewing material you already understand. Research on learning shows that individualized attention significantly improves retention and problem-solving speed, which is critical for passing the CPA exam within your target timeline.
During your first session, a tutor will assess your current knowledge, discuss which CPA sections you're preparing for, and understand your timeline and goals. From there, they'll create a personalized study plan that targets your specific challenges and builds a structured path toward exam readiness.
Many candidates struggle with FAR (Financial Accounting and Reporting) due to its breadth of topics and complex consolidation rules, while others find REG (Regulation) overwhelming because of the volume of tax code detail. Time management during the exam and understanding how to apply concepts to multi-step scenarios are also frequent pain points—personalized tutoring helps you build strategies for each challenge area.
Most candidates spend 120–150 hours studying per section, though this varies based on your accounting background and how much time you can dedicate weekly. With consistent personalized instruction and structured practice, many students see significant improvement in their understanding and exam readiness within 3–6 months, depending on how many sections they're tackling and their starting point.
Look for tutors who are CPAs themselves or have extensive accounting experience and deep knowledge of the current exam format. They should be familiar with the latest AICPA standards and testing software, and ideally have a track record of helping students pass their exams. Varsity Tutors connects you with experienced tutors who understand both the technical content and the best strategies for exam success.
CPA tutoring costs vary based on tutor expertise, session frequency, and how many sections you need help with. Most students benefit from weekly or bi-weekly sessions leading up to their exam date. Contact Varsity Tutors to discuss your specific needs and get matched with a tutor whose rates and availability align with your budget and study timeline.
Yes—many tutors work with candidates across all four sections and can help you prioritize which sections to tackle first based on your strengths and weaknesses. Some students benefit from focusing on one section at a time with deep personalized instruction, while others prefer ongoing support across multiple sections as they prepare. Your tutor can adapt their approach to match your strategy.
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