CPA Review Courses by UWorld (2026)
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Thousands of CPA candidates choose UWorld because every package is fully mapped to the official CPA Exam Blueprints and includes the tools real candidates need to study smarter, stay on track, and pass with confidence.
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Choose Your 2026 CPA Course Package
Thousands of CPA candidates choose UWorld because every package is fully mapped to the official CPA Exam Blueprints and includes the tools real candidates need to study smarter, stay on track, and pass with confidence.
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Unlimited Access to 6 Sections |
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6 Print + eBooks |
Our comprehensive QBank includes 9,000+ multiple-choice questions and 500+ task-based simulations spanning all six CPA Exam sections.
Get the motivation you need to pass your CPA Exam with video lectures from the industry’s most dynamic instructors, including Roger Philipp, Peter Olinto, and others.
Sharpen your skills, stamina, and time management with unlimited full-length practice exams and fully customizable quizzes. Target your weakest areas by creating quizzes down to the sub-topic level, so you focus where it matters most.
Create a personalized study plan by entering your exam date and available study hours. Choose from three options — a set plan with full course coverage, a flexible plan that lets you customize key elements, or an entirely customized schedule built from scratch.
Compare your progress to that of previous students who have passed the CPA Exam with our data-driven tool. Students who meet SmartPath™ targets have a 90% average pass rate!
Identify your strengths and areas needing improvement with detailed performance tracking by topic.
Study on the go with mobile app access to all your CPA course materials. Available on Android and Apple.
Create unlimited digital flashcards or use pre-curated ReadyDecks to review concepts. Spaced-repetition technology adjusts frequency based on your mastery.
Use strategic, guided videos to tackle any TBS variation on the CPA Exam.
Copy text and graphics from CPA study material, personalize the content, and review it on the go across devices with My Notebook.
Optimize your study time in the crucial lead-up to exam day with final review videos that cover the most testable topics in the core sections.
Experience the exam before exam day — identical interface, format, difficulty, timing, and topic weighting, all with brand-new questions not seen before in the course. Includes 2 full mock exams per core section and 1 per discipline.
Get unlimited course access until you pass — including free online updates through our StudyPass™ Program.
Get a $250 refund per section in the unlikely event you don’t pass. That’s up to $1,000 back!
Unlimited Access
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Unlimited Access to 4 Sections |
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4 Print + eBooks |
Our comprehensive QBank includes 9,000+ multiple-choice questions and 500+ task-based simulations spanning all six CPA Exam sections.
Get the motivation you need to pass your CPA Exam with video lectures from the industry’s most dynamic instructors, including Roger Philipp, Peter Olinto, and others.
Sharpen your skills, stamina, and time management with unlimited full-length practice exams and fully customizable quizzes. Target your weakest areas by creating quizzes down to the sub-topic level, so you focus where it matters most.
Create a personalized study plan by entering your exam date and available study hours. Choose from three options — a set plan with full course coverage, a flexible plan that lets you customize key elements, or an entirely customized schedule built from scratch.
Compare your progress to that of previous students who have passed the CPA Exam with our data-driven tool. Students who meet SmartPath™ targets have a 90% average pass rate!
Identify your strengths and areas needing improvement with detailed performance tracking by topic.
Study on the go with mobile app access to all your CPA course materials. Available on Android and Apple.
Create unlimited digital flashcards or use pre-curated ReadyDecks to review concepts. Spaced-repetition technology adjusts frequency based on your mastery.
Use strategic, guided videos to tackle any TBS variation on the CPA Exam.
Copy text and graphics from CPA study material, personalize the content, and review it on the go across devices with My Notebook.
Optimize your study time in the crucial lead-up to exam day with final review videos that cover the most testable topics in the core sections.
Experience the exam before exam day — identical interface, format, difficulty, timing, and topic weighting, all with brand-new questions not seen before in the course. Includes 2 full mock exams per core section and 1 per discipline.
Join our instructors as they lead live, online sessions for every section of the CPA Exam. Tackle the toughest MCQs and TBSs and get all your questions answered. See the 2026 class schedule.
Get unlimited course access until you pass — including free online updates through our StudyPass™ Program.
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18-Month Access to 4 Sections |
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4 eBooks |
Our comprehensive QBank includes 9,000+ multiple-choice questions and 500+ task-based simulations spanning all six CPA Exam sections.
Get the motivation you need to pass your CPA Exam with video lectures from the industry’s most dynamic instructors, including Roger Philipp, Peter Olinto, and others.
Sharpen your skills, stamina, and time management with unlimited full-length practice exams and fully customizable quizzes. Target your weakest areas by creating quizzes down to the sub-topic level, so you focus where it matters most.
Create a personalized study plan by entering your exam date and available study hours. Choose from three options — a set plan with full course coverage, a flexible plan that lets you customize key elements, or an entirely customized schedule built from scratch.
Compare your progress to that of previous students who have passed the CPA Exam with our data-driven tool. Students who meet SmartPath™ targets have a 90% average pass rate!
Identify your strengths and areas needing improvement with detailed performance tracking by topic.
Study on the go with mobile app access to all your CPA course materials. Available on Android and Apple.
Create unlimited digital flashcards or use pre-curated ReadyDecks to review concepts. Spaced-repetition technology adjusts frequency based on your mastery.
Use strategic, guided videos to tackle any TBS variation on the CPA Exam.
Copy text and graphics from CPA study material, personalize the content, and review it on the go across devices with My Notebook.
Optimize your study time in the crucial lead-up to exam day with final review videos that cover the most testable topics in the core sections.
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Refresh your knowledge or prepare for one section at a time.
Our 4-Step Method to Pass CPA First Try
UWorld’s CPA review courses combine expert-led instruction, blueprint-aligned content, realistic mock exams, and smart learning technology to maximize retention and efficiency. Every tool is designed to mirror the real CPA Exam and focus only on what truly matters. Prepare with confidence knowing your CPA review course is precise, adaptive, and exam-ready.
Videos by Legendary CPA Instructors
UWorld’s video lectures, led by Roger Philipp and Peter Olinto, break down complex accounting into clear, engaging, and memorable lessons. Using humor, real-world examples, and proven mnemonics, they make tough topics intuitive. Our popular TBS mastery videos guide you step-by-step through strategy and trap avoidance.
Study Guides: 100% Blueprint-Aligned
UWorld’s CPA textbooks precisely follow AICPA representative tasks and Blueprints, covering only tested material and updating continuously. These visually engaging study guides work with our video lectures and practice questions, using real-world examples, color-coded layouts, tables, charts, and diagrams to reinforce concepts. The clear, practical presentation aids full understanding, not just memorization.
9,000+ Exam-Like Questions with Visuals
UWorld’s question bank is designed to match the wording, difficulty, and feel of the official CPA Exam, so nothing feels unfamiliar on test day. Every topic is covered in depth and tested in multiple ways, with large question banks that eliminate surprises. Written by full-time CPA educators, each explanation teaches the entire concept using visuals, charts, tables, and mnemonics—so you’re prepared no matter how the exam asks the question.
See why thousands of candidates trust UWorld. Answer sample questions and experience real CPA Exam conditions.
Which of the following is an input control designed to ensure the reliability and accuracy of data?
| Limit Test | Validity Check Test | |||
| A. | Yes | Yes | ||
| B. | Yes | No | ||
| C. | No | Yes | ||
| D. | No | No |
An auditor decides to use the blank form of accounts receivable confirmation. The auditor should be aware that the blank form may be less efficient because
| A. It does not provide positive third-party confirmation of account balances. | ||
| B. It is more likely to require a reconciliation of responses with client information. | ||
| C. It is not as reliable as other forms of account confirmations. | ||
| D. It is more difficult to prepare. |
An auditor’s objective in the performance of audit procedures is to obtain evidence that either supports or refutes management assertions. Which of the following is an action designed to achieve this objective?
| A. Comparing financial and nonfinancial data. | ||
| B. Developing and maintaining a system of quality control. | ||
| C. Preparing adequate and appropriate documentation. | ||
| D. Increasing the desired level of detection risk. |
An auditor uses the assessed level of control risk to
| A. Evaluate the effectiveness of an entity’s internal control policies and procedures. | ||
| B. Identify transactions and account balances in which inherent risk is at the maximum. | ||
| C. Indicate whether materiality thresholds for planning and evaluation purposes are sufficiently high. | ||
| D. Determine the acceptable level of detection risk. |
Which of the following is the annual report that is filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission?
| A. Form 8-K. | ||
| B. Form 10-K. | ||
| C. Form S-1. | ||
| D. Form 10-Q. |
What is the purpose of reporting comprehensive income?
| A. To summarize all changes in equity from nonowner sources. | ||
| B. To reconcile the difference between net income and cash flows provided from operating activities. | ||
| C. To provide a consolidation of the income of the firm’s segments. | ||
| D. To provide information for each segment of the business. |
Wall Corp. offers an employee stock purchase plan through which employees can elect to have money withheld from their paychecks to purchase Wall stock. Wall’s plan specifies the following:
| For every $1 contributed from employees’ wages for the purchase of Wall’s common stock, Wall contributes $2. |
| The stock is purchased from Wall’s treasury stock at market price on the date of purchase. |
The following information pertains to the plan’s Year 1 transactions:
| Employee contributions for the year | $ 350,000 |
| Market value of 150,000 shares issued | 1,050,000 |
| Carrying amount of 150,000 shares of treasury stock issued (cost) | 900,000 |
Before payroll taxes, what amount should Wall recognize as expense in Year 1 for the stock purchase plan?
| A. $150,000 | ||
| B. $700,000 | ||
| C. $900,000 | ||
| D. $1,050,000 |
The following financial ratios and calculations were based on information from Kohl Co.’s financial statements for the current year:
| Accounts receivable turnover |
| Ten times during the year |
| Total assets turnover |
| Two times during the year |
| Average receivables during the year |
| $200,000 |
Kohl made all sales on credit. What was Kohl’s average total assets for the year?
| A. $2,000,000 | ||
| B. $1,000,000 | ||
| C. $400,000 | ||
| D. $200,000 |
On June 1, 20X5, Rusk Corp. was petitioned involuntarily into bankruptcy. At the time of the filing, Rusk had the following creditors:
- Safe Bank, for the balance due on the secured note and mortgage on Rusk’s warehouse.
- Employee salary claims.
- 20X4 federal income taxes due.
- Accountant’s fees outstanding.
- Utility bills outstanding.
Prior to the bankruptcy filing, but while insolvent, Rusk engaged in the following transactions:
- On February 1, 20X5, Rusk repaid all corporate directors’ loans made to the corporation.
- On May 1, 20X5, Rusk purchased raw materials for use in its manufacturing business and paid cash to the supplier.
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Below is relate to Rusk’s creditors and the February 1 and May 1 transactions. For each item, determine whether only statement I is correct, whether only statement II is correct, whether both statements I and II are correct, or whether neither statement I nor II is correct.
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Which of the following actions would most likely be an infringement of the exclusive rights of the owner of a copyrighted work?
| A. Preparing a foreign language translation of the copyrighted work. | ||
| B. Writing a book review of the copyrighted work that includes excerpts from the work. | ||
| C. Making multiple copies of extracts from the copyrighted work for classroom use. | ||
| D. Using the copyrighted work for research. |
What is an example of property that can be considered either personal property or real property?
| A. Air rights. | ||
| B. Mineral rights. | ||
| C. Harvested crops. | ||
| D. Growing crops. |
Trees were cut down and made into lumber. The lumber was used to build a house. Which of the following statements best describes the property aspect of these events?
| A. The trees were and remained tangible personal property. | ||
| B. The trees were and remained real property. | ||
| C. The trees were real property, then became and remained personal property. | ||
| D. The trees were real property, became personal property, and then reverted to being real property. |
A cloud service provider offering Infrastructure as a Service is most likely to be contractually responsible for maintaining which of the following?
| A. Networks. | ||
| B. Middleware. | ||
| C. Operating systems. | ||
| D. Applications. |
In a SOC 2® examination, management should consider the implementation guidance found in which of the following criteria when making judgments about the disclosures to include in its description of the service organization’s system?
| A. DC Section 100 Description Criteria. | ||
| B. DC Section 200 Description Criteria. | ||
| C. DC Section 300 Description Criteria. | ||
| D. DC Section 400 Description Criteria. |
During a suspected data breach, an incident response team has gathered raw data indicating anomalous server activity. Then they compared the current situation with a similar incident from the previous year. Which of the following stages of the OODA loop is the team primarily utilizing?
| A. Observe and act. | ||
| B. Orient and decide. | ||
| C. Observe and orient. | ||
| D. Decide and act. |
Which of the following IT controls would a company appropriately use to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access to its payroll data?
| A. Validity checks. | ||
| B. A neural network. | ||
| C. Biometric devices. | ||
| D. Employee purchase cards. |
From an employee’s standpoint, the tax benefit of a qualified stock option is that:
| A. There is no AMT impact when stock is acquired through option exercise. | ||
| B. The gain recognized when stock acquired through option exercise is sold may be taxed at preferential rates. | ||
| C. The compensation income recognized is deferred until option exercise. | ||
| D. The compensation income recognized at grant date is taxed at preferential rates. |
The parents of a three-year-old taxpayer gifted him stock when he was born. This year, the taxpayer has $20,000 of qualified dividends, $0 earned income, and $4,000 of itemized deductions related to the dividends. Assuming the current dependent child standard deduction is $1,350, how much of the taxpayer’s dividends will be taxed at his parents’ rate?
| A. $1,350 | ||
| B. $14,650 | ||
| C. $18,650 | ||
| D. $20,000 |
Osha, a cash-basis calendar-year partnership, began business on April 1, Year 5. Osha incurred and paid the following during Year 5:
| Legal services associated with formation of the partnership: | $15,260 |
| Accounting fees associated with promoting and selling partnership interests: | 10,000 |
Osha elected to amortize costs. What is the maximum amount of organizational costs deductible on Osha’s Year 5 partnership return?
| A. $5,000 | ||
| B. $5,513 | ||
| C. $5,684 | ||
| D. $6,013 |
On January 1, Year 2, a individual lent $110,000 to a friend as a gift loan to help the friend buy a home. The loan terms require the friend to repay the loan in three equal annual installments of $30,000, with the first payment due on December 31, Year 2. The loan does not require payment of interest. For Year 2, what are the income tax consequences to the individual lender?
| A. The individual has no income tax consequences because no interest is due under the loan terms. | ||
| B. The individual must recognize interest income because the loan was issued at a premium. | ||
| C. The individual has no income tax consequences because the loan is de minimis. | ||
| D. The individual must recognize interest income because interest income must be imputed. |
In the current year, Poplar City paid $5,000 interest and $20,000 principal on its outstanding general obligation bonds. The payment was made from a debt service fund using cash transferred earlier the same year from the general fund. How should the city report the expenditures?
| General fund | Validity Debt service fund | Permanent fund | |||
| A. | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | ||
| B. | $0 | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| C. | $25,000 | $5,000 | $0 | ||
| D. | $0 | $25,000 | $0 |
North Bank is analyzing Belle Corp.’s financial statements for a possible extension of credit. Belle’s quick ratio is significantly better than the industry average. Which of the following factors should North Bank consider as a possible limitation of using this ratio when evaluating Belle’s creditworthiness?
| A. Fluctuating market prices of marketable debt securities may adversely affect the ratio. | ||
| B. Increasing market prices for Belle’s inventory may adversely affect the ratio. | ||
| C. Belle prepaid its rent expense in full for the following year. | ||
| D. Belle may need to liquidate its inventory to meet its long-term obligations. |
On December 31, Year 1, Northpark Co. collected a receivable due from a major customer. Which of the following ratios would be increased by this transaction?
| A. Inventory turnover ratio. | ||
| B. Receivable turnover ratio. | ||
| C. Current ratio. | ||
| D. Quick ratio. |
On May 1, Clothes Co. sells clothing to Link Corp. for $40,000. Clothes ships the clothing on May 1 and Link is obligated to pay Clothes within six months. Link is given 12 months to return any of the clothing for a refund if they experience low demand. Link is also given 18 months to exchange any clothing due to low demand. At the time of sale, Clothes cannot reasonably estimate returns, but estimates $5,000 in exchanged goods. Clothes should recognize revenue for the aforementioned transaction
| A. On the day of the sale. | ||
| B. 6 months after the date of sale. | ||
| C. 12 months after the date of sale. | ||
| D. 18 months after the date of sale. |
Mock Exams: True Exam Simulation
Simulate the official CPA Exam before test day with UWorld’s full-length mock exams. They mirror the actual CPA Exam interface, navigation, timing, difficulty, and weighting. Using entirely new questions, these mocks accurately assess your readiness and eliminate surprises. Includes 2 full mock exams per core section and 1 per discipline, preparing you for the real experience.
Study Planner
Stay on track with a customizable Study Planner that helps you manage your time effectively. Build a realistic study schedule, balance your workload, and move through your CPA prep with confidence and clarity.
SmartPath ™
Stop wasting time on topics you've already mastered. SmartPath shows you exactly when you're ready to advance, saving hours of unnecessary study.
Flashcards
Master concepts faster with our interactive flashcards. Use our prebuilt decks or create custom flashcards directly from textbook content and question explanations. Our advanced spaced repetition technology optimizes your review sessions to improve retention and recall.
My Notebook
Organize your learning with My Notebook, a personalized space to save key takeaways, tables, flow charts, and mnemonics for quick review in the final days before the exam.
Cram Course
Get exam-ready fast with our focused Cram Course designed to reinforce key concepts and high-yield topics. Perfect for final review, this course helps you sharpen understanding and boost confidence before test day.
Bootcamps
Join our exclusive live bootcamps with interactive, online sessions for every exam section led by expert CPA instructors. Ask questions and clarify difficult concepts.
Mobile Apps
Study anytime, anywhere with our mobile app. Access your complete CPA course on the go—synced seamlessly with the desktop version. Stay productive during commutes, breaks, or between classes without missing a beat in your prep.
Study Planner
Stay on track with a customizable Study Planner that helps you manage your time effectively. Build a realistic study schedule, balance your workload, and move through your CPA prep with confidence and clarity.
SmartPath ™
Stop wasting time on topics you've already mastered. SmartPath shows you exactly when you're ready to advance, saving hours of unnecessary study.
Flashcards
Master concepts faster with our interactive flashcards. Use our prebuilt decks or create custom flashcards directly from textbook content and question explanations. Our advanced spaced repetition technology optimizes your review sessions to improve retention and recall.
My Notebook
Organize your learning with My Notebook, a personalized space to save key takeaways, tables, flow charts, and mnemonics for quick review in the final days before the exam.
Cram Course
Get exam-ready fast with our focused Cram Course designed to reinforce key concepts and high-yield topics. Perfect for final review, this course helps you sharpen understanding and boost confidence before test day.
Bootcamps
Join our exclusive live bootcamps with interactive, online sessions for every exam section led by expert CPA instructors. Ask questions and clarify difficult concepts.
Mobile Apps
Study anytime, anywhere with our mobile app. Access your complete CPA course on the go—synced seamlessly with the desktop version. Stay productive during commutes, breaks, or between classes without missing a beat in your prep.
Powerful Study Tools That Save Time and Boost Retention
The UWorld CPA Course brings together innovative study tools and expert guidance to help you prepare with confidence. SmartPath, personalized study plans, diagnostic reports, flashcards, My Notebook, and mobile apps help you save time and retain information longer—so you can pass on your first try.
Flexible CPA Review Courses Designed for Success
Whether you’re looking for just the basics or unlimited access until you pass the CPA Exam, we have a course that’s right for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Are Roger CPA Review and Wiley CPA Review part of UWorld now?
Yes. Roger CPA Review and Wiley CPA Review are now fully integrated into UWorld CPA Review, forming a single, unified CPA preparation platform.
UWorld acquired Roger CPA Review, bringing in Roger Philipp’s highly engaging, energetic teaching style that has helped hundreds of thousands of CPA candidates understand complex accounting concepts more intuitively. Roger continues to serve as a lead instructor and remains a central part of the UWorld CPA experience.
UWorld also acquired Wiley Efficient Learning’s test-prep portfolio, including Wiley CPA Review. This added Wiley’s long-established, deeply
vetted question bank and task-based simulations that had been refined over decades.
Today, candidates benefit from a powerful combination of Roger’s motivational lectures, Wiley’s practice depth, Peter Olinto’s expert instruction, and UWorld’s modern learning technology—all on one platform.
How does UWorld CPA compare to Becker and other CPA review courses?
UWorld CPA differentiates itself through a unique combination of elite instructors, precision-focused content, adaptive technology, and visual learning design.
UWorld features Roger Philipp, known for his dynamic and motivational lectures, alongside Peter Olinto, one of the most respected instructors in the industry, now teaching exclusively at UWorld. This gives students access to multiple teaching styles rather than a single instructional voice.
Content is 100% aligned to current AICPA blueprints, with no extraneous material. A full-time content team updates materials continuously to reflect accounting standard changes, exam updates, and CPA Evolution requirements—ensuring candidates are always studying relevant content.
UWorld’s question explanations are widely regarded as best-in-class, using visual aids, diagrams, flowcharts, and step-by-step reasoning instead of dense text. SmartPath Predictive Technology™ further distinguishes UWorld by guiding students toward exam readiness using real performance data from past passers.
UWorld CPA vs. Becker: Key Differences
Feature | UWorld CPA | Becker CPA |
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Price | Lower cost with flexible payment options | Premium pricing, typically higher investment |
AICPA Blueprint Alignment | 100% aligned with current AICPA blueprint—no more, no less than what you need | Content may include extra material beyond exam scope |
Instructor Lineup | Roger Philipp + Peter Olinto + multiple expert instructors for diverse teaching styles | Lost Peter Olinto to UWorld; conventional instruction |
Question Bank | Combined resources from Roger, Wiley, and UWorld—largest variety and depth in the industry | Becker’s proprietary questions only |
Answer Explanations | Unmatched clarity with integrated visuals, mnemonics, flowcharts, graphs, and memory aids | Text-heavy explanations with limited visual learning tools |
The Bottom Line:
While Becker built its reputation on solid fundamentals, UWorld has fundamentally changed the game by uniting the industry’s best instructors, most comprehensive content, and most advanced technology. You’re no longer choosing between Roger’s engaging style or Peter’s expertise or Wiley’s question depth—you get all of them working together for your success.
Experience the UWorld advantage with a free trial and see why candidates who compare courses consistently choose UWorld CPA.
Are CPA Review Courses worth it?
Yes. For most candidates, a structured CPA review course is absolutely worth the investment.
The CPA Exam historically has a pass rate around 50%, meaning many candidates fail without guided preparation. Self-study often results in inefficient studying, missed blueprint areas, and costly retakes—each retake adding exam fees, lost time, and additional stress.
A comprehensive course like UWorld CPA provides structured learning, expert instruction, thousands of exam-level questions, simulations, and analytics that dramatically improve pass probability. For candidates facing 300+ study hours, a review course helps reduce wasted effort, accelerate licensure, and deliver strong long-term career ROI.
What is UWorld CPA’s pass rate?
UWorld CPA reports a 90% average pass rate among students who meet their SmartPath Predictive Technology™ targets.
SmartPath benchmarks are built using performance data from thousands of past CPA exam passers. When candidates achieve these personalized targets, they statistically reach a 90% probability of passing their exam section. This applies to committed users who follow the program thoroughly—not casual users.
While pass rates are never guaranteed, UWorld’s data-driven approach significantly exceeds the national CPA exam average and provides candidates with measurable confidence before exam day.
How many practice questions and task-based simulations (TBS) does UWorld CPA have?
UWorld CPA offers 9,000+ multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and 500+ task-based simulations (TBS) across all CPA Exam sections, (AUD, FAR, REG, BAR, ISC, TCP).
The question bank combines content from Roger CPA Review, Wiley CPA Review, and UWorld, providing unmatched variety, depth, and realism. Every question includes a detailed explanation enhanced with visuals and structured reasoning. Candidates also receive unlimited custom quizzes and full-length practice exams to build both mastery and endurance.
Does UWorld CPA offer a pass guarantee or refund policy?
UWorld offers a pass guarantee on the Elite-Unlimited+ package that provides a $250 refund per section in the unlikely event you don’t pass. That’s up to $1,000 back.
Select packages include StudyPass™, which allows access until you pass, along with automatic content updates. UWorld also provides a 7-day free trial with no credit card required, allowing candidates to experience the full platform risk-free. Refund policies may vary by product and time window, so candidates should confirm current terms with UWorld support.
Does UWorld CPA create a personalized study plan?
Yes. UWorld’s platform features a dynamic study planner that generates a customized blueprint based on your schedule and study habits. Simply enter your start date, target exam date, and available study hours per day. Our algorithm creates a personalized study plan with a detailed syllabus and lesson deadlines aligned with your goals.
Does UWorld CPA offer payment plans, discounts, or a free trial?
Yes. UWorld CPA offers:
- Flexible payment plans that allow candidates to spread costs over time
- Discounts and promotions, including FreshStart offers for switchers, seasonal sales, and group pricing for firms or universities
- A 7-day free trial with full access and no credit card required
Check our current discounts or see if your employer or organization has preferred pricing. These options make UWorld CPA accessible to a wide range of candidates without compromising content quality.
Is UWorld CPA aligned with CPA Evolution?
Yes. UWorld CPA is fully aligned with the CPA Evolution model and was redesigned specifically to support its structure and blueprint requirements.
Under CPA Evolution, candidates complete three Core sections (AUD, FAR, REG) plus one Discipline section (BAR, ISC, or TCP). UWorld provides complete, discipline-specific coverage for all six sections, including tailored video lectures, practice questions, and task-based simulations that reflect the distinct skills tested in each exam.
Content weighting strictly mirrors the official AICPA blueprints, ensuring candidates focus their time on what is most heavily tested. There is no unnecessary material and no gaps in coverage. As the AICPA updates representative tasks or blueprint emphasis, UWorld updates corresponding lectures, questions, and simulations immediately—so candidates are always preparing for the current version of the exam, not last year’s.
Is UWorld CPA good for visual learners?
Absolutely. Visual learning is one of UWorld CPA’s strongest differentiators.
Instead of relying on long, text-heavy explanations, UWorld emphasizes diagrams, flowcharts, tables, graphs, mnemonics, and structured breakdowns that make complex accounting concepts easier to understand and remember. This approach is especially effective for subjects like FAR and REG, where relationships between rules matter more than memorization.
Every practice question includes a visual explanation designed to show why an answer is correct, not just state it. This helps candidates retain information longer, recognize patterns on exam day, and apply concepts under pressure—especially when facing unfamiliar or integrated questions.
Can I customize quizzes and practice exams?
Yes. UWorld CPA allows complete customization of quizzes and practice exams to match your exact study needs.
You can build unlimited quizzes and exams based on:
- Specific topics or subtopics
- AICPA blueprint areas
- Difficulty level
- Previously missed questions
- Performance history and weak areas
This flexibility allows you to focus intensely on problem areas while also simulating full-length exams to build endurance and time management skills. Custom exams can be used for targeted remediation or as realistic exam-day rehearsals, helping you transition smoothly from learning to testing.
Is UWorld CPA used by firms and universities?
Yes. UWorld CPA is widely used by accounting firms, universities, and employers to support CPA candidates at scale.
Institutions partner with UWorld to provide structured CPA preparation for students and employees, often integrating UWorld CPA into academic programs or firm-sponsored licensure initiatives. These partnerships reflect confidence in UWorld’s instructional quality, exam alignment, and proven results.
Learn more about institutional partnerships and how UWorld CPA can support your organization’s candidates.
How long should I study for each CPA section?
Study time varies by section and individual background, but most candidates should plan for 300–400 total study hours across all CPA exams.
Approximate averages per section:
- FAR: 120–150 hours (most content-heavy)
- REG: 80–100 hours
- AUD: 70–90 hours
- Discipline (BAR, ISC, TCP): 60–80 hours
UWorld’s SmartPath Predictive Technology™ helps reduce wasted study time by identifying exactly how much mastery you need in each topic to be exam-ready. Instead of studying blindly or over-reviewing areas you already understand, SmartPath directs your effort where it matters most—often saving dozens of hours compared to traditional study plans.
Is UWorld CPA good for CPA retakers?
Yes. UWorld CPA is particularly effective for CPA retakers, who often need a different approach than first-time candidates.
SmartPath diagnostics quickly identify why you failed—whether it was content gaps, weak application, poor time management, or misunderstanding question logic. Instead of repeating the same study process, retakers get a data-driven reset.
UWorld’s explanations emphasize conceptual understanding and exam logic, helping retakers move beyond memorizing answers they’ve seen before. A FreshStart discount is also available for candidates switching from another provider, making UWorld a strong option for those ready to pass on their next attempt.
Does UWorld CPA help with exam-day strategy?
Yes. UWorld CPA helps candidates prepare not only for the content, but also for how to take the CPA exam effectively.
Through realistic practice exams and simulations, candidates learn:
- How to manage time across MCQs and TBS
- When to move on from difficult questions
- How to approach multi-step simulations logically
- How to stay composed under exam pressure
Full-length mock exams are essential for building the endurance and focus required on exam day. Practicing with a complete 4-hour exam helps candidates experience the mental stamina needed to perform well, when fatigue can impact decision-making and accuracy.
UWorld’s 4-hour mock exams replicate the actual CPA Exam experience with the identical interface, format, difficulty, timing, and topic weighting—all using brand-new questions not seen elsewhere in the course. The Elite-Unlimited and Elite-Unlimited+ packages include 2 full mock exams per core section, plus 1 per discipline (9 unique mock exams in total).
How realistic are UWorld CPA questions compared to the real exam?
UWorld CPA questions are intentionally designed to be as realistic—or slightly more challenging—than the actual CPA exam.
Questions mirror AICPA style, structure, and logic, exposing candidates to the full range of scenarios they may encounter. Many candidates report that the real exam feels manageable or even easier after preparing with UWorld, which helps reduce anxiety and improve performance.
By practicing with questions that demand true application rather than memorization, candidates are better prepared for unfamiliar or integrated exam questions.
Can I pass the CPA Exam just by using the UWorld CPA Review Course?
Yes— candidates pass the CPA Exam using UWorld CPA Review as their sole preparation resource, provided they use the course consistently and reach SmartPath Predictive Technology™ benchmarks.
UWorld CPA is designed as a complete, end-to-end CPA review system, not a supplemental tool. It includes expert-led video instruction, thousands of exam-level multiple-choice questions, realistic task-based simulations, adaptive study guidance, and performance analytics. When candidates follow the study process and achieve their personalized SmartPath targets, they report a 90% pass rate, nearly double the national average.
Like any CPA review course, success still depends on individual effort, discipline, and study time. However, UWorld provides everything needed—content, practice, structure, and feedback—so candidates do not need additional review materials to pass.
How do I use UWorld CPA Review?
UWorld CPA Review follows a structured yet flexible study workflow that guides candidates from learning concepts to exam readiness.
Most candidates use UWorld in five key steps:
- Learn the material by watching video lectures and reviewing digital textbook content.
- Practice actively using multiple-choice questions and task-based simulations tied directly to each topic.
- Analyze performance through SmartPath, which identifies strengths, weaknesses, and mastery levels.
- Refine and review using targeted quizzes, cumulative practice exams, and final review sessions before scheduling the exam.
- Build exam-day stamina by completing one or two full-length mock exams in the final weeks before test day to simulate the complete 4-hour testing experience.
SmartPath continuously adjusts recommendations based on your performance, ensuring you focus on the topics that matter most rather than following a rigid, generic schedule.
What is SmartPath Predictive Technology™?
SmartPath Predictive Technology™ is UWorld CPA’s adaptive analytics system that measures exam readiness using real performance data from thousands of successful CPA candidates.
Rather than showing generic progress bars, SmartPath establishes personalized target scores for each topic and question type. These targets represent the performance levels historically achieved by candidates who went on to pass the CPA exam. As you practice, SmartPath tracks accuracy, difficulty level, and consistency to determine whether you are meeting those benchmarks.
When you reach your SmartPath targets, UWorld’s data shows you have a 90% probability of passing that exam section. This gives candidates objective confidence about when they are ready to test, eliminating guesswork and overstudying.
What makes UWorld’s CPA questions different?
UWorld’s CPA questions are designed to teach exam logic and application, not just test memorization.
Key differences include:
- Exam-level difficulty that closely mirrors—and is often slightly more challenging than—the real CPA exam
- Visual explanations using flowcharts, tables, diagrams, and step-by-step reasoning
- Detailed rationales explaining why each answer choice is correct or incorrect
- Varied question styles drawn from Roger CPA Review, Wiley CPA Review, and UWorld’s proprietary content
This approach ensures candidates understand why an answer works, helping them adapt to unfamiliar or integrated questions on exam day. Many candidates report that the real exam feels more manageable after preparing with UWorld.
What is included with each CPA course package?
UWorld CPA course packages include all core components needed for comprehensive exam preparation, with access levels varying by package tier.
Standard inclusions across packages:
- Expert-led video lectures
- A comprehensive QBank with thousands of MCQs
- Task-Based Simulations (TBS) and TBS mastery videos
- SmartPath Predictive Technology™
- Dynamic study planners
- Digital textbooks with automatic updates
- Expert ReadyDecks (Flashcards) with spaced-repetition technology
- Cram course for final review
- Mobile access with progress sync across devices
Higher-tier packages may also include printed textbooks, extended or unlimited access periods, full-length mock exams, live boot camps, and additional study tools. All packages include automatic content updates at no extra cost.
How long do I have access to the UWorld CPA Review?
Access length depends on the package you choose.
The Premier package includes access for 18 months, along with complimentary online updates.
CPA Elite-Unlimited+ and Elite-Unlimited packages include StudyPass with unlimited access until you pass your exam. This means that your online course will be active, up-to-date, and uninterrupted for a period of three (3) years from your purchase date to allow you to pass all sections of the CPA Exam. If you need access beyond three years, you must provide proof of your upcoming CPA Exam registration date in the form of a Notice to Schedule (NTS) from NASBA/CPA Examination Services. Your access will be extended through your exam date.
This structure ensures candidates have sufficient time to prepare thoroughly for each section without unnecessary pressure, while maintaining access to the most current exam content throughout their study period.
Is the UWorld CPA Review self-paced?
Yes. UWorld CPA Review is fully self-paced.
There are no fixed schedules, live class requirements, or mandatory study times. Candidates can study at their own pace, whether that means daily sessions, weekend-focused studying, or intensive review periods before exams.
This flexibility makes UWorld ideal for working professionals, students, parents, and international candidates balancing CPA preparation with other commitments.
*UWorld candidates who meet SmartPath™ performance benchmarks achieve an impressive 90% average pass rate across all sections of the CPA Exam — a figure that substantially exceeds the overall candidate average.
