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Prices checked on or after 30 Oct 2026. Compare the starting price and access terms before choosing a package. NINJA bills monthly; the other featured courses are sold at the prices shown for their stated access periods. See the comparison below.
What we've checked
5 providers compared
26 packages reviewed
Prices last checked on or after 30 Oct 2026
Here's one full-course option from each provider, listed alphabetically. Compare the price, study materials and access terms, then explore the other packages if you need something different. The CPA Exam has three required Core sections and one Discipline section of your choice: some courses include all six available sections, while others include only the four you'll take.
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Advantage
$2,499checked 30 Oct 2026
Covers Core + your Discipline
Access: 24 months. If you don't pass: Becker may give a one-time free three-month extension for an eligible section. To qualify you must have completed 90% of its multiple-choice questions and simulations, scored at least 50% on one simulated exam and sent the failed score report, all within 90 days of expiry. Otherwise a three-month extension costs $299 per section, one per section, within 90 days of expiry. Returning students whose licence expired more than 90 days ago get 50% off a new package.
Access period24 months
Traditional CPA Review
$2,499checked 30 Oct 2026
Covers Core + your Discipline
18 months of access with no until-you-pass promise. Gleim may provide updated books for eligible purchases if a new edition is released; conditions and shipping charges apply. No paid extension is described.
Access period18 months
NINJA Full Course, per month
$87/monthchecked 30 Oct 2026
One section at a time
Counts cover all six sections; access is one section at a time.
"About" marks our estimate from the provider's own pages.
Access continues while your subscription is active. If you need more study time or have to retake a section, you can stay subscribed, with the monthly charge continuing until you cancel. NINJA states no pause or restart terms.
Access periodMonthly, one section at a time, until cancelled
Pro Package
$299checked 30 Oct 2026
Covers all six sections
No pass promise or free extension found. The package is sold as three months of access; the Annual and Lifetime packages run longer. The FAQ says a candidate whose timeline slips keeps access, but the pricing page sells fixed terms, so which package that covers is not stated.
Access period3 months, all six sections
Premier
$1,999checked 30 Oct 2026
Covers Core + your Discipline
"About" marks our estimate from the provider's own pages.
Access ends after 18 months with no free extension. A renewal must be bought before expiry; it extends from the existing expiry date and keeps your progress. An expired subscription doesn't qualify for renewal pricing. Renewal price not confirmed.
Access period18 months
Single section (AUD, FAR, REG, BAR, ISC or TCP)
$849checked 30 Oct 2026
One section
"About" marks our estimate from the provider's own pages.
Access: 24 months. If you don't pass: Becker may give a one-time free three-month extension if you completed 90% of the section's multiple-choice questions and simulations, scored at least 50% on one simulated exam and sent the failed score report, all within 90 days of expiry. Otherwise a three-month extension costs $299, within 90 days of expiry. The returning-student discount applies only to buying the same section again.
Access period24 months
Traditional CPA Review, one section
$699checked 30 Oct 2026
One section
"About" marks our estimate from the provider's own pages.
18 months of access with no until-you-pass promise. Gleim may provide updated books for eligible purchases if a new edition is released; conditions and shipping charges apply. No paid extension is described.
Access period18 months
NINJA Full Course, per month
$87/monthchecked 30 Oct 2026
One section at a time
Counts cover all six sections; access is one section at a time.
"About" marks our estimate from the provider's own pages.
Access continues while your subscription is active. If you need more study time or have to retake a section, you can stay subscribed, with the monthly charge continuing until you cancel. NINJA states no pause or restart terms.
Access periodMonthly, one section at a time, until cancelled
Single Section
$699checked 30 Oct 2026
One section
"About" marks our estimate from the provider's own pages.
Access ends after six months with no free extension. A renewal must be bought before expiry; it extends from the existing expiry date and keeps your progress. An expired subscription doesn't qualify for renewal pricing. Renewal price not confirmed.
Access period6 months
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Figures are taken from providers' published course information. "About" means we've estimated a figure from the available details. "Not stated" means we couldn't verify a published number. Prices and access terms were checked on the dates shown.
Your choice depends on how you study, how much support you want and how long you'll need access. These are some practical differences worth checking before you buy. We haven't tested these courses ourselves, so check the details before you buy.
Universal CPA Review has the lowest upfront full-course price among the options currently listed, at $299 for three months. Before comparing it with longer-access packages, consider whether three months is enough for your study plan. Its Lifetime Package, at $999, doesn't expire.
See Universal CPA Review's packagesIf you expect to need more time, look closely at extension and retake policies. Some packages offer access until you pass, while others have fixed expiry dates or paid renewal options. UWorld Elite-Unlimited ($2,399), Becker Pro ($2,499) and Gleim Premium ($2,999) run until you pass, on each provider's conditions. Becker Advantage ($2,499) runs for 24 months, with a conditional extension.
Compare the retake termsLive classes and live tutoring aren't the same thing. Check whether a package includes structured teaching, group question sessions or one-to-one help, and whether that support costs extra. Becker Pro ($2,499) includes live online classes and Becker Advantage ($2,499) doesn't; UWorld Elite-Unlimited ($2,399) includes live boot camps; NINJA's Full Course ($87 a month) includes live online group tutoring rather than classes.
Compare Becker and UWorldA larger question bank gives you more questions to practise, but the totals may cover different numbers of exam sections. Compare the type of practice available as well as the headline count. Gleim publishes the largest bank we compare, 12,000+ multiple-choice questions and 1,200+ simulations, and sells it on its own as the CPA Mega Test Bank for $999.
See all Gleim packagesA monthly subscription avoids a large upfront payment, but the total cost rises with each month you study. Work out the likely cost over your own timetable: NINJA's Full Course is $87 a month for one section at a time, so a year costs $1,044, and its Supplement is $67 a month.
See all NINJA CPA Review packagesEvery provider presents its packages differently. We bring the prices, features and access terms together in one place, using information from the providers' own websites.
Use the tabs above to explore packages covering multiple sections or individual sections. Check exactly which sections each package includes.
Some courses include a fixed access period, while others charge monthly. A lower upfront price may mean less time to study, so check the terms before comparing costs.
Compare practice questions, simulations, lessons, mock exams and support. Our provider pages cover the individual packages in more detail.
The AICPA and NASBA provide free exam resources. Paid review courses offer additional ways to study, but what's included varies by package.
You can use these resources without buying a review course:
Features vary by provider and package.
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The CPA Exam has four sections, each lasting four hours. You'll take three Core sections and one Discipline of your choice. That's 16 hours of testing, not the time you'll need to prepare.
Source: the AICPA's CPA Exam toolkit, read 30 Oct 2026.
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We've reviewed 26 packages across five providers, including full-exam and single-section options. We record when prices and terms were checked, so you can see how recent the information is.
One of our founders is studying for CFA Level II, so we know how much time choosing a prep course can take. We haven't sat the CPA Exam ourselves, which is why we base our comparisons on published provider information rather than personal claims about the courses.
What we haven't verified. We haven't personally tested every course, and we don't present provider-reported pass rates as verified results. Our comparisons use published course information, with sources and checking dates provided wherever possible. More about us.
We compare Becker, Gleim, NINJA CPA Review, Universal CPA Review and UWorld. Each provider has its own page showing available packages, prices and access terms. UWorld's CPA review courses are also offered through Surgent following the acquisition. We currently compare the UWorld course range rather than listing the same products twice. Promotions may differ between purchase channels, so check the price at checkout.
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No. You don't have to buy a review course to sit the CPA Exam. The AICPA provides free exam Blueprints and sample tests, and NASBA publishes guidance for candidates. A paid review course can provide structured lessons, practice questions, simulations and other study tools. Whether it's worth buying depends on how you prefer to study and what support you need.
It depends on the provider. Some packages let you keep studying until you pass, while others require you to meet conditions, such as completing study requirements or providing proof of an exam booking. Always check the exact terms, including any extension fees or eligibility requirements, before buying. We include the available access information in our package comparisons.
MCQs are multiple-choice questions, and simulations are practical, task-based exam questions. We also show video hours and mock exam counts where that information is available. "About" means we've estimated a figure using published provider information. "Not stated" means we couldn't verify a published number. We show access periods and billing separately because packages aren't always directly comparable on price alone.
Not currently. You can use our CPA comparison table to compare the five providers, then explore their individual packages in more detail. Our head-to-head comparisons can also help if you're deciding between two providers.
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