Gleim vs Universal CPA Review
Compare Gleim and Universal CPA Review on pricing, course contents, teaching options and access terms.
Every figure comes from the two providers' own pricing pages and terms, with the date it was checked. "Our estimate" marks a figure the provider does not publish. Latest check: 30 Oct 2026.
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Gleim vs Universal CPA Review for all four CPA sections
| What is compared | GleimVisit Gleim (opens in a new tab) | Universal CPA ReviewVisit Universal CPA Review (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|---|
| Full courses | $2,499 to $3,499 | $299 to $999 |
| Live classes | Not stated | Not stated |
| Ask an instructor | From $2,999Premium CPA Review | Not stated |
| Study planner | From $2,499Traditional CPA Review | Not stated |
| Access until you pass | From $2,999Premium CPA Review | From $999Lifetime Package |
| Printed books | From $2,499Traditional CPA Review | Not stated |
| Mobile app | Not stated | Not stated |
| Mock exams | Up to 8 | Not stated |
| Practice questions | Up to 12,000 | Up to 5,000 |
| Task-based simulations | Up to 1,200 | Up to 200 |
| Video | Up to 100 hours | Up to 100 hours |
| Prices checked | 30 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
Key differences between Gleim and Universal CPA Review
Price and payment
- Gleim's Traditional CPA Review costs $2,499 upfront and provides 18 months of access to four sections. Universal CPA Review's Pro Package costs $299 upfront and provides 3 months of access to all six sections.
- Gleim's full courses run from $2,499 (Traditional CPA Review) to $3,499 (Premium Pro CPA Review).
- Universal CPA Review's full courses run from $299 (Pro Package) to $999 (Lifetime Package).
Access and retakes
- Gleim: Traditional CPA Review has a fixed term; Premium CPA Review and Premium Pro CPA Review run until you pass, on Gleim's conditions.
- Universal CPA Review: Pro Package and Annual Package have a fixed term; Lifetime Package never expires.
Teaching and support
- Instructor support: Gleim includes it from Premium CPA Review at $2,999. We couldn't verify whether Universal CPA Review includes it.
Practice materials
- Practice questions: Gleim lists up to 12,000 and Universal CPA Review up to 5,000.
- Task-based simulations: Gleim lists up to 1,200 and Universal CPA Review up to 200.
- Mock exams: Gleim lists up to 8. Universal CPA Review doesn't publish a count.
- Hours of video: Gleim lists up to 100 and Universal CPA Review up to 100.
- Question and video totals may cover the whole library, including sections a package does not include.
Exam coverage
- Gleim's full courses cover three Core sections and one Discipline. Universal CPA Review's full courses cover all six sections.
The packages
Traditional CPA Review$2,499
Includes an adaptive question bank, task-based simulations, audio lessons, digital books and final review materials. Study support includes a Personal Counselor and private study groups. Printed books are available on demand for the cost of shipping.
Premium CPA Review$2,999
Covers three Core sections and one Discipline, with access until you pass. Includes video and audio lectures, an adaptive question bank with task-based simulations, two full-length mock exams per section, digital flashcards, digital books with a printed edition on demand, a Personal Counselor and Accounting Expert help. One free change of Discipline.
Premium Pro CPA Review$3,499
Everything in Premium, with access until you pass, plus unlimited Accounting Expert help, the Prep Pal AI study assistant, the Office Hours webinar archive (recorded), unlimited changes of Discipline and a year of free CPE.
CPA Mega Test Bank$999
A stand-alone question bank covering all six sections, sold without lectures, for 18 months. Includes the adaptive practice platform and digital books.
Question bank, not a full course
Pro Package$299
A three-month CPA review package covering all six available exam sections. Includes recorded lessons, practice questions, task-based simulations and visual study guides.
Annual Package$699/year
A one-year CPA review package covering all six available exam sections. Includes recorded lessons, practice questions, task-based simulations and visual study guides. Billed annually; whether it renews at the same price is not stated.
Lifetime Package$999
A lifetime-access CPA review package covering all six available exam sections. Includes recorded lessons, practice questions, task-based simulations and visual study guides. Access does not expire.
Gleim vs Universal CPA Review for one CPA section
| What is compared | GleimVisit Gleim (opens in a new tab) | Universal CPA ReviewVisit Universal CPA Review (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|---|
| Full courses | $699 to $849 | No full course found |
| Live classes | Not stated | Not stated |
| Ask an instructor | From $849Premium CPA Review, one section | Not stated |
| Study planner | From $699Traditional CPA Review, one section | Not stated |
| Access until you pass | From $849Premium CPA Review, one section | Not stated |
| Printed books | From $699Traditional CPA Review, one section | Not stated |
| Mobile app | Not stated | Not stated |
| Mock exams | Up to 2 | Not stated |
| Practice questions | About 2,000Our estimate | Not stated |
| Task-based simulations | About 200Our estimate | Not stated |
| Video | About 17 hoursOur estimate | Not stated |
| Prices checked | 30 Oct 2026 | Not checked yet |
The packages
Traditional CPA Review, one section$699
One section of your choice from the Traditional course: its share of the adaptive question bank and simulations, one full-length mock exam, audio lessons and digital books, with a Personal Counselor.
Premium CPA Review, one section$849
One section of the Premium course, with access until you pass. Includes video and audio lectures, the section's question bank and simulations, two full-length mock exams, digital flashcards and a digital book with a printed edition on demand, with a Personal Counselor.
Finish Line, one section$99.95
A final-review course for the last weeks before one section's exam, for 30 days. A first mock exam finds weak areas, targeted questions and simulations follow, then a second mock exam, with Rapid Review outlines and score analysis.
Final review, not a full course
CPA Mega Test Bank, one section$250
One section of the stand-alone question bank, sold without lectures, for 18 months, with the digital book.
Question bank, not a full course
No package for one section found.
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Quick answers
Is Gleim or Universal CPA Review cheaper for all four CPA sections?
Universal CPA Review is cheaper to start with. Its cheapest full course for all four sections is Pro Package at $299, checked 30 Oct 2026. At Gleim it is Traditional CPA Review at $2,499, checked 30 Oct 2026.
Which is better for me, Gleim or Universal CPA Review?
It depends on how you study, how long you have and what you want to spend. The table on this page sets out what each one gives you at each section, and the comparison on our CPA page sets every provider side by side.