NINJA CPA Review vs Universal CPA Review

Compare NINJA CPA Review 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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NINJA CPA Review vs Universal CPA Review for all four CPA sections

What is comparedNINJA CPA ReviewVisit NINJA CPA Review (opens in a new tab)Universal CPA ReviewVisit Universal CPA Review (opens in a new tab)
Full courses$87/month$299 to $999
Live classesNone foundNot stated
Ask an instructorFrom $87/monthNINJA Full CourseNot stated
Study plannerFrom $87/monthNINJA Full CourseNot stated
Access until you passNone foundFrom $999Lifetime Package
Printed booksNone foundNot stated
Mobile appNot statedNot stated
Mock examsNot statedNot stated
Practice questionsUp to 7,000Up to 5,000
Task-based simulationsUp to 300Up to 200
VideoAbout 239 hoursOur estimateUp to 100 hours
Prices checked30 Oct 202630 Oct 2026

Key differences between NINJA CPA Review and Universal CPA Review

Price and payment

  • NINJA CPA Review's NINJA Full Course starts at $87 per month, with access to one section at a time. Universal CPA Review's Pro Package costs $299 upfront and provides 3 months of access to all six sections.
  • At $87 per month, six months costs $522 and twelve months costs $1,044. Your total depends on how long you subscribe.
  • Universal CPA Review's full courses run from $299 (Pro Package) to $999 (Lifetime Package).

Access and retakes

  • NINJA CPA Review: NINJA Full Course runs while you subscribe.
  • Universal CPA Review: Pro Package and Annual Package have a fixed term; Lifetime Package never expires.

Teaching and support

  • Live classes: NINJA CPA Review's packages don't include them. We couldn't verify whether Universal CPA Review includes them.
  • Instructor support: NINJA CPA Review includes it from NINJA Full Course at $87 per month. We couldn't verify whether Universal CPA Review includes it.

Practice materials

  • Practice questions: NINJA CPA Review lists up to 7,000 and Universal CPA Review up to 5,000.
  • Task-based simulations: NINJA CPA Review lists up to 300 and Universal CPA Review up to 200.
  • Hours of video: Universal CPA Review lists up to 100. NINJA CPA Review's figure is our estimate, about 239, across its six-section library.
  • Question and video totals may cover the whole library, including sections a package does not include.

Exam coverage

  • NINJA CPA Review's NINJA Full Course covers one section at a time. Universal CPA Review's full courses cover all six sections.

The packages

  • NINJA Full Course$87/month

    A monthly CPA review subscription with access to one section at a time. Includes practice questions, recorded lessons, study notes and group tutoring. The subscription renews monthly until cancelled.

  • NINJA Supplement$67/month

    A monthly subscription covering one exam section at a time, for candidates who already have another course or want extra practice. Includes the question bank with task-based simulations, audio lessons and study notes, with study planners and a private study group. No lectures, book, CRAM videos, flashcards or tutoring. The subscription renews monthly until cancelled.

    Subscription, 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.

NINJA CPA Review vs Universal CPA Review for one CPA section

What is comparedNINJA CPA ReviewVisit NINJA CPA Review (opens in a new tab)Universal CPA ReviewVisit Universal CPA Review (opens in a new tab)
Full courses$87/monthNo full course found
Live classesNone foundNot stated
Ask an instructorFrom $87/monthNINJA Full CourseNot stated
Study plannerFrom $87/monthNINJA Full CourseNot stated
Access until you passNone foundNot stated
Printed booksNone foundNot stated
Mobile appNot statedNot stated
Mock examsNot statedNot stated
Practice questionsUp to 7,000Not stated
Task-based simulationsUp to 300Not stated
VideoAbout 239 hoursOur estimateNot stated
Prices checked30 Oct 2026Not checked yet

The packages

  • NINJA Full Course$87/month

    A monthly CPA review subscription with access to one section at a time. Includes practice questions, recorded lessons, study notes and group tutoring. The subscription renews monthly until cancelled.

  • NINJA Supplement$67/month

    A monthly subscription covering one exam section at a time, for candidates who already have another course or want extra practice. Includes the question bank with task-based simulations, audio lessons and study notes, with study planners and a private study group. No lectures, book, CRAM videos, flashcards or tutoring. The subscription renews monthly until cancelled.

    Subscription, not a full course

  • No package for one section found.

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Quick answers

Is NINJA CPA Review or Universal CPA Review cheaper for all four CPA sections?

They are priced differently. NINJA CPA Review's NINJA Full Course at $87 per month, checked 30 Oct 2026, is a subscription with access to one section at a time, and the total depends on how long you subscribe. Universal CPA Review's Pro Package at $299, checked 30 Oct 2026, is paid upfront.

Which is better for me, NINJA CPA Review 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.