Surgent vs Wiley CPA Review Course Comparison

There are tons of CPA prep courses out there, but we’re going to focus on two of the most popular options: Wiley CPAexcel and Surgent CPA Review. While both of these options have helped coach students into becoming CPAs, they have several differences worth noting.

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FAR CPA Exam Study Tips | Section Format, Structure, Topics Covered

The FAR (Financing Accounting and Reporting) section of the CPA exam covers topics like GAAP, financial statements, financial transactions, and reporting for non-profits. Many candidates consider the CPA FAR exam to be the most challenging of the four because of its length and scope of information covered on the test. The FAR CPA exam is

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CPA Exam Schedule [ 2026 Dates, Testing Windows, & Blackout Months]

The CPA exam schedule is pretty confusing because there are so many different testing windows, exam dates, blackout months, and other oddities. This means that the scheduling process can be difficult to figure out for first-time candidates. But it doesn’t have to be. Here is some “must-know” info about the CPA exam scheduling, with tips

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Which Section of the CPA Exam Should You Take First?

When you have to take four notoriously difficult exams in a row? It’s important to know which to take first. You want to start off on the right foot: build confidence, momentum, and excitement for the rest of your journey. But the right “first section” isn’t the right choice for every candidate. In this guide,

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Best CPA Exam Review Self-Study Books of 2026

There are many different CPA exam review books on the market today. Some are better than others and some are just different. Therefore, how are you supposed to know which ones are right for you? First, you need to look at your learning style to understand what type of CPA study book you should be

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What is the Best Order to Take the CPA Exam Sections?

There are several different theories on the best order to take the CPA exam sections. Because with pass rates as low as 41%, it’s worth doing everything you can to boost your odds, including perfecting your order strategy. Today, I want to share mine. It’s a little bit different, but it worked for me. I’m

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Which CPA Exam Section is the Hardest?

Historically, there were four CPA exam sections. Now, CPA candidates have three “core” sections they have to take, and three discipline sections they have to choose a single section from. All of that is to say: to some extent, you can choose how hard your exam path is going to be. For the three exams

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