The CPA exam costs a lot, both in terms of time and money. The exam fees alone usually cost between $1,000 and $2,000—and that’s before adding on the several thousand dollar price tag of a prep course. All of this is to say: you want to know how much CPAs make, in part, because you
Updated:May. 22, 2026
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We believe everybody should be able to make online purchases with confidence. And while our website doesn’t feature every test prep company or review course in the universe, we’re proud that the advice we offer and the information we provide is accurate, truthful, objective - and entirely free.
So how do we actually make money? It’s simple, our partners compensate us. While this may influence which products we review and write about, and where they show up on the site, it absolutely does not influence our recommendations or guidance, which are formed by hundreds of hours of research and analysis. Check out our partners here.
What’s the bottom line? We’re on your team and are passionate about helping you achieve your career goals, even if it means we don’t make a dime.
Kenneth W. Boyd is a former Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and the author of several popular accounting books including 'CPA Exam for Dummies' and 'Cost Accounting for Dummies'.
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