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8 Best CPA Review Courses of 2026
This list is for CPA candidates choosing a review course for the 2026 to 2027 exam: AUD, FAR and REG plus one discipline section (BAR, ISC or TCP). We compared documented features and published prices for eight options: full courses from Becker, UWorld, Gleim, NINJA and MAXwell, Becker's single-section courses for candidates retaking one section, and two question-bank add-ons, the UWorld CPA QBank and the Gleim CPA Mega Test Bank. The market has consolidated: Roger CPA Review, Wiley CPAexcel (Efficient Learning) and Surgent CPA Review are now sold as UWorld CPA Review, so we list them once. Scores weigh features at 40 percent and ease of use and value at 30 percent each. Becker and UWorld were running Black Friday prices in November 2026, so confirm the final price at checkout.
By the Mojolin research desk · Updated November 12, 2026 · 8 tools compared · Prices checked on vendor pages, latest November 12, 2026
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Becker CPA Review is our top pick: the Pro package includes all 6 exam sections, unlimited access, 1,000+ concept video lectures, 9,500+ MCQs, 450+ TBSs and the Newt AI assistant, and it cost $2,307 on sale in November 2026. UWorld CPA Review is the closest alternative and the better price, with Premier at $1,999 and Elite-Unlimited at $2,299 on Surgent's exclusive pricing. Gleim CPA Review has the largest published question bank, 12,000+ MCQs and 1,200+ TBSs, starting at $2,499 for 18 months. NINJA CPA Review ($67 to $87 per month) and MAXwell CPA Review ($79 per month) are the low-cost subscriptions. The UWorld CPA QBank ($299 per section) and Gleim CPA Mega Test Bank ($250 per section) are practice add-ons, not full courses. We left out Universal CPA Review because its site blocked our checks, and Yaeger CPA Review because its domain no longer resolved in November 2026.
Top picks
Best overall
Becker CPA Review
8.9 / 10
first-time candidates who want the most complete course
Read the review →Runner-up
UWorld CPA Review
8.8 / 10
candidates who want a full course with a pass refund for less
Read the review →Also great
Gleim CPA Review
8.4 / 10
candidates who learn by drilling practice questions
Read the review →Comparison table
| # | Tool | Pricing | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Becker CPA Review | first-time candidates who want the most complete course | Pro $2,307 on sale (list $3,845) with unlimited access to 6 sections; Advantage $2,499 with 24 months for 4 sections; Concierge $4,699 on sale | 8.9 |
| 2 | UWorld CPA Review | candidates who want a full course with a pass refund for less | Premier $1,999 (list $3,499) for 18 months; Elite-Unlimited $2,299 (list $3,899); Elite-Unlimited+ $2,899 (list $4,699), on Surgent's exclusive pricing | 8.8 |
| 3 | Gleim CPA Review | candidates who learn by drilling practice questions | Traditional $2,499 (18 months); Premium $2,999; Premium Pro $3,499 with Access Until You Pass; students can apply for up to 40% off | 8.4 |
| 4 |  NINJA CPA Review | candidates who want to pay monthly and cancel anytime | NINJA Supplement $67 per month; NINJA Course $87 per month; cancel anytime | 8.3 |
| 5 |  MAXwell CPA Review | budget self-studiers who want a complete course | $79 per month; $399 for 6 months; $1,199 for 30 months | 8.1 |
| 6 | Gleim CPA Mega Test Bank | candidates who already have a course and need more practice | $250 per section; $999 for the 4-part set; 18 months of access | 7.8 |
| 7 | UWorld CPA QBank | candidates who need practice questions for one section | $299 per section QBank with 6 months of access; printed study guides from $75 per section | 7.7 |
| 8 | Becker CPA Single Section Courses | candidates who have one section left to pass | $849 per section with 24 months of access; extra discipline $299 by phone | 7.6 |
Scoring weights
Every tool gets three editorial scores out of 10, from vendor documentation, product pages and the published price. The overall score is the weighted average below, the same method on every list. Full method
The full ranking
Rank 1 · Best overall
Becker CPA Review
Full CPA exam review in four packages (Advantage, Pro, Pro+ and Concierge) with video lectures, adaptive practice tests and the Newt AI assistant.
becker.com8.9
out of 10
Best for: first-time candidates who want the most complete course
Becker sells its CPA review in four packages. Advantage covers the 4 sections you take for 24 months at $2,499, while Pro, Pro+ and Concierge cover all 6 sections with unlimited access. During the November 2026 Black Friday sale Pro cost $2,307 against a $3,845 list price, which made it cheaper than Advantage. Every package shares the core toolkit: 1,000+ concept video lectures, 300+ SkillBuilder solution videos, 9,500+ multiple-choice questions, 450+ task-based simulations, 1,500+ digital flashcards, mini and simulated exams, and a customizable study planner. Adapt2U builds unlimited personalized practice tests from your results, and Newt, Becker's AI assistant, answers questions inside the course. Pro+ and Concierge add items such as printed textbooks, a final review course, LiveOnline classes and, on Concierge, tutoring and coaching. Becker also offers 0% Flex Pay over 6 or 12 months, with a processing fee of up to $119. The main drawback is price once the sale ends.
Standout feature
Becker CPA Review is the best choice for first-time candidates because its Pro package includes all 6 sections, unlimited access and 9,500+ MCQs for $2,307 on sale.
Use cases
Accounting graduates starting all four sections
Follow Becker's study planner with Adapt2U practice tests
Outcome: One course with unlimited access until every section is passed
Candidates unsure which discipline to take
Compare BAR, ISC and TCP material inside Pro
Outcome: All 6 sections included, so switching disciplines costs nothing extra
Key features
- Pro, Pro+ and Concierge include unlimited access and all 6 exam sections; Advantage covers 4 sections for 24 months
- 1,000+ concept video lectures and 300+ SkillBuilder solution videos
- 9,500+ MCQs, 450+ TBSs and 1,500+ digital flashcards
- Newt, Becker's AI assistant, plus Adapt2U unlimited personalized practice tests
- Mini and simulated exams, customizable study planner and mobile app
Pros
- Pro was $2,307 in November 2026, $1,538 below its $3,845 list price
- Unlimited access on Pro means no extension fees if a section takes longer
- 0% Flex Pay plans over 6 or 12 months on every CPA package
Cons
- Flex Pay carries a one-time processing fee of up to $119
- Concierge, with tutoring and coaching, costs $4,699 even on sale
- Advantage is $192 more than Pro during the sale yet has only 24 months of access
Rank 2 · Runner-up
UWorld CPA Review
Full CPA review course that now combines Roger, Wiley and Surgent content, sold in Premier, Elite-Unlimited and Elite-Unlimited+ packages.
uworld.com8.8
out of 10
Best for: candidates who want a full course with a pass refund for less
UWorld CPA Review is now the home of three former competitors: Roger CPA Review, Wiley CPAexcel (Efficient Learning) and Surgent CPA Review, which UWorld markets as the best of Roger, Wiley and Peter. Surgent's CPA page now sells UWorld packages at exclusive prices: Premier at $1,999 (list $3,499), Elite-Unlimited at $2,299 (list $3,899) and Elite-Unlimited+ at $2,899 (list $4,699). Premier includes 18 months of access to 4 sections, 9,000+ practice questions, 500+ simulations, 1,400+ video lectures, digital study guides, SmartPath adaptive technology, an AI study assistant and a mobile app. Elite-Unlimited adds unlimited access, printed study guides, full-length mock exams and live boot camps. Elite-Unlimited+ covers all 6 sections and refunds $250 for each section you fail, up to $1,000. UWorld also sells its QBank and study guides separately and runs a 7-day free trial. Candidates switching from another provider can apply for a Fresh Start discount code.
Standout feature
UWorld CPA Review is the best choice for budget-minded full-course buyers because Premier includes 9,000+ questions, 500+ simulations and 1,400+ video lectures for $1,999.
Use cases
Former Roger, Wiley or Surgent students
Continue on the merged UWorld platform
Outcome: Familiar instructors with UWorld's question bank and SmartPath
Candidates switching from another course
Send proof of a prior full-course purchase for Fresh Start
Outcome: A discount code on a UWorld package
Key features
- 9,000+ practice questions and 500+ simulations
- 1,400+ video lectures and digital study guides
- SmartPath adaptive technology, an AI study assistant and a mobile app
- Elite-Unlimited adds unlimited access, printed study guides, full-length mock exams and live boot camps
- Elite-Unlimited+ adds all 6 sections and a $250 refund per failed section, up to $1,000
Pros
- Premier cost $1,999 through Surgent's exclusive pricing in November 2026, the lowest full-course package from the large providers
- Money-back pass guarantee on Elite-Unlimited+
- Fresh Start program discounts candidates switching from another full course costing $1,000 or more
Cons
- Premier covers 4 sections for 18 months only
- UWorld's own pricing pages load prices by script, so the list price is easiest to confirm at checkout
- Pass refund is limited to the top Elite-Unlimited+ tier
Rank 3 · Also great
Gleim CPA Review
CPA review from Gleim Exam Prep in Traditional, Premium and Premium Pro systems, built around the SmartAdapt adaptive platform and a large question bank.
gleim.com8.4
out of 10
Best for: candidates who learn by drilling practice questions
Gleim has sold CPA review for 50 years and offers three systems. Traditional, at $2,499, includes 12,000+ multiple-choice questions, 1,200+ task-based simulations, digital books with printed editions on demand, a full-length mock exam for every section, a Personal Counselor and 18 months of access. Premium ($2,999) and Premium Pro ($3,499) add Gleim Instruct video lectures, which the vendor describes as 100+ hours led by accounting professors. Premium Pro also covers all 6 sections, adds the Prep Pal AI study assistant, office-hours webinars, unlimited help from Gleim's accounting experts, a year of free CPE and Gleim's Access Until You Pass guarantee. SmartAdapt, Gleim's in-house adaptive platform, routes you to weak topics and signals when you are ready for the exam. Gleim says students can save up to 40 percent by applying for its student discount. The question bank is the largest we found, but Traditional buyers who learn from lectures will need to move up a tier.
Standout feature
Gleim CPA Review is the best choice for question-heavy studiers because every package includes 12,000+ MCQs and 1,200+ task-based simulations.
Use cases
Candidates who failed a section on simulations
Drill task-based simulations by topic
Outcome: Access to 1,200+ TBSs with explanations
Accounting students
Apply for Gleim's student discount
Outcome: Up to 40 percent off a review system
Key features
- 12,000+ multiple-choice questions and 1,200+ task-based simulations
- SmartAdapt adaptive platform that tells you when you are ready to sit
- A full-length mock exam for every section
- Digital books plus printed editions shipped on demand
- Premium Pro adds all 6 sections, video lectures, the Prep Pal AI assistant and a year of free CPE
Pros
- Largest published question bank on this list, with explanations for every answer choice
- Every package includes a Personal Counselor
- Free demo includes a complete study unit for every section
Cons
- Traditional lists no video lectures; they start with Premium
- Traditional access ends after 18 months
- Premium Pro costs $3,499 before any student discount
Rank 4
NINJA CPA Review
Monthly subscription CPA review, sold as a full course or as a supplement to another course, covering all 6 sections.
ninjacpareview.com8.3
out of 10
Best for: candidates who want to pay monthly and cancel anytime
NINJA CPA Review sells CPA prep as a subscription with two paths: the NINJA Supplement at $67 per month and the full NINJA Course at $87 per month, both covering all 6 sections and both cancellable at any time. Each section has its own NINJA MCQ bank (1,711 questions and 79 simulations for AUD, 1,862 and 117 for FAR, 1,441+ and 63 for REG, 2,093 and 88 for BAR, 719 and 35 for TCP, and 503 and 12 for ISC), plus PDF notes and books, MP3 audio, CRAM videos, digital flashcards, online group tutoring and the NINJAi Sensei AI companion. The full course adds lectures, from 8 hours for ISC to 69 hours for FAR, along with study plans and private study groups. NINJA says 7,000+ candidates used it in the past year. First-time customers can get a full refund within 30 days if they reach a NINJA MCQ Trending Score of 75. The discipline banks are thinner than the core sections, so ISC candidates may want more practice elsewhere.
Standout feature
NINJA CPA Review is the best choice for pay-as-you-go studiers because its full course covering all 6 sections costs $87 per month with no long-term lock-in.
Use cases
Working professionals studying one section at a time
Subscribe only during active study months
Outcome: Pay $87 per month instead of a $2,000+ upfront course
Becker or UWorld students
Add NINJA MCQ and CRAM for a weak section
Outcome: Extra questions and a final review for $67 per month
Key features
- NINJA MCQ banks such as 1,862 questions and 117 simulations for FAR and 2,093 questions and 88 simulations for BAR
- Full course adds lectures, for example 69 hours for FAR and 59 hours for AUD
- NINJA CRAM final-review videos, audio files, notes and digital flashcards
- NINJAi Sensei AI study companion and online group tutoring (NINJA Sparring)
- 4-week and 7-week study plans and private study groups for each section
Pros
- No large upfront payment: $67 or $87 per month
- Works as a supplement next to Becker, UWorld or Gleim
- 30-day full refund for first-time customers with a NINJA MCQ Trending Score of 75 or higher
Cons
- Smaller question banks for the disciplines, such as 503 questions and 12 simulations for ISC
- ISC CRAM was listed as coming soon in November 2026
- Costs add up past roughly two years compared with a one-time course
Rank 5
MAXwell CPA Review
Low-cost online CPA course with 50 hours of video, 5,000 MCQs and 150 task-based simulations across all 6 sections, sold monthly or in 6 and 30 month plans.
maxwellcpareview.com8.1
out of 10
Best for: budget self-studiers who want a complete course
MAXwell CPA Review is a small, instructor-led course whose plans all open the same platform: 50 hours of video, 5,000 multiple-choice questions and 150 task-based simulations across all 6 sections. The monthly plan costs $79 and can be cancelled anytime; the 6-month plan costs $399 and adds a 20-minute strategy call and a retake plan if you fail; the 30-month plan costs $1,199, about $40 per month, and adds a strategy call for each exam and an hour of private tutoring. Section content is listed in detail, for example FAR has 7 hours of video, 800 MCQs, 36 TBS sims, a 450-page textbook and 66 pages of outlines. The free CPA 101 module includes all 25 of the 2026 AICPA released MCQs. The trade-off is depth: discipline sections are thin, with 8 TBS sims for ISC and 15 each for BAR and TCP.
Standout feature
MAXwell CPA Review is the best choice for budget self-studiers because its 30-month plan covers all 6 sections for $1,199, about $40 per month.
Use cases
Candidates with an exam in the next few weeks
Buy one month for a focused final push
Outcome: Full access to one section's videos and questions for $79
Self-studiers on a tight budget
Buy the 30-month plan for all four exams
Outcome: A complete course for $1,199 with a strategy call per exam
Key features
- 50 hours of video, 5,000 MCQs and 150 TBS sims across all 6 sections
- FAR includes 7 hours of video, 800 MCQs, 36 TBS sims and a 450-page textbook
- Personalized study plan built around your exam date
- 6 and 30 month plans include strategy calls and a retake plan built from your score report
- Free CPA 101 with all 25 of the 2026 AICPA released MCQs
Pros
- Every plan opens the full platform for all 6 sections
- $1,199 for 30 months works out to $40 per month
- 14-day money-back guarantee on the 6-month plan and 30-day on the 30-month plan
Cons
- 50 hours of video is far less than Becker's 1,000+ lectures or NINJA's FAR lectures alone
- Fewer simulations than the large courses, for example 8 TBS sims for ISC
- The monthly plan includes email support only
Rank 6
Gleim CPA Mega Test Bank
Gleim's question-bank supplement with the same 12,000+ MCQs and 1,200+ simulations as its full courses, sold by section or as a 4-part set.
gleim.com7.8
out of 10
Best for: candidates who already have a course and need more practice
The Gleim CPA Mega Test Bank is the practice half of Gleim's course sold on its own. It includes 12,000+ multiple-choice questions, 1,200+ task-based simulations and Gleim's digital books, with tax law updates testable in Q3 to Q4 2026 and recently released AICPA questions. The 4-part set costs $999 and lets you choose your discipline section later from your Personal Classroom; single sections cost $250 each. Access lasts 18 months, and Gleim lets you cancel online materials within 30 days if you have opened no more than one study unit. Gleim calls it its best-selling CPA supplement. There are no video lectures or SmartAdapt study paths, so it fits candidates who already learned the material in another course and need more realistic questions, especially simulations, before exam day.
Standout feature
The Gleim CPA Mega Test Bank is the best choice for extra practice because it includes 12,000+ MCQs and 1,200+ simulations for $999, or $250 per section.
Use cases
Candidates retaking FAR
Buy the FAR section of the Mega Test Bank
Outcome: A second large question bank for $250
Becker or UWorld students
Practice extra simulations before exam day
Outcome: Access to 1,200+ TBSs for 18 months
Key features
- 12,000+ multiple-choice questions and 1,200+ task-based simulations
- Expertly authored digital books
- Includes tax law updates testable in Q3 to Q4 2026 and recently released AICPA questions
- 18 months of access
- Sold per section or as a 4-part set with your choice of discipline
Pros
- Full-course question bank for $999, $1,500 less than Gleim Traditional
- Buy one section for $250 if only one exam is giving you trouble
- Explanations for every answer choice
Cons
- No video lectures or adaptive study plan
- Online materials are refundable within 30 days only if no more than one study unit was opened
- Access ends after 18 months
Rank 7
UWorld CPA QBank
UWorld's stand-alone CPA question bank, sold by exam section with 6 months of access.
uworld.com7.7
out of 10
Best for: candidates who need practice questions for one section
UWorld sells its CPA question bank separately from its full review course, priced at $299 with 6 months of access, and you choose the exam section when you buy. Each QBank includes practice questions with detailed, visual explanations, unlimited practice tests, SmartCards flashcards with spaced repetition and MyNoteBook for digital notes. UWorld also sells printed study guides at $75 per section or $250 for a 4-part bundle, with digital access for an extra $50. Every UWorld CPA Review course package already includes the QBanks, so the stand-alone product makes sense mainly for candidates using Becker, Gleim, NINJA or MAXwell who want a second source of questions for one section, or for a retake where you already know the content. Six months of access is short if you plan to study several sections in sequence.
Standout feature
The UWorld CPA QBank is the best choice for one-section practice because it costs $299 for 6 months with visual explanations and unlimited practice tests.
Use cases
Candidates retaking REG
Add the REG QBank to their existing course
Outcome: Fresh questions with visual explanations for $299
NINJA or MAXwell subscribers
Deepen practice for a discipline section
Outcome: A larger pool of questions for 6 months
Key features
- QBanks for AUD, FAR, REG, BAR, ISC and TCP
- Detailed explanations with visuals
- Unlimited practice tests in all 6 sections
- SmartCards flashcards with spaced repetition
- MyNoteBook digital note-taking
Pros
- Lowest-cost way to get UWorld's questions for a single section
- Explanations include visuals, a UWorld hallmark
- Printed study guides can be added from $75 per section
Cons
- Access lasts only 6 months
- No video lectures or study plan
- Every UWorld course package already includes the QBanks
Rank 8
Becker CPA Single Section Courses
Becker's full review for one exam section at a time, with 24 months of access to lectures, practice questions and the Newt AI assistant.
becker.com7.6
out of 10
Best for: candidates who have one section left to pass
Becker sells its CPA review one section at a time for candidates who do not need a full package. Each course, whether AUD, FAR, REG or one of the BAR, ISC and TCP disciplines, costs $849 and includes 24 months of access to Becker's instructors, simulated exams, SkillBuilder solution videos and Newt, Becker's AI assistant. Flex Pay brings the cost to as low as $141.50 per month. Candidates who want a different discipline after choosing one can add it for $299 by calling Becker's sales team. The single-section route is sensible when you have already passed three sections with another provider or need a fresh course for a retake. It is poor value for a full exam run: four sections cost $3,396, against $2,307 for the Pro package with unlimited access during the November 2026 sale.
Standout feature
Becker's single section courses are the best choice for a last remaining section because $849 buys 24 months of Becker's full material for that exam.
Use cases
Candidates with three sections passed
Buy only the remaining discipline
Outcome: 24 months of Becker prep for $849
Candidates who failed FAR with another provider
Restudy FAR with Becker's lectures and simulated exams
Outcome: A fresh course without paying for sections already passed
Key features
- Single courses for AUD, FAR, REG, BAR, ISC and TCP
- 24 months of access per section
- Becker's instructors, simulated exams and SkillBuilder solution videos
- Newt, Becker's AI assistant
- Flex Pay from $141.50 per month
Pros
- Full Becker material for one section without buying a package
- 24 months is long enough for a retake
- Switching disciplines later costs $299 by calling Becker sales
Cons
- $849 per section adds up to $3,396 for four, far above Pro's $2,307 sale price
- No unlimited access
- A second discipline must be bought by phone
Frequently asked questions
+What is the best review course for the CPA exam?
Becker CPA Review is the best review course for the CPA exam for most candidates. Its Pro package covers all 6 sections with unlimited access, 9,500+ MCQs and 450+ TBSs, and it cost $2,307 on sale in November 2026 (list $3,845). UWorld CPA Review is the best lower-cost full course, with Premier at $1,999.
+How much does a CPA review course cost?
A full CPA review course costs about $2,000 to $3,500 upfront. In November 2026 UWorld Premier cost $1,999, Becker Pro $2,307 on sale and Gleim Traditional $2,499, while subscriptions ran $67 to $87 per month at NINJA and $79 per month at MAXwell.
+What is the cheapest CPA review course?
MAXwell CPA Review is the cheapest full course to start, at $79 per month for all 6 sections, or $1,199 for 30 months (about $40 per month). NINJA CPA Review costs $87 per month for its full course and $67 per month for its supplement.
+Is Becker or UWorld better for the CPA exam?
Becker is better for the most complete lecture library, and UWorld is better on price. Becker Pro includes 1,000+ concept video lectures and 9,500+ MCQs for $2,307 on sale; UWorld Premier includes 1,400+ video lectures and 9,000+ practice questions for $1,999.
+Which CPA review course has the most practice questions?
Gleim has the most, with 12,000+ multiple-choice questions and 1,200+ task-based simulations in every package. Becker lists 9,500+ MCQs and 450+ TBSs, and UWorld lists 9,000+ questions and 500+ simulations.
+What happened to Roger, Wiley and Surgent CPA Review?
All three are now part of UWorld CPA Review. Surgent's CPA page says Surgent is now part of UWorld and sells UWorld packages, Wiley's Efficient Learning site says it has been acquired by UWorld, and UWorld markets its course as the best of Roger, Wiley and Peter.
+Which CPA review courses offer a pass guarantee?
UWorld and Gleim offer the clearest pass guarantees. UWorld's Elite-Unlimited+ refunds $250 for each section you fail, up to $1,000, and Gleim Premium Pro includes Access Until You Pass; Becker Pro, Pro+ and Concierge include unlimited access.
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Updated November 12, 2026 by the Mojolin research desk. Mojolin is self-funded
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