Official Sources: CPA Evolution and CPA Exam Blueprints
CPA Evolution is the official CPA licensure model developed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) in collaboration with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA). Effective since January 2024, the model restructures the CPA Exam into three Core sections (AUD, FAR, REG) and one Discipline section (BAR, ISC, or TCP). Official information about the model is published on the CPA Evolution website.
The CPA Exam Blueprints are the official documents issued by the AICPA that define exactly what is tested on each CPA Exam section. The blueprints specify exam content areas, skill levels, task types, and section structure under the CPA Evolution model. The current blueprints are available through the AICPA resource page Learn what is tested on the CPA Exam.
Together, CPA Evolution explains how the exam is structured, while the CPA Exam Blueprints define what content is tested. These sources are the authoritative references for CPA candidates and review providers.
CPA Exam Review Providers (Official Information Only)
The following CPA exam review providers offer preparation materials aligned with the CPA Evolution model. Information below is limited to what is published on each provider’s own official website, including pricing and trial/demo access where explicitly stated.
UWorld CPA Review (Successor to Roger CPA Review and Wiley CPA Review)
UWorld CPA Review provides comprehensive CPA exam preparation covering all Core and Discipline sections. Provider details are available on the UWorld CPA Review website.
Pricing (as published on the provider’s site):
- Elite Unlimited+ — MSRP approximately $4,099 (often offered at a discounted price around $2,899)
- Elite Unlimited — MSRP approximately $3,899 (often discounted to around $2,449)
- Premier (18-month access) — MSRP approximately $3,499 (often discounted to around $1,999)
Free trial / demo: UWorld offers a free trial or demo directly through its website, allowing candidates to preview CPA Review content before purchasing.
Becker CPA Review
Becker CPA Review is one of the longest-established CPA exam review providers. Official course offerings and pricing are published on the Becker CPA Review courses page.
Pricing (official):
- Becker CPA Review Premium — $3,099
Free trial / demo: Becker provides free demo access to CPA Review content, including introductory access to discipline sections, as described on its website.
Surgent CPA Review
Surgent CPA Review emphasizes adaptive learning for CPA candidates. Provider information is available on the Surgent website.
Free trial / demo: Surgent explicitly offers a free CPA Review trial through its official free trial page.
Pricing: Surgent does not consistently publish a single fixed CPA Review price on its main public pages. Pricing details are typically presented during enrollment.
Gleim CPA Review
Gleim CPA Review offers CPA exam preparation with extensive practice questions and study units. Program details are published on the Gleim CPA Review website.
Free trial / demo: Gleim provides free sample study units or demo access to CPA Review materials, as stated on its official CPA Review page.
Pricing: Gleim does not publish a single universal CPA Review price on its main public pages. Pricing details are provided through the website during package selection.
