Varsity Tutors makes it easier to put together your Chicago CPA Exam prep strategy. The Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam is one of the barriers you must cross to become a professional in this industry. Before taking the exam, you'll need to meet the educational requirements, but you won't need to have any work experience before sitting for the test.
Whether you're pursuing a degree from a school like the University of Chicago or you've recently graduated from an institution such as DePaul University, you're probably wondering what you'll be facing on the day of your CPA Exam. The name is a little misleading since it isn't just one test. There are actually four tests you'll need to complete successfully within eighteen months. You'll have about four hours to complete each individual exam, and you'll need a score of at least 75 on each. Keep reading to discover more about the CPA Exam and how Varsity Tutors can help you maximize your preparation efforts.
What can Chicago CPA Exam prep cover?
Investing in professionally developed and delivered CPA Exam resources can help you prepare for all aspects of the various CPA Exams. The broad concepts you'll review as part of your preparation include Business Environment and Concepts, Financial Accounting and Reporting, Auditing and Attestation, and Regulation.
There are two types of prep Varsity Tutors can help you get started with. We can help you enroll in an online course for a comprehensive review. We can also help you connect with a skilled private instructor who can provide individualized instruction.
How can a Chicago CPA Exam prep course help me prepare?
A prep course gives you an experienced academic guide and the professional resources you'll need for a thorough review of the topics and concepts evaluated by the CPA exam. You'll also have the invaluable support of a peer group with similar goals which many students find to be both highly motivating and beneficial to their study efforts.
Your course will be held in an online classroom and led by an experienced teacher. This digital format has many benefits, including convenience and a lower price point than many other prep solutions.
To attend your sessions, you'll just need your computer and a reliable internet connection to be transported to the front row of your class instantly. You'll be able to easily hear and see the teacher and any resources they present on the shared digital whiteboard. In addition to offering instruction, your teacher may also facilitate group work to help further your understanding of the material.
As part of your course, there are several topics you may review. A few of these include reporting, information technology, select transactions, federal taxation of property transactions, assessing risk, economic concepts, financial reporting, ethics, federal taxation of entities, and other concepts covered as part of the CPA Exam.
How is working with a Chicago CPA Exam tutor different from taking a class?
While private instruction and a Chicago CPA Exam prep class can both help you review for your upcoming test, private sessions offer a greater degree of customization. Your teacher can take the time to get to know you as an individual. They may discover your personal learning style, which concepts you've struggled with, your academic strengths, your testing goals, and your career aspirations. This information can all be used to inform the creation of your individual lessons.
When you work with an instructor one-on-one, you are able to go at your own pace and focus only on those topics with specific relevance to your study needs. You'll also have more flexibility in choosing when to schedule your sessions.
Your private Chicago CPA Exam preparation can provide a comprehensive overview or allow you to dive deeper into particular topics. Some of the items you may review during your sessions include obtaining evidence, economic analysis, operations management, business law, professional responsibilities, developing a planned response, corporate governance, financial management, standard-setting, federal taxation of individuals, and other topics measured as part of the CPA Exam.
How can I get started with Chicago CPA Exam prep?
Varsity Tutors makes it easy to decide which Chicago CPA Exam prep solution is right for your learning needs. Once you know what you want, we can help you enroll in a comprehensive course or help you connect with an experienced private instructor who can give you a personalized learning experience. You deserve to have high-quality professional support as you prepare for one of the most important series of exams of your academic career. Contact Varsity Tutors now to get started today with your Chicago CPA exam prep.
Howard: Chicago CPA test prep instructor
I am academically qualified at the doctoral level and a CPA. I have over 35 years of college level teaching in a major university. I am active in CPA societies. Prior to teaching I worked for Deloitte & Touche and PricewaterhouseCoopers. I am knowledgeable and caring with regard to dealing with students both in their professional and personal careers,
Education & Certification
- Roosevelt University - Bachelor of Science, Business, General
- Roosevelt University - Master of Science, Accounting
- Northern Illinois University - Doctor of Education, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- CPA REG - CPA Regulation
- Accounting
- Statistics
- +10 subjects
Elizabeth: Chicago CPA test prep instructor
...a Chicago based CPA who has loved accounting since taking my first course at age fifteen. I attended the University of Illinois at Chicago and now currently am working towards my Master's in Business Education. Tutoring accounting is something I find a lot of joy in, because the concepts are applicable to everyone's lives and can benefit the way we understand the language of business. College Accounting and CPA-AUD are my favorite subjects to work...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Math
- Business
- +24 subjects
Jirong: Chicago CPA test prep instructor
...years. After receiving my DBA, I started working for a Fortune 500 company around the world. Before I graduate, I passed both Certified Public Accountant and Certified Management Accountant exams. Now I am both a CPA and CMA. I am a number person and I love to use my accounting knowledge and expertise to help business grow and be successful. Now I am a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a high-tech company, but I still...
Education & Certification
- Nanjing University of Science and Technology - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
- Cleveland State University - Masters in Business Administration, Accounting
- Cleveland State University - Doctor of Business Adminstration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- CAIA Level I
- CIA - Certified Internal Auditor
- CMA - Certified Management Accountant
- +25 subjects
John: Chicago CPA test prep instructor
...Feedback from successful students has allowed me to recognize how effective the approaches toward tutoring mine have been for all learning types in various academic subjects. While my tutoring students gain much from their experiences from me, I equally gain so much insight and knowledge from the students I tutor. I have a passion for learning and my goal is to help every student I tutor to cultivate their own passions for learning to open...
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
- Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- Exam PA - Predictive Analytics
- American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- SEE - Special Enrollment Exam
- +455 subjects
Domonique: Chicago CPA test prep instructor
...have extensive tutoring experience; I've tutored people of varying ages and of varying subjects including: Math, Economics and Accounting. Although I've tutored a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Accounting and Math, specifically Tax and Algebra. In my experience helping students prepare for College Placement tests, exams and quizzes, I found that I truly enjoyed helping "paint the picture" to facilitate the understanding of the particular concept. I am an advocate of...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- High School Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- CLEP Financial Accounting
- +18 subjects
Education & Certification
- Buena Vista University - Bachelor in Arts, Accounting and Finance
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- College Accounting
- Microeconomics
- Business
- +16 subjects
Aaron: Chicago CPA test prep instructor
...classes up through multivariable calculus. I have taken the ACT, SAT, PSAT, and GMAT multiple times and have a firm grasp on those tests. I like to teach in the exact same way I learn, by getting to the root of an idea, problem, etc. If you memorize a formula or a grammatical rule, you can remember it for the test, but you'll forget it a week later. If you learn why that formula or...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Organizational Behavior Studies
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- Middle School Writing
- Math
- PSAT Critical Reading
- +52 subjects
Rohan: Chicago CPA test prep instructor
Accomplished professional with demonstrated expertise in the accounting / finance field including, balance sheet and income statement administration, business analysis / reporting, internal controls, month-end close activities, & strong knowledge of GAAP. I look forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
- Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Science, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- Macroeconomics
- High School Economics
- Financial Accounting
- +22 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- Series 79
- CFA
- SIE
- +51 subjects
Shane: Chicago CPA test prep instructor
...Currently, I work as an accounting supervisor for a Fortune 25 company in Atlanta, GA. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about accounting and math. While a grad student, I was a TA. All students that visited me in office hours received a higher score on their second exam than on their first exam. I have always said accounting is like a foreign language, and once you have a...
Education & Certification
- Miami University-Oxford - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- Miami University-Oxford - Masters in Business Administration, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- NMLS - Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- SHSAT
- +58 subjects
Jonathan: Chicago CPA test prep instructor
...every level of my education career. From helping fellow students in high school with math to assisting graduate students with accounting as a TA, I understand the impact a good tutor can have not only on the bottom line grade but on overall confidence in a subject. Studying for the CPA exam (and scoring FAR-93, AUD-90, BEC-95, REG-94) puts me in a unique position to break complicated accounting subjects into their most basic components. Most...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting
- The University of Texas at Austin - Masters in Business Administration, Taxation
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- SAT
- Financial Accounting
- Intermediate Accounting
- +21 subjects
Elizabeth: Chicago CPA test prep instructor
...college-level Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Audit and I am looking forward to helping with any of these topics using my education and experience. I am also excited to help CPA candidates with content questions, simulations, study techniques, exam planning, licensing procedures, and anything else I can do to help you succeed. I am passionate about helping students master material in ways that will help them apply the content in their future careers....
Education & Certification
- Messiah College - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- Professional Certifications
- Test Prep
- Financial Accounting
- +15 subjects
Maura: Chicago CPA test prep instructor
Accounting Nerd. Excel Wizard. Leader. I am a computer geek at heart who loves to apply the basics of accounting to an ever-changing technological world. I am a compassionate and focused leader responsible for applying new technologies to accounting practices and small businesses. My hope is to empower those coming up through the business industry by training everyone to become a leader by learning constantly and always failing forward.
Education & Certification
- Eastern Oregon University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Business Management
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- CPCE - Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination
- CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English
- Accounting
- +13 subjects
Craig: Chicago CPA test prep instructor
I am a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Arizona. I enjoy tutoring and enjoy when a student understands a concept which I have helped them done so. I have public and industry experience. My experiences include taxation, real estate, construction and development, property management, restaurants, loans and leasing, consulting, and non-profits.
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- CPA BEC - CPA Business Environment and Concepts
- CPA FAR - CPA Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Professional Certifications
- +10 subjects
Shamila: Chicago CPA test prep instructor
...problems to the text keeps students focused. As an instructor, my role is to create and manage a comfortable environment so that every student feels at ease to voice their thoughts and ask questions for further clarity. My goals are twofold; firstly, I want students to have a deep understanding of the subject material, and secondly, they can now put this newfound knowledge to "real world" situations. It encourages me when students tell them that they...
Education & Certification
- London School of Economics - Bachelor of Science, Economics
- McGill University - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- ISEE
- Accounting
- CPA FAR - CPA Financial Accounting and Reporting
- +11 subjects
Linda: Chicago CPA test prep instructor
I am a CPA by profession and have experience in both Public and Private accounting. I enjoy teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students because i love to see them succeed in school, Prep Exams, and life in general. I understand everyone learns differently and my goal as a tutor is to help students understand the material in a simple way.
Education & Certification
- Albany State University - Bachelor of Accountancy, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- High School Accounting
- Elementary School Math
- Math
- +9 subjects
Linda: Chicago CPA test prep instructor
...an Associates in Medical Specialties and a Bachelors in Healthcare Administration from College America. I have tutored for College America now for 9 years. I specialize in the GED as well as many other class subjects. My favorite subjects are Math and Sciences. I love to have energy while I am teaching. No teacher should be boring! I believe that education leads to success and is one of the most important investments in ourselves! I...
Education & Certification
- CollegeAmerica-Stevens Henager College - Bachelor in Business Administration, Health Services Administration
- Independence University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- Geometry
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACCUPLACER College-Level Math
- +116 subjects
Gregory: Chicago CPA test prep instructor
I am an accounting tutor with both Masters and Bachelors degrees; I have passed all four parts of the CPA exam.... My teaching philosophy is to try and break down the material into small and simple digestible parts. I have found that this works best with students, and it builds their confidence as well, because it shows them that they know more than they think they do.
Education & Certification
- St John's University-New York - Bachelors, Accounting
- DeVry College of New York's Keller Graduate School of Management - Masters, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- Series 7
- Managerial Accounting
- International Business
- +15 subjects
Rebecca: Chicago CPA test prep instructor
...the University of Tennessee with my Masters in Accounting. I have been tutoring since high school and it is one of my biggest passions. I tutor in all accounting subjects, and a variety of math and professional courses. Please don't hesitate to ask me questions before and during the tutoring sessions. Questions are the best way for me to understand what you already know so that I can help and further your knowledge in the...
Education & Certification
- The University of Tennessee - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- The University of Tennessee - Masters in Business Administration, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- Professional Certifications
- Other
- Middle School Math
- +15 subjects
Tori: Chicago CPA test prep instructor
...towards getting a certification. I have worked in a classroom setting in person and online for about 5 years! Having struggled with some subjects, like Chemistry, while I was a freshman, also gives me a fresh perspective to tutoring. I needed help and I appreciate the experts who helped me succeed. Because of this, I'm aware that students will need help with content, but also building their confidence with the subject, and working through the...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- CPA
- ABPTS - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
- Writing
- SAT Reading
- +90 subjects