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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Looking at 32 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the user experience, highlighting that the content is easy to understand and digest, especially for visual learners. Many appreciate the short, clear videos and detailed explanations that simplify complex topics, making them accessible and engaging. People also found the practice tests and explanations for incorrect answers to be very helpful for grasping concepts. However, some customers also noted that the interface could be clunky, particularly after completing multiple-choice questions, suggesting a need for a smoother transition option. A few reviewers mentioned that the learning management system doesn't track watched videos, requiring manual tracking, and some felt there was a limited amount of multiple-choice questions and simulations compared to other programs.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gratitude and appreciation to Universal CPA Review. I began my CPA testing journey some years ago, and I’ve been between 3 to 8 points from passing either of the sections. I finally figured out... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Universal CPA is an amazing CPA preparation course. They make topics that are difficult, easy to understand. Along with the course, the boot camps are amazing. They are topic driven intense reviews... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The material is lined out for visual learners as well as the content explained in detail. Universal CPA is an excellent resource for college classes and preparing for the CPA exam. The Universal Team... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Universal CPA helped me get over the hump after many attempts at passing the CPA Exam. Admittedly, I thought at times that its approach was "too simple." However, in hindsight, it really helped me und... See more

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  1. Educational Institution
  2. Accounting Software Company
  3. Certified Public Accountant

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Universal CPA Review helps students prepare for and pass the CPA Exam with a unique visual learning approach. We’re the only CPA course that offers step-by-step video explanations for every topic and question. Our course includes lifetime access to all core and discipline sections: AUD, FAR, REG, BAR, ISC, and TCP. You'll get video lectures, study guides, multiple-choice questions, and simulations—updated for CPA Evolution and aligned with the AICPA Blueprints. We also offer a free 7-day trial and support through our Ask Joey tool, where students can submit questions and get answers within 24–36 hours. Email Askjoey@universalcpareview.com with questions or start a 7 day free trial today!

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great course for visual learners

Thanks to Universal CPA, I passed all 4 exams on my first attempt. The lectures are perfectly designed for me as a visual learner, which helps me understand the lessons better. Highly recommended!

February 11, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just passed REG with a 75

I just passed REG with a 75, no experience whatsoever. I used Wiley originally, but Wiley was too detailed to grasp the main concepts for someone who has no clue about REG. Universal helped me there tremendously, lessons were fun and easy to follow. After that, I went back to Wiley, practiced MCQs and got additional explanations where needed, but without Universal, I would be soo lost. So thank you Universal, thank you Joey for all the support during my journey, always answering any questions I had!

February 6, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One word, Perfect!

The manner in how the material is delivered is top tier as I’m a visual learner. I played only one course after a long day at work and to my surprise the lesson stuck. It’s easy to follow and the delivery pace works for me.

January 17, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Give this review course a try!

I’m so happy that I’ve met Joey via this cpa review course - he’s been extremely helpful with the course material and strategies for taking each section. The notes were also very helpful - easy to understand!

December 12, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passing BEC after my 8th attempts

Today I have received my BEC score. I finally passed it. Alhumdullah. I am finally done with all four sections of the CPA exam. BEC was tough, I took the exam 8 times. I scored twice in a row 74 for BEC and was just so tired. I wanted to pass it before losing my FAR credit. I used becker, I71,I75, and at the end I used universal CPA. I think each has its own unique way of lecturing you. I wish I have known earlier about the universal CPA material. For me, universal CPA material filled in the gap and highlighted some important points that I was not giving attention to. Universal CPA has amazing lectures, MCQ, and SIM. Thanks guys, and good luck everyone!!

December 15, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Supplement Studying Material @ Very Affordable Price

Great support system - the guys are always there to help with any questions. The videos are very understandable. The only thing I noticed - there are some grammar mistakes on the studying material that sometimes makes the reading a little complicated :). However, I 100% recommend this review material to anyone.

December 7, 2022
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Reply from Universal CPA Review

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We agree that the content should be free of grammar mistakes and have a team combing through all of the content to improve it! Keep working hard and we'll support you every step of the way in your CPA journey!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Universal CPA makes the material easy to understand.

The Universal CPA makes the material easy to understand. I am a visual learner, so the roadmap they show in the content is beneficial.
Also, they answer my question promptly.

December 5, 2022
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Reply from Universal CPA Review

Thank you for the review! We are so glad that the visual learning and road map helped you! We are ontop of our customer support and wan to make sure your questions are always answered!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good for studying

Happy to find a review course that it is good for visual learner. Also, the company is very helpful on helping for studying.

December 6, 2022
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Thank you for your reply! it means a lot to us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great program

Great program, helps a lot with visual learners and helping to nail down the basic fundamentals. Really helped me improve and start learning the material instead of memorizing. Their bite sized lectures make everything much more enjoyable to learn and watch.

November 30, 2022
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Reply from Universal CPA Review

Thank you for the feedback! We want to save students time so we made the videos short and easy to understand.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I wouldn’t have passed FAR without it!

It took me 4 times to pass FAR, I have never struggled with a test or class before so this was an experience for me. I passed AUD with no problem the first try, something just wasn’t clicking with my other study materials for FAR. After the third time I purchased Universal CPA Review and it all came together, the lectures were so much easier to follow and the explications of the questions made all the difference. I decided not to take any chances as I study for REG and have already purchased Universal CPA Review for the REG section.

November 29, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed FAR in 2 months with switching to Universal

I failed FAR with only utilizing Becker for about 4 months. I knew I wasn't fully prepared even with hours of studying, the content just wasn't clicking. Immediately after I received my score, I added Universal to my study plan, relying on their content heavily for understanding the concepts and their MCQs. The mental maps and in-depth breakdowns of all of the MCQ helped me grasp most of FAR's concepts to where I can handle almost any problem that I came across on the exam (even leases, bonds, and govt accounting). Anyone who has set for FAR knows the content in this exam is overwhelming because of the vast amount of material that it covers. Joey and Matt's support and unique approach to learning FAR material has definitely pulled me through! I passed within 2 months on my 2nd try!

November 1, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really good review courses

Really good review courses. Very good quality video class, and a detailed explanation of MCQs. For SIM, it is worth your time to memorize and practice each of it.

November 20, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Details in Video Form

I am enjoying the video lectures and the simplification of the information when compared to other prep materials. I like how Universal goes over everything, without creating a large amount of confusion by overwhelming a person with way too much detail. The goal at the end of the day is passing the exam and I feel that with UniversalCPA review that is a highly likely thing for me.

November 24, 2022

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