Pass the CPA exam with a coach in your corner the whole way.
The Course gives you everything you need to pass on your own. The Coaching Circle gives you that — plus me, coaching you every week, keeping you accountable, and making sure you actually cross the finish line.
“Although Joey’s senior to me, his words felt like not just a mentor but also a companion.”
Finishing is the hardest part.
Most people don’t fail the CPA exam — they quit before they ever take it. Not because the material is too hard, but because no one is keeping them on track. You get behind one week, then two, the exam date quietly slips, and eventually you stop. Studying alone, on willpower alone, is the real risk — especially around a full-time job. The Coaching Circle exists so finishing doesn’t come down to willpower. It comes down to a coach and a plan that keep you moving, week after week, until you pass.
The full course, plus a coach who keeps you moving until you pass.
The Coaching Circle is the Smarter System, with a coach attached. Same clear daily plan, same only‑what’s‑tested method — but now you’ve got weekly coaching, direct access to me, accountability that keeps you moving, and a promise that if you do the work and don’t pass, your retake is on me.
The full system — with a coach attached.
Everything in The Course, plus the support that makes sure you actually use it.
Weekly group coaching calls with Joey
Get unstuck, ask anything, and stay on pace. Attend as many as you want — and every call is recorded, so you never miss anything.
Direct email access to Joey
Hit a wall at 10pm? Email me. A real CPA who’s been exactly where you are, in your corner every day.
A Pre-Exam Strategy Call
The week before you sit, we get on a call and lock your final game plan so you walk in ready.
Mindset & comeback coaching
Exam psychology, and exactly how to bounce back if you’ve failed a section before. The mental game is half the battle.
One free 1:1 session with a CPA tutor
Stuck on a brutal topic? Your membership includes one free one‑on‑one session with a CPA tutor to work through it.
An accountability partner + a committed exam date
We set your target sit‑date together and pair you with a partner, so you’re never drifting.
The full Smarter CPA Community
Talk through the hard weeks, vent the stress, and trade tips and advice with other working professionals balancing the CPA with a full‑time job — people who actually get what you’re going through.
Recognition when you pass
Join the wall of passers — because you’ll have earned it.
A rhythm you can actually keep around a job.
No heroics — just a weekly cadence, with a coach making sure you hold it.
Start with your Game Plan Call
We set your exam date and build the plan that fits your schedule.
Follow your weekly plan
Do today’s work, and drop into the group coaching calls as you go.
Stay on track
Weekly coaching calls, your accountability partner, and regular check‑ins keep you from drifting.
Lock it in — then pass
We finish with your Pre-Exam Strategy Call, so you walk in 100% ready.
You’re coached by someone who did exactly what you’re trying to do.
I’m Joey Arnold, and I passed the CPA exam while working full time. I went through the struggle of late-night studying after work, squeezing in questions on my lunch break, and balancing my CPA exam efforts with my career. It was my own struggles with traditional review courses and study methods — which aren’t built for people with jobs — that led me to create Smarter CPA. I bring all of that experience, and more, to you. In the Coaching Circle, I coach you through it personally. You’re not doing this alone — I’m with you the whole time.
From people I’ve coached.
“I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for more direction or who feels stuck. It gave me a much clearer roadmap for passing the CPA Exam.”
“If you struggle with accountability and staying on track, definitely join. Joey is very supportive and takes his time to map out study plans.”
“Having direct access to Joey and being able to have honest conversations about where I am, what I’m struggling with, and what I should do next has been extremely valuable.”
“The two-week review plan before sitting for the exam… covers all chapters, subchapters, and is tailored to increase study time on areas you struggle with the most.”
“Every meeting fills in a piece of the CPA puzzle, and I’m already seeing results very quickly with Joey’s methods.”
“I’m so grateful for the weekly group calls, and I strongly appreciate the accountability — Joey’s coaching really means so much to me.”
Do the work, and if you don’t pass, your retake is on us.
I’m confident in this because the plan works — so here’s my promise: complete the program (attend the weekly calls and hit your benchmarks) and sit for your exam, and if you still don’t pass, we’ll cover your retake. You do your part; I’ve got the rest.*
*Full conditions in your enrollment agreement.
Built for a specific kind of candidate.
The Coaching Circle isn’t for everyone — and that’s on purpose.
This is for you if…
- You work full time and need accountability to stay consistent.
- You’ve failed a section before and don’t want a repeat.
- You want a real person in your corner, not just videos.
- You want the certainty of a pass promise.
- You’re not sure where to start with the CPA exam and want someone to guide you.
This isn’t for you if…
- You’re a disciplined self‑studier who just wants the materials.
- You’re not ready to invest in real support to get across the line.
- You won’t do the weekly work.
The math
What passing is actually worth
At most firms, the CPA isn’t optional for moving up — it’s the gate. You usually can’t make manager without it, and a whole tier of senior finance and accounting roles stays out of reach until you have it. Passing isn’t just a credential; it’s what opens the next stage of your career.
For most of these, “CPA required” or “CPA strongly preferred” is right there in the job description.
This is an investment in your career.
The honest answers.
How much time does this take each week?
What if I can’t make a coaching call?
Is The Coaching Circle worth it over The Course?
What exactly does the Pass Promise require?
How many spots are there, and when’s the next cycle?
What if I’ve already failed a section?
Ready to stop doing this alone?
Book your Coaching Circle Intro Call and we’ll figure out if the Coaching Circle is right for you — no pressure. If it’s a fit, we’ll map your path to passing on that same call.
Free · no pressure · we’ll only move forward if it’s a fit.
Book your free intro call
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