Questions, answered
Everything working candidates ask before they start.
The course & what it covers
Is Smarter CPA enough to pass on its own?
Yes. The course covers every topic the CPA Exam tests, mapped to the AICPA Blueprints — we just cut the filler that isn’t tested. You get lectures, a full textbook, thousands of MCQs, Task-Based Simulations, and three full-length simulated exams. Everything you need to pass, nothing you don’t.
How is this different from the big review courses?
The big courses were built for students who study all day. Smarter CPA is built for people passing around a full-time job: less content by design, a daily plan that tells you exactly what to study, and a founder who actually did it this way. And if you want accountability and coaching, our Coaching tier gives you a real person in your corner — not a call center.
Which exam sections do you cover?
All of them — the Core sections (FAR, AUD, REG) and the Disciplines (BAR, ISC, TCP).
Can I buy just one section?
Yes — any single section is $349. Choose your section → instead of buying the full course.
Will the material stay current with exam changes?
Yes. When the exam changes, we update the course automatically — the new material shows up in your account at no extra cost, so what you’re studying never goes stale.
How long do I have access?
Your access lasts until you pass the section(s) you bought — there is no time limit.
Studying around a full-time job
I work full time. Can I really do this?
That’s exactly who this is for. Most working candidates pass on 15–20 focused hours a week, and our plan is built to fit into the pockets of time you actually have — a lecture before work, MCQs on your lunch break, a simulation after dinner.
What if I’ve already failed a section?
This is built for you. Failing is usually a sign the method wasn’t survivable, not that you can’t do it. Our Coaching tier even includes comeback coaching — exam psychology and exactly how to bounce back.
Free trial, pricing & refunds
How does the free trial work?
Start free with no credit card. You get full access to Chapter 1 of every section (every lecture, MCQ, TBS, and flashcard) for 14 days, so you can see exactly how The Smarter System works before you pay anything. It does not auto-convert, so you are never charged when the trial ends.
What’s the difference between The Course and the Coaching tier?
The Course ($1,249) is the complete system to pass on your own. The Coaching tier ($2,499) is everything in The Course plus weekly group coaching with Joey, direct email access, a pre-exam 1:1 call, a CPA tutor session, accountability, and the Pass Promise. The Course is do-it-yourself; Coaching is do-it-with-a-coach.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes — you can pay over time with Klarna or Affirm at checkout.
What’s your refund policy?
A 14-day money-back guarantee on top of the free trial. Read the full Refund Policy.
Coaching & the Pass Promise
What is the Pass Promise?
For Coaching members: do the work — attend your calls, finish the lectures and journals, hit the practice benchmarks, and sit for your exam — and if you still don’t pass, we cover your retake. Full conditions are in your enrollment agreement.
How do the coaching calls work?
Coaching members get several group coaching calls a week — drop into as many as you want. Ask your questions, talk through where you’re stuck, and pick up tips and motivation from other candidates going through the same thing.
Do I get any one-on-one time?
Everyone gets an Game Plan Call to set their exam date and plan. Coaching members also get a Pre-Exam Strategy Call, direct email access to Joey, and a 1:1 session with a CPA tutor.
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