FAQ

FAQ

Questions, answered

Everything working candidates ask before they start — straight answers, no fluff.

The course & what it covers

Is Smarter CPAs 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 CPAs 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 — you can purchase a single section at checkout instead of the full course.

Will the material stay current with exam changes?

Yes. You get free Blueprint updates, so your material never goes stale when the exam changes.

How long do I have access?

[Lifetime access / access for X — confirm and state clearly.]

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 on the weekend.

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 [what’s unlocked] for [length] days, so you can see exactly how The Smarter Path works before you pay anything.

What’s the difference between The Course and the Coaching tier?

The Course ($1,250) is the complete system to pass on your own. The Coaching tier ($2,500) 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 — flexible monthly payment plans are available 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. [link]

How do the coaching calls work?

Coaching members get several group coaching calls a week — drop into as many as you want, and every call is recorded, so you never miss anything.

Do I get any one-on-one time?

Everyone gets an intro Game Plan Call to set their exam date and plan. Coaching members also get a pre-exam 1:1 strategy call, direct email access to Joey, and a 1:1 session with a CPA tutor.

About Smarter CPAs

Are you affiliated with the AICPA or NASBA?

No. Smarter CPAs is an independent exam-prep provider and isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by the AICPA, NASBA, or any state board.

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