Pricing & Deals
CPA Review Course Pricing: April 2026 Update
Current pricing for all major CPA review courses as of April 2026, including Becker, UWorld, Surgent, Gleim, and NINJA.
Published March 8, 20264 min readVerified as of April 17, 2026
April 2026 Pricing Overview
CPA review course pricing ranges from $67/month for a subscription model (NINJA) to $6,349 for a concierge-level package (Becker). Most candidates spend between $1,000 and $3,000. Below is a breakdown of current pricing across all major providers as of April 2026.
Becker
Becker offers five tiers, all aligned to the CPA Evolution blueprint. Advantage ($2,499) includes 24-month access and the Adapt2U technology. Premium ($3,099) adds unlimited access, a coaching session, and the Final Review course. Pro (MSRP $3,845) adds the pass guarantee, five coaching sessions, and LiveOnline classes. Pro+ (MSRP $4,044) includes the Financial Accounting Foundations course. Concierge (MSRP $6,349) is the full-service option with 25 coaching sessions, in-person classes, and all three Discipline sections. As of April 2026, Becker is running up to 35% off Pro ($2,499) and Pro+ ($2,698), plus $1,000 off Concierge ($5,349). This mass promotion runs through April 30, 2026.
UWorld (Formerly Roger CPA)
UWorld's MSRP ranges from $3,500 to $4,100, but consistent promotional pricing brings actual costs well below that. Premier is approximately $1,999 with 18-month access. Elite Unlimited is approximately $2,299 with unlimited access. Elite Unlimited+ is approximately $2,899 and adds a $1,000 pass guarantee. UWorld is known for visual, concept-based learning with 1,400+ lectures and SmartPath adaptive technology.
Surgent
Surgent remains one of the most affordable full-featured options. Essentials Pass ($799) covers the core adaptive technology, 9,000+ MCQs, and digital materials. Premier Pass ($1,299) adds printed textbooks, flashcards, and 12 coaching sessions (3 per section). Ultimate Pass ($1,699) adds audio lectures, live webinars, and phone support. All Surgent packages include unlimited access until you pass. Payment plans through Affirm are available.
Gleim
Gleim offers three tiers at list prices of $2,499–$3,499, but persistent sales bring actual costs well below that. Traditional ($1,250 on sale, list $2,499) includes 18-month access, 12,000+ MCQs, 1,600+ simulations, video and audio lectures, digital textbooks, and the SmartAdapt adaptive learning platform. Premium ($1,799 on sale, list $2,999) adds unlimited access until you pass, printed books, flashcards, and expert accounting assistance. Premium Pro ($2,449 on sale, list $3,499) adds a personal counselor, the Prep Pal AI Study Assistant, simulation grading, and one year of free CPE. Individual sections start at $699 (Traditional) or $849 (Premium).
NINJA CPA Review
NINJA uses a monthly subscription model at $67/month with no contracts or upfront costs. The subscription includes 8,000+ MCQs, 300+ TBS, 300+ hours of video, NINJA Notes, NINJA Book, audio content, flashcards, adaptive learning, live instruction, and a performance tracker. A free trial is available. NINJA does not offer promotional discounts — the $67 price is consistent year-round. NINJA is a full standalone course, though some candidates also use it alongside another course for additional question variety.
Other Providers
Universal CPA Review offers three packages: Pro ($299, 3 months), Universal ($699, annual), and Lifetime ($999) with 5,000+ MCQs, 200+ TBS, and 100+ hours of video. A 7-day free trial is available. Vishal CPA Prep offers live group classes ($2,199/section), 1-on-1 tutoring ($175/hr), and bootcamp final reviews ($997), with pricing ranging from $150 to $2,300. For a detailed look at each provider, see our Best CPA Review Course rankings.
Which Price Range Is Right for You?
The right course depends on more than price. Our LIFTS Assessment evaluates your learning style, budget, flexibility needs, timeline, and support preferences to match you with the best option. For budget-focused comparisons, see our best budget CPA review courses guide.
Sources
- 1.Becker — CPA Review Courses(accessed Mar 8, 2026)
- 2.UWorld — CPA Review Courses(accessed Mar 8, 2026)
- 3.Surgent — CPA Review Premier Pass(accessed Mar 8, 2026)
- 4.Gleim — CPA Review Premium(accessed Mar 8, 2026)
- 5.NINJA CPA Review(accessed Mar 8, 2026)
Brennan Kolar
Founder, Atlas CPA Index
Brennan Kolar is the founder of Atlas CPA Index, an independent CPA review comparison platform covering all 55 U.S. jurisdictions. With over 10 years of experience with CPA review, he built Atlas to help candidates find the right review course based on how they actually learn, not which provider has the biggest ad budget.
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