Write for Atlas CPA Index
Share your CPA exam expertise with thousands of candidates making one of the most important decisions of their accounting career.
Who We Are
Atlas CPA Index is an independent resource that helps CPA candidates find the right review course for how they actually learn. We cover all 55 U.S. jurisdictions, compare 8 major CPA review providers, and publish exam guides, career resources, and industry news.
Our audience is primarily CPA candidates—accounting students, career changers, and working professionals studying for the Uniform CPA Examination. They come to us for honest, data-driven guidance they can trust.
What We Publish
We accept original, well-researched articles that genuinely help CPA candidates. We prioritize practical, first-hand expertise over generic advice.
CPA Exam Strategy
- Study techniques that helped you pass a specific section
- Time management for working professionals taking the CPA exam
- How to recover from a failed section and retake successfully
Career & Industry
- Transitioning from public to private accounting
- How the CPA credential impacted your career trajectory
- Day-in-the-life perspectives from different accounting roles
State-Specific Guidance
- Navigating your state's CPA requirements as a career changer
- International candidates: meeting U.S. state board requirements
- Completing experience requirements while working at a small firm
Education & CPE
- Choosing between 120-credit and 150-credit pathways
- Best CPE strategies for newly licensed CPAs
- Balancing a master's program with CPA exam prep
Editorial Standards
All contributions must meet our editorial guidelines:
- Original content only. Your article must not be published elsewhere. We do not accept repurposed, spun, or AI-generated content.
- Accuracy matters. All factual claims (exam dates, state requirements, pricing, pass rates) must be sourced from official references. Include your sources with the submission.
- Helpful over promotional. Your article should educate and inform. We do not accept advertorials, thinly veiled product pitches, or content that exists solely to link to your site.
- Word count: 800-2,000 words. Long enough to be substantive, short enough to respect the reader's time.
- Clear, conversational tone. Write as if you're explaining something to a friend who's about to sit for the CPA exam. No jargon for the sake of jargon.
We reserve the right to edit submissions for clarity, accuracy, and house style. See our editorial policy for more on how we approach content.
What Contributors Receive
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Your name, title, and a short bio on every article you publish.
Backlink to Your Site
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What We Don't Accept
- • Paid placements or "sponsored" guest posts
- • AI-generated or heavily templated content
- • Articles written primarily to promote a product or service
- • Content that has been published on another site
- • Submissions with unverifiable claims about exam scores, pass rates, or provider performance
- • Low-effort listicles or content that adds no new insight
How to Submit
Pitch your idea
Email hello@atlascpaindex.com with "Guest Article Pitch" in the subject line. Include your proposed topic, a brief outline (3-5 bullet points), and a sentence about your background.
Get approval
We'll review your pitch and respond within 5 business days. If it's a fit, we'll confirm the topic and share any additional guidance.
Write and submit
Send your completed article as a Google Doc or Word document. Include your author bio (2-3 sentences), a headshot (optional), and links to your sources.
Review and publication
Our editorial team will review, fact-check, and may request revisions. Once finalized, your article goes live with full attribution.
Ready to Contribute?
We'd love to hear from CPAs, accounting professors, career coaches, and anyone with genuine expertise to share with CPA candidates.
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