Universal CPA Review

Universal CPA Review

Since the options listed above share similar features, we will be going over those specific features below. We have included some Universal CPA screenshots to help you get a better idea of what the course looks like.

User Interface

Universal CPA Review emphasizes visualization above all else so it’s no surprise that its user interface is designed with aesthetics in mind. It enforces a highly personalized experience and puts all of the tools you need right at your fingertips.

However, this isn’t much different than other CPA review courses on the market. So we would rate this at the same level as others on the market. It’s clean and centralizes everything into a neat dashboard, but it’s not anything we haven’t seen before.

Coursework

Universal CPA Review provides a comprehensive study guide that gives students a thorough learning experience. The biggest difference from other CPA study courses is that these guides are designed with visual learners in mind. This makes them extremely easy to navigate. Universal also gets straight to the point so you won’t find yourself wading through fluff.

We found that after reviewing other CPA prep courses, Universal is a breath of fresh air. It doesn’t rely on ancient text and the traditional approach of filling its lessons with dry language and boring study material. It’s down to Earth and even adds in humor to lighten the study mood.

What really sets it apart is that it accomplishes this without sacrificing quality content. In short, the entire curriculum is fun, engaging, and drives its point home!

If that’s not enough, this course provides a digital notepad that can be used to take notes as you study. However, if you want a physical study guide, you’d have to print out the digital books.

Practice Questions

Universal CPA Review places a high priority on practice questions. Each practice questions closely replicates those found on the CPA exam. But Universal takes it a step further. They not only provide text explanations, they also have video explanations for each question. We’ll go over that in the next feature.

The only downside is that Universal’s approach doesn’t utilize authoritative research but it does include simulations with written communications.

In order to understand practice questions more, let’s move on to the next feature.

Video Answer Explanations

This is where CPA Universal shocked us with its thorough approach. Just like with its course materials, their approach is catered to visual learners. Practice questions are matched with incredible video explanations that walk students through the answers. This adds up to well over 75 hours of video content. It’s a unique and highly effective approach.

Unlike a lot of other study courses that throw a ton of information at students, these videos get straight to the point so we found it easy to retain the information.

Additionally, each video explanation is accompanied by an audio explanation so there are even more options.

Video Lectures

The Universal CPA course also provides video lectures as part of its study program. Modules are all organized by section and focus on a visual learning approach. These videos are quite engaging too. They don’t simply focus on an instructor who reads a boring PowerPoint presentation. On-screen instructors are enthusiastic and make each lesson highly engaging.

These videos are all presented with images and text on-screen to support the instructor, but they are not simply being read. It feels like being in a classroom with an engaging professor. Charts, graphs, and blackboards are the tools used to guide students through each lesson.

With over 3,000 multiple-choice questions in its database, Universal provides students with a way to test their readiness for the CPA exam. They also utilize a unique approach in delivery of the content, as seen in the tiers section of this review.

These practice tests are all amazing simulations that mimic questions found on the CPA exam, making them valuable tools for determining whether or not you are in the right position to pass.

One downside is that we couldn’t find any timed tests in the Universal CPA Review. Taking practice tests under the stress of a time limit is crucial for preparation so we hope they change this in the future.

Ask Joey

There’s nothing worse than getting frustrated with a problem and not being able to find the solution. Fortunately, Universal’s approach includes a neat feature known as “Ask Joey.” This button is placed neatly on the dashboard.

You can use this convenient button to submit a question to the forum and a Universal expert will answer it. Sometimes, co-founder Joey Reeves himself will answer the question.

This information is then left in the public forum for anyone to find. This will grow over time and become a valuable resource.

Task-Based Simulations

In addition to practice tests, Universal’s course has 115 task-based simulations that help students prepare for the CPA exam. These simulations give you a way to apply your knowledge to real-life scenarios. Universal CPA Review’s approach to task-based simulations follows the same approach as its competition so nothing really stands out. That’s not necessarily a bad thing though.

Unlimited Access Until Passing the CPA

Why is this being listed as a feature? The reason is that Universal approaches this differently than its competition. Students gain unlimited access to the system until they pass the CPA exam. This is certainly a bold approach to differentiate itself.

Other programs give limited access so if your schedule happens to change, then your CPA review course might not be valid for long enough. That would force you to pay more for continued access. Universal adapts to your life.