Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug ...

The CPA exam is tough—less than 50% pass on their first try. The right review course can make all the difference, but with so many options, choosing the best one isn’t easy. I’ve tested the best CPA ...

Since the first CPA exam was taken in 1896, many things about the test have changed. One thing hasn’t, however. The CPA exam is hard. Really hard. About half of all CPA candidates fail the first time.