Becker Academy CPA Foundations Course

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Becker Academy

Becker Academy sets a new standard in preparing you for CPA Exam review, with an innovative approach that strengthens your knowledge in foundational accounting concepts.  
 
Start by taking our fast and free FAF1 diagnostic assessment to gauge your readiness for CPA Exam Review. After the assessment, you will receive a detailed report and personalized learning path tailored to your needs, so you can focus your time where it matters most and build confidence from the start. The other Becker Academy courses also have free diagnostics available at any time to help you determine if they are right for you—so you can be confident in your accounting foundation.   

Becker Academy sets a new standard in preparing you for CPA Exam review, with an innovative approach that strengthens your knowledge in foundational accounting concepts.  
 
Start by taking our fast and free FAF1 diagnostic assessment to gauge your readiness for CPA Exam Review. After the assessment, you will receive a detailed report and personalized learning path tailored to your needs, so you can focus your time where it matters most and build confidence from the start. The other Becker Academy courses also have free diagnostics available at any time to help you determine if they are right for you—so you can be confident in your accounting foundation.   

Becker Academy sets a new standard in preparing you for CPA Exam review, with an innovative approach that strengthens your knowledge in foundational accounting concepts.  
 
Start by taking our fast and free FAF1 diagnostic assessment to gauge your readiness for CPA Exam Review. After the assessment, you will receive a detailed report and personalized learning path tailored to your needs, so you can focus your time where it matters most and build confidence from the start. The other Becker Academy courses also have free diagnostics available at any time to help you determine if they are right for you—so you can be confident in your accounting foundation.   

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Solid foundation for CPA Exam Review

Gain a thorough understanding of basic accounting principles, crucial for excelling in CPA Exam review and beyond. 

Gain a thorough understanding of basic accounting principles, crucial for excelling in CPA Exam review and beyond. 

Gain a thorough understanding of basic accounting principles, crucial for excelling in CPA Exam review and beyond. 

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Connect key accounting concepts

Strengthen your understanding of basic accounting concepts by applying them within the accounting cycle. 

Strengthen your understanding of basic accounting concepts by applying them within the accounting cycle. 

Strengthen your understanding of basic accounting concepts by applying them within the accounting cycle. 

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Self-paced, targeted learning

Identify gaps in your essential accounting knowledge and unlock the guidance to address those gaps at your own speed. 

Identify gaps in your essential accounting knowledge and unlock the guidance to address those gaps at your own speed. 

Identify gaps in your essential accounting knowledge and unlock the guidance to address those gaps at your own speed. 

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Open doors to career growth

Succeed on your CPA journey and in your career advancement, no matter your education experience. Becker Academy meets you where you are, making the process accessible and inclusive for a broader range of aspiring CPAs and growing professionals.  

Succeed on your CPA journey and in your career advancement, no matter your education experience. Becker Academy meets you where you are, making the process accessible and inclusive for a broader range of aspiring CPAs and growing professionals.  

Succeed on your CPA journey and in your career advancement, no matter your education experience. Becker Academy meets you where you are, making the process accessible and inclusive for a broader range of aspiring CPAs and growing professionals.  

The story of Becker Academy

From over 60 years of CPA Exam review experience, we’ve seen that some aspiring CPAs need a deeper understanding of essential accounting concepts.

From this insight, Becker Academy was born. 

From over 60 years of CPA Exam review experience, we’ve seen that some aspiring CPAs need a deeper understanding of essential accounting concepts.

From this insight, Becker Academy was born. 

From over 60 years of CPA Exam review experience, we’ve seen that some aspiring CPAs need a deeper understanding of essential accounting concepts.

From this insight, Becker Academy was born. 

Proudly partnering with the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business  at the University of Missouri  

We’ve worked with the faculty at the University of Missouri to create Becker Academy. We are a commitment to helping accountants succeed in their credentialing exams and careers. 

The University of Missouri was instrumental in our research to pinpoint where accountants could benefit from more support, identify widespread knowledge gaps, and develop a solution: Becker Academy. 

Proudly partnering with the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business  at the University of Missouri  

We’ve worked with the faculty at the University of Missouri to create Becker Academy. We are a commitment to helping accountants succeed in their credentialing exams and careers. 

The University of Missouri was instrumental in our research to pinpoint where accountants could benefit from more support, identify widespread knowledge gaps, and develop a solution: Becker Academy. 

Proudly partnering with the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business  at the University of Missouri  

We’ve worked with the faculty at the University of Missouri to create Becker Academy. We are a commitment to helping accountants succeed in their credentialing exams and careers. 

The University of Missouri was instrumental in our research to pinpoint where accountants could benefit from more support, identify widespread knowledge gaps, and develop a solution: Becker Academy. 

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Becker Academy courses

Based on our research and observation, we launched Becker Academy with the Financial Accounting Foundations 1 (FAF1) course– increasing preparedness for key financial accounting concepts, building knowledge and confidence for early success. 

We’ve continued to expand Becker Academy, developing additional strategic courses and creating a custom Becker Academy LMS platform to enhance the student experience.  
 

Financial Accounting Foundations 1 (FAF1) (24-Month Access)
$199.00

Financial Accounting Foundations 1 (FAF1) is a Becker Academy course designed to help you close knowledge gaps and refresh your understanding of essential financial accounting topics. As you work through this self-paced course, you will become proficient in foundational accounting concepts while building the confidence you need to take the next step and begin CPA Exam review.

We partnered with the School of Accountancy in the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business at the University of Missouri to develop an introductory course that takes you through the full accounting cycle, addressing the following topics:

  • Introduction to financial accounting
  • Recording transactions
  • Adjusting accounts
  • Preparing financial statements
  • Closing the books

Financial Accounting Foundations 1 (FAF1) features 24-month access.

Financial Accounting Foundations 2 (FAF2) (24-Month Access)
$199.00

Financial Accounting Foundations 2 (FAF2) is a Becker Academy self-paced course designed to help you become proficient in essential financial accounting topics beyond the basic accounting cycle by building on the fundamentals introduced in Financial Accounting Foundations 1 (FAF1).

We partnered with the School of Accountancy in the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business at the University of Missouri to develop a concise course that addresses the following topics:

  • Cash and accounts receivable 
  • Inventory and cost of goods sold 
  • Long-lived assets 
  • Liabilities 
  • Owners’ equity 

Financial Accounting Foundations 2 (FAF2) features 24-month access.

Individual Tax Foundations (ITF)

Coming July 31, 2025

Coming July 31, 2025

Coming July 31, 2025

Becker Academy Bundle
$349.00

A series of self-paced, foundational accounting courses designed to refresh or address existing knowledge gaps in key accounting and individual taxation concepts while building confidence for success before or during exam review.

This bundle includes 24-month access to all current and any future Becker Academy courses including:

  • Financial Accounting Foundations 1 (FAF1)
    • Includes a diagnostic assessment, 8 modules featuring concept videos, PDF slides, and multiple-choice questions with a post-assessment and capstone exercise
  • Financial Accounting Foundations 2 (FAF2)
    • Includes a diagnostic assessment, 5 modules featuring concept videos, PDF slides, and multiple-choice questions with a post-assessment
  • Individual Tax Foundations (ITF) – launching July 31
    • Includes a diagnostic assessment, 8 modules featuring concept videos, PDF slides, and multiple-choice questions with a post-assessment and capstone exercise

We partnered with the School of Accountancy in the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business at the University of Missouri to develop these introductory courses to support students and accounting exam review candidates.

Is Becker Academy for you?

Take any of the free diagnostics to find out!

Each Becker Academy course includes a fast and free assessment in our brand-new course platform. Take any of the diagnostics and we’ll guide you to the next best step in your journey—be it the right Becker Academy course for you, or directly into exam review and your accounting career. 

Take any of the free diagnostics to find out!

Each Becker Academy course includes a fast and free assessment in our brand-new course platform. Take any of the diagnostics and we’ll guide you to the next best step in your journey—be it the right Becker Academy course for you, or directly into exam review and your accounting career. 

Take any of the free diagnostics to find out!

Each Becker Academy course includes a fast and free assessment in our brand-new course platform. Take any of the diagnostics and we’ll guide you to the next best step in your journey—be it the right Becker Academy course for you, or directly into exam review and your accounting career. 

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 Unlock Becker Academy

Ready to start CPA Exam Review and want Becker Academy included with your course? Select the Concierge package to get all Becker Academy courses, or the Pro+ package to get the innovative Financial Accounting Foundations 1 course included.

Pro+
$2,858.00
$3,999.00

Highlights of the Pro+ Exam Review package include:

  • Unlimited course access and backed by our Pass Guarantee.
  • Includes Becker Academy refresher course – 24-month access ($299 value)
  • All the best tools from our Pro package including printed and digital textbooks, printable flashcards, Final Review capstone course, LiveOnline classes, fully customizable study planner and more.
  • Features NewtTM, Becker’s Exam Review AI assistant – providing instant answers to deepen understanding.
  • Highly visual and bite-sized lecture videos, delivered by the industry's best CPA Exam instructors.
  • Access to three Core Section courses and choice of one Discipline Section course.
  • Ability to try each Discipline Section for 30 days before making a selection.
  • 5 coaching sessions with a Becker Success Coach to develop customized study plans.
  • 5 one-on-one tutoring sessions with an expert Becker CPA Exam instructor.
  • 1 year Becker CPE subscription to support your career after earning your CPA. 
Concierge
$5,349.00
$6,349.00

Highlights of the Concierge Exam Review service include:

  • A Becker coaching team, dedicated to you passing, and Becker's money-back Pass Guarantee. 
  • Success Coaches to help you plan your prep and make the most of your course with up to 25 total sessions.
  • Private 1:1 tutoring from Becker CPA Exam instructors. One session per unit (up to 25 sessions total).
  • Access to a dedicated License Navigator who understands your jurisdiction-specific application process.
  • Includes three Core Section courses and all three Discipline Section courses.
  • Features NewtTM, Becker’s Exam Review AI assistant – providing instant answers to deepen understanding.
  • Includes Deep Dive Workshops access and ExamSolver Videos for all Core and Discipline Section courses.
  • Includes all Becker Academy refresher courses
  • And access to all the best Exam Prep tools included with our Pro package.
  • Available for United States-based students only.
Expert instruction

Somer Anderson  
CPA, CIA, CGMA, CFE, and PhD

With years of teaching experience, Dr. Anderson's specialty is taking difficult concepts and breaking them down into easy-to-understand examples and real-life applications. She is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Missouri’s School of Accountancy, as well as our Becker Academy instructor.

Somer Anderson  
CPA, CIA, CGMA, CFE, and PhD

With years of teaching experience, Dr. Anderson's specialty is taking difficult concepts and breaking them down into easy-to-understand examples and real-life applications. She is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Missouri’s School of Accountancy, as well as our Becker Academy instructor.

Somer Anderson  
CPA, CIA, CGMA, CFE, and PhD

With years of teaching experience, Dr. Anderson's specialty is taking difficult concepts and breaking them down into easy-to-understand examples and real-life applications. She is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Missouri’s School of Accountancy, as well as our Becker Academy instructor.

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