CPA Study Courses: What's Included Beyond Video Lessons
When candidates hear “CPA study course,” many picture a library of video lectures and not much else. While video instruction is certainly part of the picture, courses built around TAPA's CPA Study Materials include a broader set of resources designed to address different aspects of exam preparation, from content mastery to retention to wellbeing.
The Core Components Beyond Video Lessons
On-demand videos and self-guided presentations form the content foundation, walking candidates through the topics covered in each section's blueprint. Alongside these, concise review notes give candidates a condensed reference for each topic, useful both during initial study and for quick refreshers later. Practice MCQs and exam-format simulations round out the core practice components, giving candidates repeated exposure to the question types and formats they will encounter on the actual exam.
Bonus Books Included With Every Bundle
Beyond these expected components, every bundle purchased through CPA Study Materials includes two bonus books, The CPA Doctor and Cracking the Code, together valued at roughly $46, focused on exam strategy and mindset rather than technical content. These books are positioned as a complement to the technical course material, addressing the psychological and strategic dimensions of exam preparation that pure content review does not cover.
Wellness Tools and Choosing Your Format
Wellness tools are also built directly into the course structure rather than offered as a separate product. Guided meditations help candidates manage stress during long study sessions and in the lead-up to exam day, while guided movement breaks are designed to recharge focus during study blocks. Combined with the Jeopardy-style review games used for active recall, these tools reflect an approach to CPA study courses that treats retention and wellbeing as part of the curriculum, not optional extras.
Whether you purchase an individual section course, such as BAR or TCP, or a combined bundle like 3-Core plus ISC, these additional resources are included as part of the package. For candidates who want to add live instruction on top of this self-paced foundation, one-on-one tutoring and group bootcamps are available separately, and the full range of options can be browsed on the All Courses page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What bonus books come with CPA study course bundles?
Every bundle includes two bonus books, The CPA Doctor and Cracking the Code, together valued at approximately $46, focused on exam strategy and mindset rather than technical accounting content.
Are wellness tools like meditation actually part of the course, or sold separately?
They are built directly into the course structure. Guided meditations and movement breaks are included as part of the CPA Study Materials, alongside video lessons, review notes, and practice questions.
Should I buy an individual CPA study course or a bundle?
If you already know your Discipline section, a combined bundle covering the three Core sections plus your Discipline is typically more cost-effective. If you are still deciding, individual Core section courses keep that decision open.