CPA Tutoring | 1-on-1 Expert CPA Exam Coaching | TAPA Institute
Dr. Sabine Charles, TAPA Institute CPA tutor, leading a 1-on-1 session
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Virtual · Flexible Schedule
Why candidates keep failing

Generic Study Plans
Get Generic Results.

Most CPA candidates study for hundreds of hours — and still fail. Not because they lack ability, but because they're using materials built for everyone and a plan built for no one. They grind through content that won't move their score while their real weak spots stay untouched.

"One targeted hour on the right concept beats ten hours of unfocused review."

TAPA's 1-on-1 CPA tutoring finds exactly where you're losing points — then closes those gaps with precision. Dr. Sabine Charles works directly with you, your materials, your schedule, and your weak areas to build a clear path to passing.

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Choose your level of support

CPA Tutoring Packages

Pick the package that matches your timeline and how much ground you need to cover. Every session is 1-on-1 with Dr. Sabine Charles — 100% virtual.

Quick Clarity
1-Hour Session
Ideal when you need fast, targeted help on a specific topic or set of exam questions before your next sitting.
$167 one-time
Best for: targeted topic review or quick exam-day prep.
  • 1 hour 1-on-1 with Dr. Sabine Charles
  • Topic-focused, targeted session
  • Personalized Q&A and concept clarification
  • Exam-strategy tips for your section
Book 1-Hour Session
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Study Reset
3-Hour Package
Great for candidates who feel stuck and need a clear, short-term game plan to get back on track fast.
$447 one-time
Best for: candidates feeling overwhelmed or behind schedule.
  • 3 hours 1-on-1 with Dr. Sabine Charles
  • Diagnostic assessment of your weak areas
  • Personalized short-term study roadmap
  • Concept deep-dives on problem topics
  • MCQ practice with expert walkthrough
Book 3-Hour Package
Momentum Builder
6-Hour Package
Designed for retakers or busy professionals who need structure, accountability, and serious momentum toward passing.
$897 one-time
Best for: CPA retakers and working professionals with limited study time.
  • 6 hours 1-on-1 with Dr. Sabine Charles
  • Full knowledge-gap diagnostic
  • Structured section-by-section study plan
  • MCQ + simulation strategy coaching
  • Accountability check-ins between sessions
  • Mindset coaching for exam anxiety
Book 6-Hour Package
Full Support
9-Hour Package
Our most comprehensive option — end-to-end accountability, deep concept mastery, and full exam-day strategy.
$1,247 one-time
Best for: candidates who want the maximum level of 1-on-1 support available.
  • 9 hours 1-on-1 with Dr. Sabine Charles
  • Deep-dive diagnostic + full study plan
  • Section-by-section concept mastery
  • MCQ, simulation, and written task coaching
  • Performance tracking across all sessions
  • Mindset + exam anxiety hypnotherapy tools
  • Full exam-day strategy and readiness plan
Book 9-Hour Package
💳 Payment plans available — email info@tapainstitute.com to set one up.
What you get in every session

What's Inside Every
TAPA Tutoring Session

Every session is built around your specific exam section, your materials, and your timeline — not a generic syllabus.

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Session 1

Knowledge-Gap Diagnostic

Dr. Charles identifies exactly which topics are costing you points — so every subsequent hour is spent where it has the maximum impact on your score.

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Personalized

Custom Study Roadmap

A flexible, realistic study schedule built around your actual life — your job, your family, your exam date. No generic templates, no one-size-fits-all plans.

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MCQ Strategy

Multiple Choice Coaching

Not just answering questions — learning the elimination strategies, trap patterns, and time-management tactics that separate passing scores from failing ones.

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Simulations

Task-Based Simulation Coaching

Hands-on practice with the written task components that most candidates find hardest. Dr. Charles walks through the format, approach, and common mistakes.

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Unique to TAPA

Mindset & Exam Anxiety Coaching

Hypnotherapy techniques, guided breathing, and cognitive reframing tools — so you walk into exam day calm, focused, and performing at your best.

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All packages

Progress Tracking & Accountability

Between sessions, Dr. Charles is accessible for follow-up questions. Larger packages include formal check-ins to keep your score trajectory on track.

How it works

From First Session to
Exam Day in 4 Steps

A clear, structured process — no guessing what to do next or how to prioritize.

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Book Your Session

Choose your package and schedule your first 1-on-1 session directly with Dr. Sabine Charles — available virtually, around your schedule.

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Gap Diagnostic

Dr. Charles pinpoints the exact topics and question types costing you points — so every hour you spend studying targets your actual weak spots.

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Targeted Sessions

Deep-dive coaching on your problem topics — concept mastery, MCQ strategy, simulation walkthrough, and mindset tools — all in one focused session.

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Pass Your Exam

Walk into exam day with a clear strategy, closed knowledge gaps, and the confidence that comes from working with one of the most credentialed CPA coaches available.

Also available for other professional certifications

CPA CIA CISA CFE CMA CRISC CGEIT CISM Enrolled Agent CRMA
Real results

What Our Tutoring
Clients Are Saying

★★★★★

"Without Sabine's guidance I don't think I would have passed AUD on my first try. She simplified exactly the concepts I was struggling with. I'm proud to say the hard work paid off."

Brad M.
Passed AUD on First Attempt
AUD Tutoring — 3-Hour Package
★★★★★

"She was ALWAYS available through email, text, and phone to answer any questions. She was flexible, patient, and always on time. I finally felt in control of my CPA prep."

Stephanie L.
CPA Candidate — Passed FAR
FAR Tutoring — 6-Hour Package
★★★★★

"They tutored me for 9 days before my exam — made complex concepts clear with perfectly timed examples. Taught me how to tackle tricky questions and eliminate wrong choices. Exceptional."

Chiara K.
Passed REG, First Attempt
REG Tutoring — 9-Hour Package
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Dr. Sabine Charles, Founder and CEO of TAPA Institute, CPA tutoring expert
Your CPA tutor

Tutored Directly by
Dr. Sabine Charles

DBACIACFECISACISMCRMA
"I built the institute I wished had existed when I was earning my own certifications."

Every TAPA tutoring session is led by Dr. Sabine Charles, DBA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISM — founder of TAPA Institute and a 15+ year audit and risk advisor to Deloitte, American Express, and Citibank. She holds over 15 professional certifications and earned every one of them using the methods she now teaches.

Known as "The CPA Doctor," Dr. Charles has guided 250+ students to certification since 2016 with an 85% pass rate. She is also a certified hypnotist — bringing a uniquely holistic approach that addresses both your knowledge gaps and your mental readiness for exam day.

When you book a TAPA tutoring session, you get Dr. Charles herself — not a TA, not a junior instructor, not a recorded lecture. One-on-one. Direct.

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Pair Your Tutoring With
These TAPA Services

Maximize your results by combining 1-on-1 tutoring with a skills assessment, study materials, or an intensive boot camp.

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Skills Assessment & Study Plan

Not sure which section to attack first or where your gaps are? Get a personalized study roadmap delivered in 48–72 hours, built around your knowledge profile.

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Self-Paced Study

CPA Study Materials

206+ lectures, 1,224+ MCQs, 93+ simulations, review books, and meditation recordings — use between tutoring sessions to reinforce everything you've learned.

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Intensive Training

CPA Boot Camps

Cover more ground in 8 hours than weeks of solo study — intensive group or private boot camp sessions that complement your 1-on-1 tutoring perfectly.

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Everything You Need to Know

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Book your first session and have a clear, targeted CPA study plan within 24 hours of your session.

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Every session is built around you. After a quick diagnostic, Dr. Charles identifies your exact knowledge gaps and tailors every hour to those specific weak areas — not a generic curriculum. If you're struggling with FAR consolidations specifically, that's where we go — not back to FAR basics.
TAPA combines deep technical CPA knowledge with certified hypnotherapy and mindset coaching. Dr. Charles addresses both what you study and how you perform under pressure — eliminating exam anxiety alongside knowledge gaps. No other provider offers this combination.
Yes. All TAPA tutoring sessions are 100% virtual. Whether you're in New York, California, or anywhere else in the US, you get the same high-touch 1-on-1 support from Dr. Sabine Charles. Sessions run over video call with screen sharing for working through problems together.
TAPA tutoring covers all six CPA exam sections: AUD (Auditing and Attestation), FAR (Financial Accounting and Reporting), REG (Taxation and Regulation), ISC (Information Systems and Controls), TCP (Tax Compliance and Planning), and BAR (Business Analysis and Reporting). We also tutor for CIA, CISA, CFE, CMA, CRISC, and Enrolled Agent exams.
Sessions can typically be scheduled within a few business days. Use the booking link above to see Dr. Charles' available calendar and select the time that works for you. If you have an urgent exam date, email us directly and we'll prioritize your booking.
Absolutely — and many candidates get their best results this way. Pairing 1-on-1 tutoring with TAPA's CPA Study Materials gives you expert-led reinforcement plus self-paced review. Adding a CPA Boot Camp creates a complete preparation system covering all bases.
CPA retakers are exactly who TAPA was built for. Multiple failures usually mean a specific gap that no one has helped you identify yet, not a lack of ability. Dr. Charles will find that gap, rebuild your approach section by section, and give you a clear path to finally passing.
Yes. Payment plans are available for all tutoring packages. Email info@tapainstitute.com to arrange a plan that fits your budget, and we'll get you set up before your first session.
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and Start Studying Right?

One targeted session with Dr. Sabine Charles can do what months of solo studying can't — start closing your gaps today.

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