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@MrMannyjac2 жыл бұрын
I would prefer Surgent over Becker simply for their Adaptive Tech, which seems to cut time and focus on your weaknesses.
@TestPrepInsight2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Manny!
@qinggoldАй бұрын
Great comparison! Would probably go for Surgent!
@jacobs95652 жыл бұрын
I think I want to go with Surgent because of its accelerated pace and algorithms!
@alexandrarosario58703 жыл бұрын
I think all depends on the specifications that you are looking for. The live online classes from Becker fits well to students that are out of school, that’s my case I feel the classes give more confidence in the process. On the other hand the price it’s also an important factor to consider.
@TestPrepInsight3 жыл бұрын
Great points Alexandra! Thanks for watching!
@wellcoachlynell3 жыл бұрын
I like that you break down all the details to help people make informed choices. Your general tips are also helpful.
@rayboletti7 ай бұрын
For me personally, I think Becker would work best with my studying style!
@TestPrepInsight7 ай бұрын
Good choice! Thanks for watching :)
@debbielopez48243 жыл бұрын
This is a really good comparison of Surgent vs Becker for CPA review courses. Thanks for always providing such great information with your videos.
@alainar66743 жыл бұрын
This is very helpful when trying to decide between the Surgent and Becker CPA review course. Thank you
@summerholloway58333 жыл бұрын
Great comparison! Close call between Surgent and Becker.
@kennethstewart88622 жыл бұрын
I think I will go with Surgent; I work full time and would like to get this done as soon as possible.
@TestPrepInsight2 жыл бұрын
Good luck!!
@nathanieljackson11082 жыл бұрын
This is a toss up for me, but I am leaning towards the Becker Test Prep. Yes, cost is an issue and I don't want to spend more than I have to, but I think that the way they structure their videos as almost a 1v1 session by referencing directly to the text pages is good for me. It would be nice if Becker had the extensive pre-knowledge test like Surgent. No one wants to listen to the same content over and over - especially if you are doing it every day already. Thank you for the video. It was very helpful.
@TestPrepInsight2 жыл бұрын
All great points. Thanks for watching Nathaniel!
@cimbap38572 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this clears my mind on what to buy!
@rileystoltenburg8913 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great CPA review. Looks like both Surgent and Becker have good attributes.
@sherlinejeanbaptiste-tv8dx2 ай бұрын
I am preparing the FAR.
@jackiechiles75522 жыл бұрын
great video. this is really helpful on making a decision. pretty sure i'm going to use Becker after seeing this
@daniellee41142 жыл бұрын
Prefer Becker, because as you said, it's the best in the class, so far.
@bushrajavaid213 жыл бұрын
I will choose Becker cuz of the pre-noted e- books and the simulation exams with new material to help u understand how much u have learned. But can’t afford due to the price.
@andrewross60603 жыл бұрын
Good comparison, thanks for making this!
@Fernie529842 жыл бұрын
I prefer Taxation section. It’s the section I thrive in and more straightforward. Also can basically be a preparer before you know it.
@TestPrepInsight2 жыл бұрын
Good call! Thanks for watching!
@richardross6123 жыл бұрын
Great review, thank you
@brittinileger81842 жыл бұрын
This video is extremely helpful!
@ailyramruiz3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. Thanks for the time to do a great review!
@DizzyArt3 жыл бұрын
I would choose Becker over the other one because I like the option of having a live class
@tenatra Жыл бұрын
I don't know which CPA course I prefer, which is why I came to this video. Lol.
@chrisw95343 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@kennybania51773 жыл бұрын
I would choose Becker. Their live classes sound great. Thanks for the comparison.
@tulasikrishna53713 жыл бұрын
Thanks much bro. Great content and helps in making an informed decision.
@TestPrepInsight3 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@shanebaker35893 жыл бұрын
Very tough choice. I think I would lean towards Becker due to their simulated exams and live courses but Surgent's adaptive software is extremely interesting.
@TestPrepInsight3 жыл бұрын
It is a tough call for sure. Thanks for watching Shane!
@jennycao653 жыл бұрын
Thank you for testing and reviewing these course. I think I will go with becker. Great video.
@TestPrepInsight3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words Jenny! We appreciate your support!
@Jim100823 жыл бұрын
good review. well done. surgent vs. becker helpful breakdown
@sandymiller64672 жыл бұрын
I would lean towards Becker as it's the most well rounded of the two Prep courses. Yes, it costs more but in the long run I'd rather go with the course that has a more proven success rate and thorough material.
@TestPrepInsight2 жыл бұрын
Good call Sandy 😀
@JordanTerzakos2 жыл бұрын
I passed the EA exam with Surgent a couple years ago and loved their software. However, this video helped me realize how well of a prep service Becker can be. Hopefully I can catch a discount on Becker in the coming weeks. Thank you!
@user-rx1vr6gv4o2 жыл бұрын
hey i am trying to pass cpa exam and have an opportunity for Surgent CPA review ultimate for $1299. Is this deal great or do they always give a big discount package. thanks
@TestPrepInsight2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad we could help Jordan. It looks like for the next couple weeks (July 2022) Becker has $1,100 off their Pro course with code CPAPROPLUS and $700 off their Premium course with code PREM700. testprepinsight.com/go/becker-cpa-review/ Good luck!
@TestPrepInsight2 жыл бұрын
Pat, Surgent almost always has some kind of deal going, thought that's slightly bigger than what we normally see.
@NorthSanctuary3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Super helpful reviews!
@TestPrepInsight3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad you found the video helpful!
@Ken_or_Him2 жыл бұрын
Really torn between the two but plan to get one of the two at the top of the year
@TestPrepInsight2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Let us know if you need any help deciding!
@rupalitanwar183 жыл бұрын
As always amazing review!
@It_not3 жыл бұрын
I've tried Becker but the materialis very meaty. I'm a busy mom that works FT and a review course like Surgent CPA seems like it would be a good fit for me.
@TestPrepInsight3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Toninette!
@kemdel38402 жыл бұрын
This video made me realize Becker should be my choice. Thank you for the comparison!
@TestPrepInsight2 жыл бұрын
Glad we could help!
@eduardocorrochio31323 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Becker vs. Surgent CPA prep course comparison. Very detailed and helpful. Becker sounds best for me - I like the live classes. Is that a Famous San Diego Chicken bobblehead on the shelf behind you? Thanks again.
@zenlife6993 жыл бұрын
I really would like to try becker. But its pricey and is out of my budget range sadly:(
@carlyxx522 жыл бұрын
I would prefer Becker!!
@stevenfiumefreddo2 жыл бұрын
I prefer Becker because I feel that I would rather be over prepared than save time. Their simulations seem to be a good way to mimic the exam or be harder than the exam. It's a hard decision as a current college student, but I think I should take the time to be over prepared and not have to take parts of the exam again
@TestPrepInsight2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Steven!
@annahernandez74423 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the excellent comparison! I think I would go Becker. They are pricey but sounds like a better overall course :-)
@TestPrepInsight3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Anna!
@DNK5202 жыл бұрын
I don't take spending $3k on a prep course lightly. Thank you for helping me decide.
@TestPrepInsight2 жыл бұрын
No problem, Danielle! These courses are crazy expensive, so glad we could help :-)
@yo-2029 Жыл бұрын
I know this is not the focus of the video, but you are Avery handsome man. 😅 I graduated with my undergrad degree in Accounting in May 2022, and I will complete my Masters in Finance in May 2023, which is when I will become CPA eligible. My full time job starts in June 2023, so I will be studying for CPA as soon as I start working. I am a bit nervous so I am just looking around and researching ahead of time regarding CPA examination.
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
Well thank you 🤭
@kevinthomas2932 жыл бұрын
I have Surgent now but after failing a section multiple times and becoming very frustrated by the results I would like to switch to Becker.
@TestPrepInsight2 жыл бұрын
Probably a good call. Sounds like you've hit a wall with Surgent. Might need a new approach.
@kevinthomas2932 жыл бұрын
@@TestPrepInsight I made the switch yesterday after watching this review and trying out the free trial. I realized I didn't get anything out of Surgent's video lectures. Becker's are so much better.
@miguelcorpus22793 жыл бұрын
I prefer Surgent, the idea of focused studying using AI sounds interesting.
@TestPrepInsight3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for watching Miguel!
@angiegrant80452 жыл бұрын
Becker would be the better choice for me
@TestPrepInsight2 жыл бұрын
Nice...Thanks for sharing Angie!
@erolselvi71862 жыл бұрын
I think I will go with Surgent because of their price is a bit reasonable than Becker.
@TestPrepInsight2 жыл бұрын
For sure, good call. Thanks for watching!
@arunarora66433 жыл бұрын
Becker sounds like a winner to me.
@TestPrepInsight3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Arun!
@anilkumar-ds6hw Жыл бұрын
I would prefer beckers for cpa and cma could you please give me free ,I need
@artjogo2 жыл бұрын
I have Surgent and honestly I'm not feeling it. The books are very detailed but very confusing. Surgent is all about the repetitiveness of test taking so if that's for you it's a great option. I started a 14 day trial with Becker and I'm already loving it more, so I'm trying to save my money to purchase Becker and I might as well use both once I purchase it. Right off the back I can say that Becker's videos are better than Surgent's because Surgent's videos are just plain boring and although Surgent is not made to watch videos it's lacking in that department when you need it the most for just learning overall. Becker's actually follows their books and guides you with videos through each page, each question and each simulation along with video walk throughs. Surgent doesn't have that which is fine but its just lacking in the learning department for me like for example, what's a better way to do an accounting problem? or where do I follow along in the book? etc. Surgent only gives a written explanation when you get a problem wrong. This is not to say Surgent is bad I'm just saying from my experience, I feel I need to supplement it with something else. I'm really trying to love Surgent because I feel they truly have a nice platform but it's just missing some things here and there such as the human element that I feel Becker provides. I think I'll use Becker for the learning aspect and human element and Surgent for the testing aspect and their AI element. Heck I guess I can't go wrong having both the AI adapt and the Adapt2U. It will be pretty bad having these two platforms and still fail the CPA exam I'll update this post in a year and let you know how it goes lol.
@TestPrepInsight2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! A lot of the problems it sounds like that you have with Surgent are the same ones we hear time and time again. Glad to hear you're liking Becker so far. Please check back in after your first exam and let us know how it goes. Always curious to hear people's thoughts. Thanks!
@arunarora66433 жыл бұрын
Question for anyone really, I’m trying to jump start my CPA prep and exam, have been out of school for almost 8 years now and have been in Healthcare Accounting my whole life, what’s the best strategy to get things going? I haven’t signed up for a test or a prep course just yet but like to get the CPA done by the end of the year
@TestPrepInsight3 жыл бұрын
Hey Arun, our belief is that CPA prep is all about consistency. You just have to make it a part of your daily (or near daily) routine. Trying to cram in short spurts or find "hacks" just doesn't work for passing the CPA. Our advice would be to sign up for a CPA prep course, follow their suggested study schedule (personalized to your skills and availability), and stick with it. Whatever CPA prep company you go with, just make sure you stick to their schedule. Consistency is really key. It's a process building up to the exam.
@arunarora66433 жыл бұрын
@@TestPrepInsight how much time do you think is ideal for prep, 1 month per class or you think I need more time since I work close 50 hours a week. Also the Becker discount code doesn’t work, if you can provide another link.
@arunarora66433 жыл бұрын
@@TestPrepInsight or better, if u can give me a free one haha
@TestPrepInsight3 жыл бұрын
@Arun haha, sorry Arun we just announced our July winner. In any event, if you're working 50+ hours per week, I'd plan on taking a little longer than a month per section. Obviously some sections are easier than others and take less time to study for (ex. BEC is easier than FAR), but on average, I'd plan on closer to 2 months of studying given your work load (maybe 6-8 weeks). That assumes you can only commit a few hours per week to studying - could be less if you can sneak in more study hours on nights and weekends. Also, weird the link isn't working. That Becker course should currently be $1,000 off. Try getting there through the link on our website: testprepinsight.com/reviews/becker-cpa-review/