SMART CPA CANDIDATES FAIL EVERY DAY.
ALMOST ALWAYS FOR THE SAME REASON.
They were never taught HOW to study for THIS exam. Just handed materials and told to figure it out.
Whether you have not started, you are 6 weeks in, or you just got a 74. The reason the CPA exam feels harder than it should is not your intelligence or your content. It is that the method you are using does not match how your brain actually learns.
Bryan Kesler failed 5 times in a row before he cracked the code to passing and has since mentored 3,000+ CPA Candidates to success.
Take the 90-second study personality quiz and find out which of the 9 study types fits your brain before you waste another week studying the wrong way.
DISCOVER MY STUDY TYPE → 90 SECONDS FREENo credit card. Personalized result. Instant access.
What happens after the quiz: 1 personalized result + 3 free training videos over 5 days + free Kesler trial account.
WHICH ONE FITS YOU?
THREE STAGES.
ONE QUIZ. ONE METHOD.
The fix is the same for all three avatars. The quiz tells you exactly where you are and what to do next. Pick the door that fits your stage.
I'M BRAND NEW
The problem: You have not started yet, or you are in your first 30 days. You are scared of making rookie mistakes that cost you 6 months and $10K like they cost Bryan.
The promise: The quiz tells you which section to take first, which study personality you are, and the 7 planning mistakes to skip.
Start The Quiz →I'M ALREADY STUDYING
The problem: You are using a Big Box CPA Review Course. Some topics are not clicking. You are starting to wonder if you are going to forget Chapter 1 by the time you hit Chapter 10.
The promise: The quiz diagnoses why your current course is not clicking and shows you the specific gap you need to fill without starting over.
Start The Quiz →I FAILED OR GOT A 74
The problem: You have been close (or not). You are sitting with shame, doubt, and no clear answer for what to change before the retake.
The promise: The quiz diagnoses which of 12 root causes took you out and walks you through the comeback plan that worked for Emma Jean (passed FAR with an 84 on attempt 14).
Start The Quiz →THE FRAMEWORK NOBODY EXPLAINS
EVERY CPA REVIEW COURSE HAS THREE LAYERS.
ONLY ONE OF THEM ACTUALLY GETS YOU TO 75.
Most CPA candidates make the same mistake. They shop for a course based on Layer 1: how big is the textbook, how many MCQs are in the test bank, how polished are the lectures. That is the most expensive layer to deliver, so it is the layer every big-box course leads with. It is also the layer that does the least to actually pass you.
The exam does not test your access to content. It tests whether you can retain it, recall it under pressure, and execute on a 4-hour timer. That work happens in Layer 2 (the HOW) and Layer 3 (the support system that keeps you going when life gets in the way). Big-box courses sell you Layer 1 and leave you to figure out Layers 2 and 3 on your own. That is why smart candidates with the best content still fail.
Before you spend another dollar on Layer 1 materials, you need to know what Layer 2 looks like for YOUR brain. That is what the quiz does. It identifies which of the 9 study personalities you are so you can stop force-fitting yourself into a generic study plan that was never built for you. Then we will show you the rest.
LAYER 1 - THE WHAT
Study materials. Lectures. Practice questions. Textbooks. The raw content you need to learn.
LAYER 2 - THE HOW
The actual method to study these materials, retain them, and walk into Prometric ready to pass.
LAYER 3 - COMMUNITY + COACHING
A study group of other candidates and expert humans who answer your questions and keep you accountable.
That is why Bryan's mentorship was the official partner for Roger CPA Review, Wiley CPAexcel, Gleim, and Yaeger from 2019 to 2022. Those companies had Layer 1 figured out and sent their students to Bryan for Layers 2 and 3 before he created Kesler CPA Review.
Here is the part nobody talks about: there are 9 study personalities, and Layer 2 looks completely different for each one. Most candidates pick the wrong Layer 2 method because they never knew there were 9 types. The quiz tells you yours in 90 seconds.
ONE STORY TO MAKE THIS REAL
"I PASSED FAR WITH AN 84.
I HAD BEEN TAKING THIS EXAM FOR 5 YEARS.
13 ATTEMPTS.
IT WAS NOT UNTIL I USED YOUR STUDY METHODS THAT I GOT THE SCORE."
- Emma Jean, passed FAR on attempt 14
Five years. Thirteen failed attempts. Most people would assume she was not smart enough.
Emma Jean was not missing intelligence. She was not missing work ethic. Five years of grinding tells you that. She was missing the method.
The first time she used Study Loops, the WHY-behind-every-question approach, and the gem-of-the-question technique, she scored an 84.
You do not need 13 attempts to figure out which method matches your brain. You need 90 seconds and a quiz.
DISCOVER MY STUDY TYPE →REAL STUDENTS. REAL RESULTS.
3,000+ Candidates Have Found Their Layer 2. Here is What Happened Next.
"I PASSED FAR WITH AN 84! I have been taking this exam for 5 years and tested for FAR at least 13 times. It was not until I used your study methods that I got the score. I am in shock."
Emma Jean
Passed FAR with 84 after 13+ attempts
"After 8 attempts, I passed FAR with a 79! I went heavy on the Kesler side this time. Constantly reviewing my custom flashcards, reading each question's gem. Stick to Bryan's method. It WORKS!"
Bryce W.
Passed FAR with 79 after 8 attempts
"Passed AUD with a 79! 3rd time is a charm. Went from 62 to 69 to 79! Reading over the whys and gems helped me understand the concepts because the explanations are to the point and easy to understand."
Jessica
AUD: 62 → 69 → 79
"I took a 2-year sabbatical from the CPA exam after failing a section from a lack of confidence and direction. The support, community, and direction that came with Bryan and his team was above and beyond."
Kayla Bradley
Came back after a 2-year break
"I HAVE PASSED ALL 4 PARTS OF THE CPA EXAM! It took me a year to pass FAR because I spent the first 6 months not using Kesler. After finding Kesler, I never watched lectures again."
Julie Purscell
Passed all 4 using Becker + Kesler
"Kesler CPA mentorship is a great complement to your CPA review course. The techniques and tips are very well organized and Bryan is extremely hands-on and checks in regularly on your progress."
Melodie Sanders
Supplemented her review course
"Right before my exam, I used the Final Review Study Funnel video. I believe I passed because of the mentorship video, the Kesler textbook, and the CPA Exam Survival game that tricked me into answering questions when I was tired late into the night."
Steven M.
Passed FAR after switching mid-stride
"I have been using this guide throughout my whole CPA exam journey and I can honestly say it has relieved some of my stress. So far I have taken 2 exams and passed both."
Brenda Castillo
Passed her first 2 sections
★ YOUNGEST CPA IN HISTORY
"I would like to thank especially Bryan Kesler for creating Kesler CPA Review which makes one of the most challenging professional tests in the world more digestible. Without his hard work, it would have taken me much longer."
Jimmy Chilimigras
Youngest person ever to pass (age 15)
"At almost 40, I found Bryan's videos on YouTube and was hooked. With more study time, Bryan's mentorship, accountability partners, and looping sealed the deal. Kesler Mentorship was the foundation for passing all 4 exams."
Kathy Kosar
Passed all 4 sections at age 40
"In my opinion, a must have to get through the CPA exam journey. The support from the group kept me going and Bryan's methods to studying are not covered by the review courses."
Tony Mauro
Passed using Kesler methods
"Kesler CPA Mentorship has many great tips to help pass the CPA exam. I would recommend this to anyone struggling with the CPA exam who needs better techniques for every part of the exam, from studying to taking, and even what to do after."
Kort Farran
Passed with Kesler study methods
Individual results vary. Testimonials reflect individual experiences and are not guarantees of specific outcomes.
THE STORY
BUILT BY A CPA WHO FAILED 7 TIMES FIRST.
I am Bryan Kesler. CPA, founder of Kesler CPA Review. I am not a natural test-taker. I failed the CPA exam 7 times before I figured out the method. Lost an audit job. Took a $10K hit in NTS fees, lost bonuses, and missed promotions.
Around fail number 5, I stopped trying to study harder and started trying to study differently. I built the system I wished someone had given me. The first time I used it, I passed. Then I got hired at PwC. Within two years my salary was up 63%.
Since 2012, I have helped over 3,000 candidates pass using the same method. From 2019 to 2022, my mentorship was the official partner for Roger CPA Review, Wiley CPAexcel, Gleim, and Yaeger. In 2024, one of my students became the youngest CPA in history at 15.
The quiz is the first step in the method. It is free. It takes 90 seconds. And it tells you exactly where you are.
START WITH THE QUIZ → 90 SECONDSDON'T SCRAP YOUR COURSE
KESLER LAYERS ON TOP OF WHATEVER YOU ARE USING.
You already paid for a Big Box CPA Review Course. Keep them. The Kesler method is the Layer 2 process that turns those materials into actual passing scores.
Layer Kesler on top of your Becker account
Use Kesler with the UWorld test bank
Pair Gleim's test bank with Kesler's mobile study tools and gamification.
Pair Kesler's method with Surgent's adaptive engine
90 seconds. No credit card. Personalized to whichever course you are using.
90 SECONDS FROM NOW, YOU WILL KNOW:
- Which of the 9 study personalities you are
- The specific reason your current method (or planned method) is leaking points
- The free 3-part training built around how YOUR brain learns
- Your free Kesler trial with a temp password set up in the background
No credit card. Instant access. 30-day money-back guarantee on any future purchase.