Best CPA Review Course for Candidates Who Just Failed
WHY MOST RETAKERS
FAIL AGAIN
Here's what most candidates do after failing: they re-read the same textbook, re-watch the same lectures, re-do the same question bank, and hope for a different result. That approach fails because the problem was never the amount of studying. It was usually one of these three things:
STUDY STRATEGY FAILURE
You studied the wrong way, not the wrong amount. You spent hours but didn't retain. Nobody taught you HOW to study for the CPA exam. Your course gave you materials and said "go."
EXPLANATION FORMAT FAILURE
Your course's text explanations didn't actually teach you the concept. You memorized answers without understanding the underlying logic. When the exam tested the same concept from a different angle, you missed it.
ACCOUNTABILITY FAILURE
You fell off your study plan. Life got in the way. You crammed the last two weeks and ran out of time to cover everything. There was no system keeping you consistent day after day.
Kesler CPA Review addresses all three.
Not with more content. With a fundamentally different approach.
FINALLY UNDERSTAND WHY
YOU GOT IT WRONG
When you fail a CPA section, the AICPA sends you a Candidate Performance Report showing your performance by content area and skill level. So you go back to your course, redo questions in that category, get some wrong, and read the same text explanation that didn't work the first time. Kesler's Learn N GO whiteboard explainer videos break that cycle.
8,000+ LEARN N GO WHITEBOARD EXPLAINER VIDEOS
WHY THIS MATTERS FOR RETAKERS
If your previous course used text explanations and you still failed, the explanation format may have been part of the problem. Research on multimedia learning supports the idea that combining words with pictures can improve understanding compared to text alone.
Many retakers report understanding concepts for the first time after watching a Learn N GO video on a topic they'd "studied" multiple times before.
REBUILDING MOTIVATION
AFTER FAILURE
Failing the CPA exam destroys motivation. You studied for weeks or months, sat through the exam, and came up short. The last thing you want to do is open that same course again and stare at a progress bar reset to 0%. Kesler's gamified accountability system rebuilds momentum from day one.
+XP After Every Question
Immediate positive feedback, not "you got 72%." Even watching the video after a wrong answer earns XP. Progress, not punishment.
Streak System (2X/5X XP)
Rebuild your study habit one day at a time. 7-day streak = 2X XP. 30-day streak = 5X XP. The chain effect keeps you moving forward.
Level Progression (1-25)
Visible forward movement from session one. Each level is a win. Each achievement proves you're making progress, even on day one of your retake.
Goal Crusher Squad Accountability
Join a squad of up to 6 people. Set weekly goals with stakes. Accountability partners who notice when you go quiet. Research shows that adding accountability commitments can significantly improve goal completion rates.
The psychological shift: instead of "I'm re-studying because I failed,"
it becomes "I'm leveling up in a system designed to get me past this."
TWO PATHS FOR YOUR RETAKE
You don't have to abandon your current course. But you don't have to keep using it either. Kesler works both ways.
PATH A: SUPPLEMENT
Add Kesler to your existing course
THIS IS FOR YOU IF:
Keep your primary course. Add Kesler's Learn N GO videos + mentorship + accountability.
PATH B: STANDALONE
Use Kesler as your primary course
THIS IS FOR YOU IF:
Full textbook + Learn N GO videos + mentorship + gamification. Everything in one place.
Both paths include full mentorship access, all 8,000+ Learn N GO videos, gamification, and mobile apps.
WHAT CHANGES WHEN YOU
RETAKE WITH KESLER
| AREA | YOUR FAILED ATTEMPT | RETAKING WITH KESLER |
|---|---|---|
| Explanations | Text explanations you re-read without understanding | Learn N GO whiteboard videos that show you the concept step by step |
| Lectures | 30-90 min lectures you zoned out during | 2-4 minute focused videos, one per question |
| Accountability | Studied alone with no external structure | Goal Crusher squads + CPA mentorship program |
| Progress Tracking | "% complete" that reset to zero | XP, levels, streaks, and visual achievement tracking |
| Study Guidance | No guidance on HOW to study | Mentorship teaching study strategy, not just content |
| Approach | Same format, hoping for different results | Fundamentally different learning format |
COMEBACK STORIES
Real candidates who failed, switched their approach, and passed with Kesler.
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"After 8 attempts, I passed FAR with a 79! More shocked than anything because it's hard to envision it happening until it actually does. I used both Becker and Kesler CPA Review, and I went heavy on the Kesler side this time around - constantly reviewing my custom flashcards (I had accumulated around 270 of them), reviewing each questions' "gem," and circling back to Becker for more diversification with practice MCQs and sims. To anyone struggling through FAR or any other section, please keep at it. I didn't think this was possible either... stick to your system and Bryan's studying method. It WORKS!"
— Bryce W., FAR Passed After 8 Attempts
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"I PASSED FAR WITH AN 84!!! You have no idea what an accomplishment this is for me! I have been taking this exam for 5 years and have tested specifically for FAR at least 13 times... I really lost count after that. It wasn't until I used your study methods that I got the score I am more than thankful. I'm honestly in shock!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!"
— Emma Jean, FAR Passed After 13+ Attempts
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"Passed AUD with a 79!! 3rd times a charm! Went from 62 to 69 to 79! I truly feel like supplementing with Kesler helped me get over the hump. Thanks Bryan and team! I felt like reading over the whys and gems helped me to understand the concepts better because the explanations are to the point and easy to understand."
— Jessica, AUD Passed After Supplementing With Kesler (62 → 69 → 79)
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"I have always wanted to be a CPA. I tried a few times, passed a few, but, life happens, so I quit. At almost 40, I thought to myself, can I still do this since I've been out of school so long? Then I found Bryan's Kesler CPA videos on YouTube and was hooked! Yes, I can do this with a mentor!! ...I only passed one on the first try, which I was not expecting, and one took me four tries. Bryan's Kesler CPA Mentorship was the foundation upon my completion of passing all 4 exam and I would highly recommend him to all future CPA candidates!!!"
— Kathy Kosar, All 4 Sections Passed
RETAKER FAQ
It depends on why you failed. If you didn't connect with your course's teaching format (long lectures, text explanations), switching to Kesler gives you a completely different approach with Learn N GO whiteboard explainer videos and built-in mentorship. If you liked your course's content but need better explanations and accountability, add Kesler as a supplement at $77/month. Either way, the CPA mentorship program helps you build a new study strategy specifically for your retake.
Only if you study it differently. Re-reading the same textbook and re-watching the same lectures rarely produces different results. Kesler's Learn N GO whiteboard explainer videos present concepts visually in a 2-4 minute whiteboard format. Research on multimedia learning supports the idea that combining words with pictures can improve understanding over text alone. Many retakers report understanding topics for the first time after switching to visual explanations.
This depends on your score gap and which section you're retaking. The CPA mentorship program will help you build a realistic retake timeline based on your specific situation, using the Sprint Clock for focused daily sessions and the mentorship for study strategy guidance.
Yes. AUD, FAR, REG, BAR, ISC, and TCP. All included in both the monthly plan ($77/month) and the unlimited plan ($697 one-time). Monthly subscribers get one section at a time and can switch every 30 days.
Kesler's CPA mentorship program teaches you HOW to study for the CPA exam, not just what to study. Built on Bryan Kesler's experience reaching 68,000+ CPA candidates since 2015. From 2019 to 2022, Bryan's mentorship was the official partner for four major CPA review courses. You learn study scheduling, weak area diagnosis, time management, and retake strategy.
With the monthly plan, you keep access as long as you're subscribed (one section at a time, switch every 30 days). With the unlimited plan, you get extended access to all sections (accounts auto-deactivate after 12 months of inactivity but can be reactivated with a current NTS). The mentorship program and gamified accountability system are designed to help prevent repeated failures by changing how you study, not just what you study. 30-day money-back guarantee available for first-time customers.
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Kesler CPA Review is a CPA exam prep course founded by Bryan Kesler, CPA, featuring 8,000+ Learn N GO whiteboard explainer videos, gamification, mentorship, and mobile apps. 68,000+ CPA candidates reached since 2015.
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