PocketCPA vs Becker
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PocketCPA covers all six CPA exam sections for $44.99 a month, with 10,971 multiple-choice questions and 925 task-based simulations. Becker's CPA review packages start at $2,499 and list 9,500+ multiple-choice questions and 450+ simulations.
| Schedule of figures | PocketCPA | Becker |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple-choice questionsa | 10,971 | 9,500+ |
| Task-based simulationsa | 925 | 450+ |
| Exam sections included | 6 | 6 |
| AICPA blueprint groups coveredb | 114 of 114 | not published |
| Cost for 24 months, all sectionsc | $1,079.76 | $2,499.00 |
- aPocketCPA counted from the question bank when this page was built. Becker as printed on its package cards, read October 2, 2026.
- bGroups of the AICPA CPA Exam Blueprints with at least one PocketCPA lesson and question.
- c24 monthly charges of $44.99, against Becker's Advantage package, which includes 24 months of access.
Cost over time
| Months of study | PocketCPA, monthly | Becker Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | $44.99 | $2,499.00 |
| 3 months | $134.97 | $2,499.00 |
| 6 months | $269.94 | $2,499.00 |
| 12 months | $539.88 | $2,499.00 |
| 24 months | $1,079.76 | $2,499.00 |
PocketCPA bills monthly and stops when you cancel. Becker's Advantage price is paid for the full 24 months whenever you finish.
Practice questions by section
| Section | Questions and simulations |
|---|---|
| FAR, Financial Accounting and Reporting | 3,213 |
| AUD, Auditing and Attestation | 2,222 |
| REG, Taxation and Regulation | 2,212 |
| BAR, Business Analysis and Reporting | 1,633 |
| ISC, Information Systems and Controls | 1,019 |
| TCP, Tax Compliance and Planning | 1,597 |
| All six sections | 11,896 |
Notes to the comparison
Is there a cheaper alternative to Becker?
Yes. PocketCPA covers all six sections of the CPA exam for $44.99 a month, against Becker packages that start at $2,499 for 24 months of access. A full 24 months of PocketCPA costs $1,079.76, and you can cancel in any month.
How much does Becker CPA review cost?
Becker's Advantage package is $2,499 for 24 months of access, or $104.12 a month over 24 months on Becker's payment plan, plus a processing fee of $69 to $119. Prices read from Becker's course page on October 2, 2026.
Does PocketCPA have as many practice questions as Becker?
More. PocketCPA holds 10,971 multiple-choice questions and 925 task-based simulations. Becker's packages list 9,500+ multiple-choice questions and 450+ simulations.
Does a PocketCPA plan cover every section?
Yes. One plan opens all six sections: the three cores (FAR, AUD and REG) and all three disciplines (BAR, ISC and TCP), so you can study whichever discipline you choose to sit.
How were these figures counted?
PocketCPA's figures are counted from the question bank when the page is built. Becker's are the figures printed on its own package cards, read on October 2, 2026. Simulations are counted as whole simulations for both, not as the questions inside them.
Can I try PocketCPA before paying?
Yes. Worked sample questions for every section are free at pocketcpa.ai/sample with no account, and a full-length FAR mock exam is free with a free account.
Becker's figures are the ones printed on its own package cards at becker.com, read on October 2, 2026. PocketCPA's are counted from the question bank each time this page is built. Becker is a trademark of its owner. PocketCPA is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Becker Professional Education.