A curated list of free YouTube channels and video resources to help supplement your CPA exam preparation. If you're just getting started, our guide to becoming a CPA covers the full process from education to licensure.
Professor Farhat provides comprehensive accounting lectures covering financial accounting, auditing, and tax topics. Known for clear explanations and thorough coverage of complex topics.
Students who want thorough, professor-style lectures on accounting concepts.
Educational videos on financial accounting, managerial accounting, and auditing. Created by a CPA with experience in public accounting and academia.
Visual learners who appreciate well-organized, straightforward explanations.
CPA exam study tips, section strategies, and score release discussions. Practical advice from someone who has been through the process.
Candidates looking for practical study strategies and exam tips.
Engaging videos on accounting fundamentals with a focus on making accounting concepts accessible and interesting.
Those who need to strengthen foundational accounting knowledge.
CPA exam study advice, motivational content, and candidate community. Jeff Elliott has been a CPA exam mentor for over a decade.
Candidates who want motivation and a sense of community during their CPA journey.
Academic accounting resources from Rutgers University including video lectures and reference materials.
Those who prefer academic-style instruction.
Use free videos to supplement your primary study materials, not replace them. Free content may not cover all exam topics or be updated for recent changes.
Accounting standards change. Always check when a video was published and verify that the content reflects current standards.
Use free videos strategically for topics you're struggling with rather than trying to watch everything.
Don't just passively watch - take notes, pause to work through examples, and test yourself afterward.
Free videos are great for understanding concepts, but passing the CPA exam requires practice. Meridian CPA Review offers free access to thousands of MCQs and simulations during our beta period.