Choosing Your Access Length

Timelines will vary based on prior education, experience, and engagement with the materials. 

Learners with an active CPA Knowledge Essentials registration may elect to extend their access length for 6 months if they would like more time to work through the content. 

Sample timelines below are intended for planning purposes only. Actual completion times will vary based on prior education, learning needs, content engagement and pace of study.

Educational Background

 

Available Study Time* 

Approximate Path Length** 

Recommended Access Length

Accounting Degree

I completed an accounting degree no longer in currency and am now ready to fast-track refreshing my knowledge 

 Part-time

22–26 weeks

6-Month

 Full-time

11–13 weeks

6-Month

Business Degree

I studied foundational accounting and business courses as part of my degree, but did not focus on advanced-level accounting courses 

Part-time

22–26 weeks

12-Month

Full-time

16–18 weeks

6-Month

Non-Business Degree

I am exploring a career in accounting, but my formal education did not provide a solid foundation in business and accounting. 

Part-time

50–54 weeks

12-Month

Full-time

25–27 weeks

12-Month


Part-time pathway is based on 15-20 study hours per week; full-time pathway is based on 30-40 study hours per week