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 | ||||