Kesler CPA Review: a monthly subscription with video-led lessons
Kesler is a smaller, subscription-priced CPA course. A 2026 review lists $97 a month with all six sections included, and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Ratings and notes are our editorial assessment, using the rubric on our methodology page. They draw on third-party reviews, not on independent testing of each course, and the copy of Kesler’s own site we could see was old, so pricing and tier details below are as reported. Prices change often, so confirm at checkout.
What it does well
A 2026 review describes a complete course for a flat monthly price, with all six CPA sections included at every price tier, mobile apps, whiteboard-style Learn N GO videos, flashcards, simulations, gamification and mentorship. It reports occasional flash sales that bring the monthly price to $77.
A pricing roundup lists Kesler at $77 to $1,197 with monthly or unlimited (until you pass) access, so there appear to be both subscription and one-time options. Check Kesler’s site for what is on sale now.
Where it falls short
Its simulation bank is reported as smaller than the big courses’. One review lists 150 or more simulations, against more than 500 at UWorld and 1,200 at Gleim by their own accounts. Kesler’s own site cites 8,000 or more Learn N GO whiteboard videos, and we could not confirm its multiple-choice question count. A pricing roundup says Kesler has no pass guarantee, while another review lists a 30-day money-back guarantee, which is a trial refund, not a pass guarantee.
A subscription model also means the total cost depends on how many months you study. At $97 a month, a year of study is about $1,164, so compare against the lump-sum courses for your own timeline.
Pricing as reported
| Item | What was reported |
|---|---|
| Monthly price | $97 a month, no long-term commitment, with all six sections included |
| Flash sale price | $77 a month, occasionally |
| Range in a pricing roundup | $77 to $1,197, with monthly or unlimited access |
| Refund | 30-day money-back guarantee, per one review |
| Pass guarantee | None, per a pricing roundup |
From third-party reviews in 2026. We could not confirm tiers on Kesler’s own site, so check it before buying.
What Kesler’s own site shows
Pages on Kesler’s site that we could reach on October 13, 2026 list a one-payment Unlimited Access Until You Pass plan covering all six CPA sections at a standard $997, shown at $697 through Kesler’s own discount page. They describe 8,000+ Learn N GO whiteboard explanation videos tied to practice questions, gamification with points, streaks and levels, CPA mentorship, and a free trial with no credit card. Kesler’s homepage mentions a 30-day money-back guarantee on purchases, and its app page names three paid memberships: Monthly, Complete and Max. Kesler also says the course can be used on its own or to supplement another course.
Who should skip this Kesler CPA review course
- You want the largest practice bank: Gleim lists 12,000+ multiple-choice questions and 1,200+ simulations.
- You want a pass guarantee: Becker, UWorld and Gleim Premium Pro each offer one, with conditions.
- You want live classes and one-on-one tutoring built in: Becker includes them from Pro upward.
Kesler versus Gleim, briefly
| Kesler | Gleim | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $97 a month, as reported | $2,499 to $3,499 per course, per Gleim |
| Multiple-choice questions | Not confirmed (Kesler cites 8,000+ videos) | Gleim says 12,000+ |
| Task-based simulations | Reported 150+ | Gleim says 1,200+ |
| Access | Monthly, or unlimited on some options | 18 months, or until you pass on Premium tiers |
| Guarantee | 30-day refund reported; no pass guarantee | Access to updated materials until you pass; Premium Pro adds a conditional refund |
Full detail in Gleim vs Kesler, or see all CPA course comparisons.
Common questions
How long does access last?
Reviews describe a monthly subscription, with an unlimited option reported by one pricing roundup. Check Kesler’s site for what each option includes.
Is Kesler worth the money?
It can suit candidates who want a low monthly price and are comfortable with a smaller question bank. If you want the largest question bank or a pass guarantee, compare it with the bigger courses.
Can I get a discount on Kesler?
One review reports occasional flash sales that lower the monthly price. Check Kesler’s site and confirm the price at checkout.
Does Kesler have a free trial?
Kesler offers a free trial with no credit card required. Kesler says the trial is a limited preview, with full features on its paid memberships.
Is there a Kesler CPA review app?
Kesler runs as a progressive web app in mobile and desktop browsers rather than a native iOS or Android app, and Kesler says there is no separate charge for it.
The final call
Consider Kesler if a monthly subscription fits your timeline and budget. Check its current pricing, question counts and guarantee terms on its own site first, since we could not verify them there.
Sources: Kesler CPA Review plans, Kesler mobile and web app and Gleim Premium Pro, checked October 13, 2026.