Surgent CPA Review: now folded into UWorld
Surgent’s own CPA page now says Surgent is part of UWorld and directs new CPA candidates to UWorld CPA Review. We could not find a way to buy Surgent CPA Review as a separate course. This page records what it was and where to look now.
Ownership note: UWorld acquired Surgent on April 30, 2026 and also owns Roger CPA Review. As of our October 2026 check, Surgent’s CPA page is titled “CPA Exam Review, Now Through UWorld” and sells UWorld packages at an exclusive Surgent discount. Surgent says existing Surgent CPA customers will have their access details communicated separately.
Ratings and notes elsewhere on this site are our editorial assessment from published details and third-party reviews, not independent testing. The Surgent CPA score we published earlier described the course as it was sold before the change, so we have removed it from this page.
What happened to Surgent CPA Review
UWorld announced it had acquired Surgent Accounting & Financial Education from the KnowFully Learning Group. It was UWorld's third purchase in accounting and finance education, after Wiley Efficient Learning and Roger CPA Review.
UWorld's announcement said it would keep running Surgent's products as usual, with no disruption to current offerings.
Surgent's CPA page was rebuilt as "CPA Exam Review, Now Through UWorld". It now sells UWorld CPA Review packages at a Surgent price instead of Surgent's own CPA passes.
We found no separate Surgent CPA Review for sale. Surgent's EA review, Income Tax School and CPE remain on the Surgent platform.
What Surgent says now
- Surgent’s FAQ: “Surgent is now part of UWorld. For CPA Exam preparation, UWorld CPA Review is the current recommended course, combining Surgent’s technology heritage with UWorld’s CPA content and instruction.”
- Existing customers. Surgent says to contact Surgent Support about current access.
- Still active at Surgent. Its FAQ says Surgent EA Review, Surgent Income Tax School and Surgent CPE remain active on the Surgent platform. Its menu also links CIA, CISA and CMA review pages, which we have not checked.
What it was, per earlier reviews
Third-party reviews from 2025 and early 2026 described three tiers: Essentials Pass at $799, Premier Pass at $1,299 and Ultimate Pass at $1,699. Each came with access until you pass and a pass guarantee with conditions. They reported 9,000 or more multiple-choice questions, 500 or more simulations and adaptive A.S.A.P. technology. Those listings predate the change, so do not assume any of it can still be bought.
The adaptive approach was the reason most candidates picked Surgent. UWorld’s course has its own adaptive tool, SmartPath, which compares your progress with that of past candidates who passed. If adaptive study was what drew you to Surgent, that is the feature to look at in UWorld’s free trial.
What UWorld offers Surgent customers
Surgent’s page lists UWorld CPA Review packages with an exclusive Surgent price, applied automatically. Premier is $1,999 (18 months of access) and Elite-Unlimited is $2,299 (unlimited access until you pass). Elite-Unlimited+ at $2,899 adds a per-section money-back pass guarantee. It also describes a Fresh Start discount for people who bought another provider’s full course. See our UWorld review for details and caveats.
| Package | List price | Surgent price | Access | What it adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier | $3,499 | $1,999 | 18 months | 9,000+ practice questions, 500+ simulations, 1,400+ video lectures, digital study guides |
| Elite-Unlimited | $3,899 | $2,299 | Until you pass, up to 3 years | Printed study guides, full-length mock exams, live boot camps |
| Elite-Unlimited+ | $4,699 | $2,899 | Until you pass, up to 3 years | All six sections; $250 per section refund if you fail, up to $1,000, if requirements are met |
| Fresh Start (Elite-Unlimited) | $3,899 | $1,299 | Until you pass, up to 3 years | For people who bought another provider’s full course ($1,000 or more), with proof |
Prices as listed on Surgent’s CPA page, checked October 13, 2026
Two caveats. UWorld’s 90% pass rate figure covers only candidates who hit its SmartPath benchmarks, not everyone who buys the course. And the pass guarantee applies only to Elite-Unlimited+ and only if UWorld’s requirements are met, so read the terms before you count on it.
Who should look elsewhere
If you came here comparing Surgent with another course, the real comparison is now UWorld against that course. Start with Becker vs UWorld or UWorld vs Gleim, or use our course comparison page for any pair. If price matters most, the current CPA course discounts list what each provider is offering now.
Common questions
Can I still buy Surgent CPA Review?
We found no separate Surgent CPA Review for sale. Surgent’s own page redirects CPA candidates to UWorld packages, so check Surgent Support if you need to confirm.
What if I already own it?
Surgent says access details for existing customers are being communicated separately. Contact Surgent Support.
Is Surgent CPA Review the same as UWorld CPA Review now?
For new CPA candidates, yes in practice. Surgent’s CPA page sells UWorld CPA Review packages, and Surgent describes UWorld CPA Review as its current recommended course.
Is Surgent EA Review still available?
Yes. Surgent says Surgent EA Review, Surgent Income Tax School and Surgent CPE remain active on the Surgent platform.
Sources: Surgent CPA page and UWorld’s acquisition announcement, checked October 13, 2026.