CPA Exam Study Planner
Plan your study timeline across all 4 CPA exam sections within the 18-month window.
Inputs
Results
Total Months
6.5 months
Sections Remaining4
Remaining Study Hours470 hrs
Total Weeks28 weeks
Within 18-Month Window?Yes
Avg Hours / Section118 hrs
Avg Weeks / Section7 weeks
Total Hours (All 4)470 hrs
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Study Hours / Week — the number of hours you can realistically commit to CPA study each week.
- Enter the recommended study hours for each section: AUD, FAR, REG, and TCP. Most review courses suggest 100–150 hours per section.
- Set Buffer Weeks / Section (1–2 weeks) to account for review, scheduling delays, and exam day logistics.
- If you have already passed some sections, update Sections Already Passed so the planner skips those.
- Review Total Months and Within 18-Month Window? — the AICPA requires all four sections to be passed within 18 months.
- Use the Study Plan by Section table to assign target exam dates for each section.
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