Gleim CPA Review has been one of the popular CPA exam review courses and was often recommended by college professors. However, competition is getting intense… is Gleim still good for the new CPA exam format?
Is Gleim Still Good?
Curious, I spent some time today researching on Gleim vs Becker, Bisk, Wiley, Lambers, Yaeger, Roger and other competitors. The comments are really a mixed bag, but after sorting them through their strength and weakness is very clear.
So What’s The Pros And Cons Of Gleim CPA Review?
Pros
- Strong In Preparation Test. Gleim CPA review has very good questions and simulations. Many people find the Gleim has a very organized way to complete all the tests.
- Very Affordable Price. Gleim CPA’s book + test preparation software combo for all 4 parts is $339.8 which suit candidates with tighter budget.
Take A Look Yourself!
Gleim has generously offered me a chance to review their 2012 test prep software. You can get an inside look of how the software works together with its many features:
Cons
- The Book Could Be Overwhelming. This has been a relatively consistent comments I can find in the forums. Some people find it hard to read, others too much to read… it’s simply not too user-friendly. In terms of comments from my readers, I get only a few on Gleim but one reader did speak highly of the Gleim AUD book + test prep software being very comprehensive and covering all the important points.
- Gleim Online Not Really Interactive? I haven’t got a chance to review this, but supposedly Gleim Online is simply a powerpoint slide with a voice that repeats the text on the slide. Similar comments apply to the audio series.
- Not For The Un-Disciplined. Since it is not a lecture or any type of guided review, no one is going to push you to study. It does not mean Gleim’s material is not good but candidates should be well aware of this before the purchase.
My Conclusion: Get The Book + Test Prep Software Combo
First of all, I think Gleim CPA test prep software is pretty good and I highly recommend it if:
- You prefer to study on your own without the need to watch videos and ask questions via chat rooms and online portal
- You are well trained to read condensed textbook so you won’t mind it being very comprehensive
- You need a good resource as a supplementary practice test material, especially for those who understand the concepts but need more practice to get that extra 5-10 points to pass the exam.
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Really enjoyed the content. I was writing a blog post on Gleim and linked my post to yours. Where were you able to find objective reviews on the material? I was only getting hits on their website and other related products.
Hi Alexander,
Thanks a lot for your comment and I am happy that you link this page to your site. I initially gathered reviews from the CPA review forums, but you’ll have to be careful because some of the forums could be “biased” (I heard they delete unfavorable comment on “partners”, or delete favorable review from “non-partners”).
Now that I have a large enough readership, I gather information from subscribers to my mini-course where I ask them for feedback or any comments they may have on the products they have chosen.
Hope it helps? All the best to your blog! Stephanie