CPA · CMA · EA Exam Prep

The numbers your family
deserves to see.

Real results from working parents, first-gen grads, and career-changers who passed on the first try — with 45 minutes a day.

92%first-attempt pass rateacross CPA, CMA & EA exams

14,000+parents who passedwhile working full-time

47 daysaverage to exam-readyfrom enrollment to test date

3.2Mpractice questions answeredby students just like you

1 lessthing keeping you upat night — that's the goal

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Part 1 of 3

The practical questions.

The ones you Google at 11 PM before deciding whether to enroll.

Most Asked

Can I really study with only 45 minutes a day?

Yes — if those 45 minutes are the right ones.

Our curriculum is built around micro-sessions — dense, focused blocks that align with the way working adults actually retain information. No 4-hour marathon sessions. No guilt about the days you can only do 20 minutes.

Sample Week — CPA Far Section

MonGovernmental accounting — fund types (video + 15 Qs)45 min

TueFlashcard review — prior week concepts20 min

WedPractice MCQs — budget variances45 min

ThuRest or review (school pickup day)Optional

FriSimulated task-based simulation50 min

SatWeak topic deep-dive + progress check40 min

SunWeek review + set next week's schedule15 min

"I studied between 9:30–10:15 PM every night after my kids went to bed. Passed FAR on my first attempt." — Marcus T., passed Dec 2025

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Career Changers

What if I've been out of school for ten years?

A decade away is not a disqualifier. It's data.

Our Diagnostic Placement Tool identifies exactly where your knowledge sits today — not where it was in 2014. You'll start from your actual baseline, not chapter one.

What the diagnostic covers:

→Core accounting concepts (retained or forgotten?)

→Tax law changes since your last exam

→Technology-based questions (new since 2024 CPA)

→Your strongest and weakest topic clusters

Take the 5-Minute Diagnostic →

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CPA, CMA, or EA — how do I choose?

The right credential depends on where you're going, not where you've been.

CPA

Public accounting, audit, or corporate finance

Hardest. 4 sections, 150 credit hours required.

Highest salary premium: +$22k median

CMA

Corporate finance, FP&A, management roles

Moderate. 2 parts, no credit hour requirement.

Strong for internal advancement: +$15k median

Tax practice, IRS representation, bookkeeping firms

Most accessible. 3 parts, no degree required.

Best for solo practice or tax specialization

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I work nights and weekends. Does this work for me?

Your schedule is the schedule. We build around it.

All content is fully async — no live sessions, no scheduled cohorts, no "check in by Friday." Study at 6 AM before your shift, or at midnight after it. Your progress waits exactly where you left it.

Mobile-first app

Full access on any device

Offline mode

Download lessons for dead zones

Save & resume

Mid-question saves supported

Smart reminders

Nudges around your calendar

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Part 2 of 3

The comparison questions.

You've looked at other options. Here's how we fit into that research — honestly.

Comparison

How is this different from Becker?

We'll show you the table. You decide.

Becker is excellent. So are we — but we're built for a different student. Here's the honest comparison:

Feature

Ledger

Becker

Price

$49/mo or $299 all-access

$999–$3,499 upfront

Study schedule builder

Built around your life

Generic weekly plan

Adaptive difficulty

Yes — session by session

Yes — question by question

Mobile offline access

Full offline mode

Limited

Pass guarantee

Free retake support

Conditional refund

Community

Working parents cohort

General forums

Instructor access

Async Q&A, 48hr response

Live office hours

Progress to family

Shareable milestone badges

Not available

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Pricing

What does it actually cost? No asterisks.

$49/month. $299 for full access. That's it.

Monthly

$49

/month, cancel anytime

✓ All exam content (CPA/CMA/EA)

✓ Adaptive question bank

✓ Study schedule builder

✓ Progress tracking

Best Value

All-Access

$299

one-time, yours forever

✓ Everything in Monthly

✓ Free retake support

✓ All future updates

✓ Shareable family badges

No credit card required to start. Free study plan and diagnostic included.

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What if I follow the plan and still fail?

Then we study together until you don't.

If you complete 80% of the assigned material and fail your first attempt, you get full retake support at no charge — new practice sets, an updated schedule, and a direct line to our instructor team.

The Ledger Retake Commitment

→ Diagnostic review of your exam performance report

→ Rebuilt study schedule targeting weak sections

→ 90 additional days of full platform access

→ Weekly check-in with a study coach

"I failed REG by 4 points. Ledger rebuilt my schedule in 24 hours. Passed 8 weeks later." — Priya N., Chicago

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Part 3 of 3

The real questions.

The ones you don't say out loud. The ones that keep you up.

You're Not Alone

My family is sacrificing for this. What if I let them down?

That fear is exactly why we built this the way we did.

We don't take that lightly. Every design decision — the 45-minute sessions, the flexible schedule, the family milestone badges — exists because we know what's riding on this for you.

From students who've been exactly where you are:

"My husband took a second job so I could study. Passing wasn't just for me — it was for everything we gave up together."

Danielle R.

Passed CMA Part 2, March 2025 · Two kids, full-time controller

"I told my mom I was going back to school at 34. She cried. I wasn't going to fail her. Passed EA on the first try."

Jerome W.

Passed EA Part 3, November 2024 · First in family to hold a credential

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Everyone else seems more prepared than me.

They're not. They just started earlier.

The CPA exam has a 45–55% first-attempt pass rate industry-wide. The people who look confident in study groups are often the most anxious. Starting is the hardest part. You've already done it.

Our student breakdown (2025 cohort):

First-generation college graduates41%

Career changers from non-accounting fields28%

Students who failed at least once before33%

Working 40+ hours per week during prep67%

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Topic Help

Governmental accounting makes no sense to me.

It doesn't make sense to most people at first. That's not a you problem.

Governmental accounting is the #1 topic our students cite as their biggest wall. We built an entire dedicated track for it — starting from "what even is a fund?" and building to modified accrual and GASB pronouncements.

The Governmental Accounting Track includes:

✓6 micro-video lessons (8–12 min each)

✓240 topic-specific practice questions

✓The "Fund Types" cheat sheet (laminated PDF)

✓Comparison: Governmental vs. for-profit accounting

✓GASB vs. FASB — when each applies

✓Mock exam section with answer explanations

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Is this the right time in my life to do this?

There is no perfect time. But there is a right one.

The students who succeed aren't the ones with the most free time — they're the ones with the clearest reason. If you have a reason, we have a plan.

Signs the timing is right:

→You've thought about this for more than 6 months

→Someone is counting on you to do this

→You know what passing would change financially

→You're tired of waiting for "less busy"

Start with a Free Study Plan →

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Which exam are you preparing for?

You've read this far.

The lamp is on.
The binder is open.

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The numbers your familydeserves to see.

The practical questions.

Can I really study with only 45 minutes a day?

What if I've been out of school for ten years?

CPA, CMA, or EA — how do I choose?

I work nights and weekends. Does this work for me?

The comparison questions.

How is this different from Becker?

What does it actually cost? No asterisks.

What if I follow the plan and still fail?

The real questions.

My family is sacrificing for this. What if I let them down?

Everyone else seems more prepared than me.

Governmental accounting makes no sense to me.

Is this the right time in my life to do this?

Take the Diagnostic.

Which exam are you preparing for?

The lamp is on.The binder is open.

The numbers your family
deserves to see.

The lamp is on.
The binder is open.