What's Buzzing on the CPA Exam?
We analyze candidate discussion boards so you don't have to — and turn that data into focused study intel.
Why it matters: The topics candidates discuss most are often the ones causing the most confusion — and showing up most on the exam. Stop guessing what to study. Focus on what's actually being tested.
Track the Buzz
See which topics are generating the most discussion right now among CPA candidates
Top Trending Topics Right Now
- Basis (Individual, Partnership, S-Corp)1742 mentions
- Business Law (BLAW)1554 mentions
- Book-to-Tax Adjustments1383 mentions
- Taxable Income Calculations1296 mentions
Sample data shown — full reports include all sections with ranked topic lists.
FAR Topic Distribution
CPA Exam Reports
Focused intel on the topics that matter most — broken down by exam section
What's In Each Report
Each report covers one section of the CPA exam and tells you exactly which topics are generating the most candidate discussion — so you can prioritize intelligently.
CPA Exam Structure
The CPA exam has three required Core sections and one Discipline section you choose:
Core Sections (Required for all candidates):
- AUDAuditing and Attestation
- FARFinancial Accounting and Reporting
- REGTaxation and Regulation
Discipline Sections (Choose one):
- BARBusiness Analysis and Reporting
- ISCInformation Systems and Control
- TCPTax Compliance and Planning
What You'll Get
Highly Tested Topic Rankings
A ranked list of the topics generating the most candidate discussion — built from hundreds of real posts. These are the areas you should be prioritizing.
Real Candidate Insights
We monitor public candidate forums so you don't have to scroll through endless posts. The signal is extracted and handed to you cleanly.
Study Focus Recommendations
Know exactly where to direct your energy. Each report tells you not just what's trending, but how to think about allocating your limited study time.
Built for Busy Candidates
Most CPA candidates are working full-time. We respect your time — these reports give you the clarity to study smarter, not just longer.
Pricing
Every CPA candidate must pass all 4 sections. The bundle covers your entire exam for half the cost of buying individually.
Single Report
Best if you're laser-focused on one section right now
- Choose one: AUD, FAR, REG, TCP, ISC, or BAR
- Ranked list of highly tested topics for that section
- Built from hundreds of real candidate discussions
Full Access Bundle
Best for candidates who still have multiple sections ahead
You save $397 — all 6 sections included
- All 6 section reports (AUD, FAR, REG, BAR, ISC, TCP)
- You need all 4 sections to become a CPA — this covers every one of them
- Compare discipline sections before committing to one
- If you retake a section, you already have the report
Free Sample
See exactly what you're getting before you spend a dollar
- Full sample report from a real testing window
- Shows our methodology and topic ranking format
- No credit card. No commitment.
💡 Every CPA candidate must pass all 4 sections.
Buying sections one at a time costs $796. The Full Bundle is $399 — covers all 3 required Core sections plus all 3 Discipline options, including any retakes. Simple math.
Why CPABee?
Study smarter with intel from the broader CPA candidate community
Community-powered intel
We analyze hundreds of posts from active CPA candidates to surface the topics generating the most discussion. That collective signal tells you where the difficulty — and the testing — is concentrated.
Focus on what's tested
Not all topics are created equal. Our reports help you spend your time on high-yield areas rather than spreading thin across content that rarely shows up on exam day.
Delivered instantly
Reports land in your inbox right away. No waiting, no account to create. Just clear, actionable study intelligence you can act on today.
Why Knowing What's Highly Tested Changes Everything
Optimize Your Limited Study Time
Most CPA candidates are working full-time. With only a few hours a day, you can't study everything equally. Knowing which topics carry the most weight lets you make every study session count.
Stop Studying in the Dark
Review materials cover everything — but the exam tests some things heavily and others barely at all. CPABee gives you the signal that helps you calibrate your effort correctly.
Leverage What Others Are Learning
The CPA candidate community is constantly sharing what's showing up on their exams. We aggregate that signal and hand it to you in a clean, ranked format.
Walk In With Confidence
Knowing you've prioritized the right content reduces exam anxiety. You've studied what matters. That confidence is real — and it shows up in your score.
See What CPA Candidates Are Focused On Right Now
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