FAR 101
The basics you need before FAR: debits and credits, the financial statements and journal entries.
CPA exam topics, finally explained.
Short video lessons for FAR and AUD, worked out step by step in Excel, so the hardest topics finally make sense.
★★★★★
Jack taught me in 15 minutes what Becker couldn't in 50+ hours.Logan F., Bonds course
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Period | Cash | Interest | Amort. | Carrying value |
| 2 | Issue | 92,278 | |||
| 3 | 1 | 4,000 | 4,614 | 614 | 92,892 |
| 4 | 2 | 4,000 | 4,645 | 645 | 93,537 |
| 5 | 3 | 4,000 | 4,677 | 677 | 94,214 |
| 6 | 4 | 4,000 | 4,711 | 711 | 94,925 |
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I'm stuck on one topic
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I don't know what I'm weak at
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FAR so Far: every FAR course
All 9 FAR courses on this page, plus every new FAR course Jack releases later, at no extra cost.
- All 9 current FAR courses
- Every future FAR course, included
- Costs less than buying the 9 courses one by one ($234.91)
“For anyone struggling with the harder to master concepts, this course was well worth the money.”Kiely D.
“The price is right and the material is complete and effective.”Brett S.
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FAR courses
Each course has video lessons, Excel files and practice questions. Click a course to see what's inside.
Bonds
Premiums, discounts, present value and amortization.
“The Bonds course... It might be the best CPA course in history.” Diego A. $24.99 See courseLeases
Finance vs. operating leases, right-of-use assets and journal entries.
“Before today, I used to be completely lost on Leases. Now I have full confidence I can get any lease question correct.” Zachary H. $24.99 See courseStocks & EPS
Common and preferred stock, treasury stock, dividends and EPS.
“I FINALLY understand how to get diluted EPS. I never thought I was gonna be able to understand it.” Mahaam J. $24.99 See courseConsolidations & Equity Method
Eliminations, noncontrolling interest and the equity method.
“One of the biggest wins for me was finally being able to calculate goodwill correctly. That alone made the course worth it.” Dubraska O. $34.99 See courseDeferred Taxes
Temporary differences, DTAs, DTLs, valuation allowances and NOLs.
“He makes complex stuff easy to understand. His course has great content with real life examples. He is funny too!” Mamadou B. $24.99 See courseInventory
FIFO, LIFO, weighted average, lower of cost or market and consignments.
“Easy to understand. Things are starting to click! 10/10.” Nicholas C. $24.99 See courseNot-For-Profit & Government
NFP donations, NFP financial statements and governmental funds.
“If you want to understand FAR or accounting topics, Pass with Jack clears many other CPA study materials.” Dylan C. $24.99 See courseCredit Losses & Financial Instruments
CECL, factoring and pledging receivables, notes and impairment.
“I don't know why Becker needed 1:45 [hours] to explain something that took you 25min.” Hollis S. $24.99 See courseCash
Bank reconciliations, cash to accrual and the cash flow statement.
“I have always just gone at it, felt overwhelmed and questioned if I had missed things. [Jack's] logical method will save me time.” Billy B. $24.99 See course
Need 3 or more of these? A bundle is cheaper. See bundles
AUD courses are coming
Subsequent Events releases this week. Sampling is next.
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Mastering the CPA Spreadsheet
Learn the exam's Excel tool before test day so you're faster on sims.
Weak topic quiz
Answer exam-style questions and see which FAR topics you should study.
Not sure yet?
Here's what students said about the same worries.
"I've failed before."
“I have been working on passing these exams off and on for the last 11 years. I have never felt like I understand these subjects as much as I do now after watching these videos.”Jayme S., Cash
"I already paid for Becker."
“Jack goes into detail and is better at explaining hard topics than Becker is.”Alexis D., Leases
“I finally understand intercompany transactions. Becker made no sense. THANK YOU.”Kristina S., Consolidations
"I don't have time."
“Feels like I get all the info from a 20 minute lecture in under 10 minutes.”Sarah S., NFP & Government
“I can whip out the lease table and the bond table on test day and only clock like 35 seconds after the clock starts.”Greg C., Leases
"Will it help on the actual exam?"
“I've been 100% correct on every dollar-value LIFO question I see, even days later.”Elizabeth M., FAR 101
"I'm not great at accounting."
“You dumb it down enough to where anyone with no accounting experience can take this.”Josalyn L., Leases
Still unsure?
Try the free FAR 101 course first. If the teaching clicks for you there, the paid courses work the same way.
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Hi, I'm Jack.
I'm a licensed California CPA. I passed all four sections of the CPA exam on my first try in about four months, with an average score of 87. I didn't major in accounting, so I teach the way I wish someone had taught me: one step at a time.
- California CPA
- Passed all 4 sections first try
- 87 average score
Questions
I bought a course. How do I watch it?
Click Student login at the top of this page and log in with the email you used to buy. Your courses will be there.
What topics do you cover?
Right now, the 9 FAR topics on this page, with new courses added regularly and AUD on the way. See all courses
Should I buy one course or a bundle?
If you only need one topic, buy that course. If you need 3 or more, a bundle is cheaper. If you want all of FAR, get FAR so Far, which also includes every FAR course released later.
Can I pay over time?
Yes, for FAR so Far. Pay $99.97 today, then $49.99 a month for 2 months. See the payment plan
Do you have AUD courses?
They're coming. Subsequent Events releases this week, and Sampling is next.
Can I get 1-on-1 help?
Yes. Jack offers private 90-minute tutoring sessions for FAR, AUD, ISC and REG. See tutoring