What Becker Professional Education does

Becker Professional Education is a U.S.-based professional education provider founded in 1957, specializing in certification exam preparation and continuing education for accounting, tax, and audit professionals. Operating as a subsidiary of Colibri Group (the dba for McKissock Investment Holdings, LLC), the company has prepared more than 2 million candidates cumulatively and serves over 2,900 organizations including the Big 4, all of the top 100 accounting firms, federal and state government agencies, and universities. Its product portfolio is organized around four flagship certification tracks (CPA, CMA, EA, CIA), a 1,700+ course CPE catalog, and partnership-enabled offerings such as CFP exam preparation through Boston Institute of Finance. A January 2026 launch adds an AI for Accounting and Auditing Certificate, signaling category expansion into AI upskilling for finance professionals.

The company delivers content via a cloud-based online learning platform featuring on-demand video, mobile applications, compliance tracking, and an AI-assisted learning assistant (Newt AI) in the CMA track. Technology differentiators include Becker Navigator (a student-progress tracking tool for university partners), AccountingMaster (an instructor assignment/quiz authoring tool), and a CPE Compliance Tracker. Becker offers tiered packages across its certifications (Advantage, Premium, Pro, Pro+, Concierge for CPA; Advantage and Pro for CMA) with a $3,393 retail price for the full four-part CPA course, supplemented by 0% interest Flex Pay installment plans ranging from 3 to 24 months.

Revenue is generated through subscription-based exam review packages, single-section course sales, recurring CPE subscriptions, and B2B enterprise contracts covering direct-bill arrangements with firms, GSA Schedule government contracts, university licensing, and discounts routed through 60+ state CPA society partnerships. Distribution combines direct-to-consumer self-serve online enrollment with dedicated B2B field sales for enterprise accounts, a campus ambassador program for student acquisition, and reseller-style society and university partnerships.

Name

Becker Professional Education

Legal name

Becker Professional Development Corporation

Website

https://becker.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Becker Professional Education, founded in 1957 and a subsidiary of Colibri Group, provides exam preparation for CPA, CMA, EA, and CIA certifications and 1,700+ CPE courses. It serves accounting professionals, Big 4 firms, government agencies, and universities across the U.S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification Exam Preparation and Continuing Education

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Accounting & Finance Certification Prep (CPA, CMA, CFA, FRM) (EDANAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accounting, Audit & Tax (CPA/CA/ACCA CPE) (EDAAALAA), Professional Licensure & Certification Exam Prep (Bar/CPA/NCLEX/PMP, etc.) (EDAGADAD), Professional Certification & Training Content Publishing (Exam Prep, CE/CPD) (MPAJACAL)

Keywords

• Professional exam preparation
• Continuing professional education
• Accounting certification training
• Online learning platform
• Credential exam review

Headquarters

HQ city

Downers Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Exam Review Course Subscriptions: Subscription-based access to comprehensive exam preparation courses for CPA, CMA, EA, and CIA certifications. Courses include on-demand video lectures, practice questions, study materials, and mock exams. Multi-tier packages ranging from basic to premium concierge levels.
2. CPE Subscriptions and Course Sales: Continuing Professional Education subscriptions providing ongoing access to 1,700+ courses for licensed professionals to maintain certifications. Includes on-demand bundles, certificates, and webcast courses across multiple fields of study.
3. Single Part/Section Courses: Individual exam sections available for purchase separately from full packages, allowing candidates to retake specific failed exam parts.
4. Enterprise/Corporate Training: Direct-bill arrangements and preferred provider agreements with accounting firms, corporations, government agencies, and universities for group enrollments and institutional licensing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Becker Professional Education sells subscription-based and individual online exam preparation courses for the CPA, CMA, EA, and CIA professional certifications, along with a continuing professional education (CPE) library of 1,700+ NASBA-approved courses used by licensed accountants to maintain their credentials. Courses include on-demand video lectures, practice questions, mock exams, mobile app access, AI-assisted learning tools, and tiered package levels from self-study to concierge coaching, sold both to individual candidates and to employers, universities, and government agencies.

Product overview

Becker Professional Education is a professional certification exam preparation and continuing education company offering a multi-product portfolio organized around core exam review courses (CPA, CMA, EA, CIA), a CPE subscription catalog, and partnership-enabled offerings. The core CPA Exam Review serves as the flagship product, updated for CPA Evolution with tiered packages (Advantage, Premium, Pro, Pro+, Concierge) plus Becker Academy as a study-planning add-on. CMA, EA, and CIA Exam Reviews operate as parallel certification tracks with their own packages. CPE courses — spanning 700+ on-demand and 1,000+ webcast offerings across Tax, Accounting & Auditing, Ethics, IT, and Finance — provide ongoing credential maintenance. A CFP certification track is delivered via Boston Institute of Finance partnership, while business writing content comes through Dean Learning. The portfolio is unified by shared infrastructure (Flex Pay financing, mobile apps, compliance tracking) and distributed through individual direct sales, institutional partnerships (university, government, society), and podcast/webinar content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CPA Exam Review Comprehensive online exam preparation course for the four-part CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Exam, updated for the CPA Evolution curriculum. Includes on-demand video lectures, practice questions, mock exams, mobile app, and a Pass Guarantee, available in multiple package tiers with single-section purchase options for individual candidates and enterprise buyers.
• CMA Exam Review Online exam preparation program for the two-part Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential, featuring on-demand resources, two package tiers (Advantage and Pro), single-part purchase options, and the Newt AI-powered learning assistant for adaptive CMA study support.
• EA Exam Review Online exam preparation course for the Enrolled Agent (EA) credential administered by the IRS, available in a Pro package with single-part purchase options and a Becker Promise policy.
• CIA Exam Review Online exam preparation program for the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) credential, offered in multiple package levels including Essentials, with a Challenge Exam pathway for qualified candidates and an Internal Audit Practice (IAP) exam review track.
• Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Subscription-based and individual-sale Continuing Professional Education catalog covering Tax, Accounting & Auditing, Ethics, Information Technology, and Finance, offering 700+ on-demand courses and 1,000+ webcast courses with NASBA-approved CPE credits, certificates, bundles, and compliance tracking for licensed accounting professionals.
• CFP Certification (Boston Institute of Finance partnership) Certified Financial Planner (CFP) exam preparation delivered through a partnership with the Boston Institute of Finance, providing CPAs with an accelerated path to CFP certification including a Capstone course, exam prep, and exclusive Becker friends-and-family discount pricing.
• Becker Academy Supplemental study-planning and academic support tool integrated with the CPA Exam Review, helping students build custom study plans and develop personalized learning strategies for CPA exam preparation.
• Becker Accounting Podcasts Podcast series featuring conversations with accounting and finance industry leaders, offering free CPE credit opportunities for listeners along with real-world insights and trending professional updates.
• University Partnerships Program Customized CPA Exam Review integration program for colleges and universities, offering Live On-Campus, Student Choice, and Cohort program tracks, partner pricing, direct-bill agreements, Becker Navigator tracking tools, and AccountingMaster assignment tools.
• Government Partnerships Program GSA-approved educational solutions program for government agencies including DoD, federal civilian, and state/local governments, providing CPA, CMA, and CIA exam review plus CPE with administrative access and compliance tracking.
• AI for Accounting and Auditing Certificate Self-paced certificate program equipping accounting and auditing professionals with essential AI skills, featuring nine hours of on-demand learning, hands-on exercises, and NASBA-approved CPE credits upon completion; announced by Ed Clark, President of Becker, with enrollment opening in January 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 million+ candidates prepared for professional certifications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AICPA (American Institute of CPAs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs an AICPA partner, Becker offers AICPA webcasts and certificate programs as part of its CPE course catalog, providing professionals access to authoritative content from the governing body of the CPA profession.
• IMA (Institute of Management Accountants)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBecker's partnership with IMA, the governing body of the CMA credential, allows Becker to better help professionals prepare for the CMA exam and earn CPE credits. This partnership supports Becker's CMA Exam Review program.
• Northeastern UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBecker partnered with Northeastern University to bring specialized coursework exploring the changing technology landscape of the financial services industry to Becker's customers.
• NABA, Inc. (National Association of Black Accountants)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBecker is the exclusive learning provider for the NABA CPA Bound 2.0 Program, offering a hands-on support program for Black professionals on the journey toward CPA licensure. The partnership includes Guided Study Plan Review, coaching sessions, simulated exam review, and 25 scholarships annually.
• ALPFAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBecker is working on exciting new initiatives in partnership with ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals For America) to support diversity in the accounting profession.
• The PhD ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBecker supports The PhD Project, an organization helping diversify the corporate world by supporting minority professionals pursuing doctoral degrees in business.
• Diverse Organization of Firms (DOF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBecker is working on initiatives with the Diverse Organization of Firms to improve diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion within the accounting profession.
• Boston Institute of Finance (BIF)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBecker partnered with BIF to offer CFP certification preparation for accountants. BIF provides an accelerated path to CFP certification for CPAs with exclusive Becker friends and family discount pricing. BIF has helped over 32,000 candidates earn their CFP marks with a 90% exam pass rate.
• NASACT (National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBecker partners with NASACT as a key industry partner supporting government accounting professionals.
• NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNASBA is a key industry partner providing NASBA-approved CPE credits. Becker's CPE courses are NASBA-approved for professional continuing education.
• AGA (Association of Government Accountants)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBecker partners with AGA as a key industry partner supporting government accounting professionals.
• CPA Bound 2.0 Partners (NABA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual cohort program bringing together CPA candidates for networking, study groups, webinars, instructor check-ins, and celebration events. Includes free exam resources, study plans, discounted materials, and 25 scholarships.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wiley Efficient Learning: Wiley's professional education division competes directly with Becker across CPA, CMA, and CIA exam prep, leveraging the Wiley brand and an adaptive test bank. Long-standing incumbent in the same multi-credential review market.
• Surgent CPA Review: Surgent offers adaptive CPA, CMA, and EA exam prep with an AI-driven readiness platform, competing head-to-head with Becker on personalization and pass rates. Targets the same candidate audience with aggressive pass-guarantee marketing.
• Fast Forward Academy (BFFA): Fast Forward Academy provides CFP and CPA exam prep, with a strong direct overlap to Becker's exam review portfolio. Comparable subscription-style courses and instructor-led offerings targeting the same accounting professional audience.
• HOCK International: HOCK International specializes in CMA exam prep, directly overlapping with Becker's CMA Exam Review product. Targets the same management accounting candidate segment with comparable on-demand and live formats.
• UWorld (Roger CPA Review): UWorld acquired Roger CPA Review and is one of Becker's closest direct competitors in CPA Exam prep, offering adaptive learning, question banks, and live courses at lower price points. Targets the same CPA candidate segment with comparable subscription-style packages.
• Yaeger CPA Review: Yaeger offers CPA Exam prep with instructor-led video courses and is a direct competitor to Becker, particularly attractive to candidates seeking live-class formats. Overlaps heavily on CPA candidate targeting and pricing tiers.
• Gleim: Gleim provides CPA, CMA, CIA, and EA exam review plus CPE courses, with a long history in accounting education and a strong question-bank reputation. Directly comparable product mix and candidate base to Becker.

Emerging players

• Crush The CPA Exam: Crush The CPA Exam is a YouTube-led CPA review community offering free and low-cost study content. Represents the emerging AI-and-content-creator threat to incumbent prep providers like Becker at the bottom of the pricing funnel.
• Universal CPA Review: Universal CPA Review is a smaller, newer entrant offering CPA Exam prep at lower price points, often positioned as a value alternative to Becker and Wiley. Competes in the same candidate market with a leaner, self-study focus.

Broad incumbents

• Kaplan Financial Education: Kaplan offers CPA, CMA, and EA review within its broader professional education portfolio. As a large, diversified incumbent, it overlaps with Becker on accounting credentials while also serving CFA, FINRA, and other adjacent verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BeckerAcct
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BeckerProfessionalED
• Facebookfacebook.com/beckercpa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/-becker-professional-education
• Instagraminstagram.com/beckeraccounting
• TikToktiktok.com/@beckeraccounting

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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