To help you compare alternative review courses, we offer data comparing CPAexcel with the review courses listed below. Because CPAexcel offers different courses to fit different needs, our data compares the prices and features of the CPAexcel course that most closely matches the course offered by each competitor. Our data is taken from each competitor's website. We strive to be accurate but suggest you check the data for yourself. Please contact us if you think any of our data is incorrect so that we may remedy any error.
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CPAexcel VIDEO GOLD MEDAL COURSE |
KAPLAN ONLINE REVIEW |
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| Standard Price | $1,740.00 |
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$2,299.00 |
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| College Student Discount | 20% off |
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| Printed Flashcards | $135.00 |
Included |
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| Are course choices provided? | Professor-Guided, Self-Study, with or without Video Lectures |
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Self-Study with or without Weekly Webcasts |
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| Published Student Pass Rate (National Average 2004 - 2007: 43%) |
84% |
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No |
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| Pass rate explained on website? | Yes |
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N/A |
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| For how long is the course accessible? | Until you pass |
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24 months online access |
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| Course Retakes Compare Guarantees | Free until you pass - no conditions |
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Extra charge of 50% of current retail price |
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| Updates to electronic course materials | Free until you pass |
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Free for 24 months |
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| Updated Study Manual | Extra charge |
1 free during 24 months |
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| Free pre-purchase demo provided | Take sample lessons using the actual product |
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Automated illustration on website |
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| Return Policy | 10 days, 85% refund |
30 days, full refund |
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| Course Materials | CPAexcel VIDEO GOLD MEDAL COURSE |
KAPLAN ONLINE REVIEW |
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| Video Lectures delivered by | World-Class Professors |
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Kaplan U. Professors + |
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| Printable materials related to the Video Lectures |
PowerPoint slides |
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Slides in pdf format |
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| Textbooks for each exam part | Updated semi-annually |
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Updated annually ? |
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| Past exam questions, with self-scoring software | Over 4,000 |
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Over 4,000 |
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| True/False Questions, with self-scoring software | 5,000 |
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3,000 |
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| Electronic Flashcards | 2,800 |
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None |
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| Printed Flashcards | 1,000 |
2,100 |
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| Audio CDs | No |
Yes |
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| Professor-Guided Student Discussions | In Guided Seminars |
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In Weekly Webcasts |
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| Simulation problems & Answers (software based) |
Exam-identical software - 30 |
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Yes. Exam-identical? |
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| Simulated CPA Exams (Practice Exams) | Unlimited Use |
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None |
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| Final Review, Past Exam Questions, Simulations | Exam-identical software |
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None |
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| Course Structure and Learning Tools: | CPAexcel VIDEO GOLD MEDAL COURSE |
KAPLAN ONLINE REVIEW |
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| Structured assignments provided by | Professor-Guided Seminars |
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Printed Activity Planner |
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| Structured for delivery to | One student at a time |
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One student at a time |
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| Instructional design approach | 500 Bite-sized lessons |
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Learn - Practice- Retain |
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| Average video lecture/longest video lecture | 7 minutes/35 minutes |
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| Emphasis of the Video Lectures | Content presentation |
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| Duration of a 1 part course | Choice: 15, 30, 40, or 60 days |
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40 or 70 days (FAR more) |
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| Scheduled assignments with due dates | Yes |
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| Prompt answers to students' questions | Daily, in personal replies |
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Weekly, in group Webexs |
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| Mentoring provided by | Subject-expert professors |
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Subject-expert professors |
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| Software-based Efficient Learning System™ | Yes |
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No |
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| Diagnostic Exams, to help focus study time | Yes |
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No |
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| How detailed are the progress measurements? | 500 bite-sized topics & higher |
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? |
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| Electronic Course Delivery Methods: | CPAexcel VIDEO GOLD MEDAL COURSE |
KAPLAN ONLINE REVIEW |
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| Online | Yes |
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Yes |
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| CD-ROM | Yes |
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Yes |
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| External USB Drive | |
No |
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| Synchronized scores across delivery methods | Fully-integrated delivery system |
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No |
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Data current as of August 2007. The information listed above was obtained directly from each course's web site.
Prices and Guarantees:
With CPAexcel, content updates and course retakes are free until the student passes the exam. No conditions need to be met in order to receive these free services. All other courses charge for updates and course retakes or have restrictive conditions that must be met in order to receive these services free or at reduced cost. The prices and terms for these services can be as much as 85% of the initial price of the course. Because these extra charges vary greatly among the courses, they are not shown above. Refer to "Compare Guarantees" for further information.
Pass Rates:
CPAexcel's pass rate data is for exams taken in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. Pass rates are for students who completed the CPAexcel course.
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