Unprofessional and Condescending Experience - Avoid Vishal CPA Prep, LLC I usually don't write reviews, but this experience was so unpleasant that I feel compelled to warn others. I had an interaction with one of Vishal CPA Prep's consultants, Wensi, and it left me with an awful feeling. 1 Ignored My Exam Needs - I made it very clear that I was preparing for REG and had already registered for it. Despite this, Wensi repeatedly pushed me to take FAR classes. Even after I corrected her multiple times, she completely ignored my actual needs and continued her scripted pitch. 2 Talked Over Me and Was Dismissive - On our phone call, I tried to provide feedback and express my concerns, but she cut me off and talked over me the entire time. At one point, she even told me to be quiet and let her finish--which was completely unprofessional and shocking coming from someone in a customer-facing role. 3 Rude and Condescending Response - When I politely declined their expensive course and mentioned I already have Becker access, Wensi sent this passive-aggressive message: "No worries, Rohith. When you're ready to get serious about passing your exam and stop wandering around, let us know--we'll be here to help you secure that passing grade " Excuse me? This is not how you talk to a prospective customer. Suggesting that I'm not serious about my CPA exam just because I didn't buy their service is both insulting and unprofessional. Final Thoughts This interaction made me uncomfortable and disrespected. If this is how they treat students before they even sign up, I can only imagine what the experience would be like after paying them. There are far better CPA prep services that treat students with respect and genuinely want to help, rather than just making a sale. read more

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I did not have a good experience with Vishal's Live bootcamp classes. He did not send me the required material beforehand or explain his process. He read through typed out notes and to be honest the students did more explaining than he did. There were long pauses of silence where it seemed like he muted us to do something else. On day 1 of 2, he did not seem present, was very distracted and unsure of answers to some of the questions that were asked of him. I did get a discount on the two classes however the price I paid was certainly NOT worth what I got out of the two classes. Highly disappointed and he told me if I did not get value out of the class that he would gladly refund me and when I asked about a refund he retracted his statement. I have text receipts to prove along with him belittling me and then ghosting me. He also told me I am the only person that has ever felt this way but a Google search led me to a review of a person feeling just as I did. I do not want anyone else to have this same experience. read more

Vishal is knowledgeable in the CPA accounting subject matter and is a very helpful resource to students studying for the exam. He uses mnemonics to enhance retention of topics and is very helpful when taking the exams. Vishal is especially helpful when studying for FAR - a challenging test. Vishal is passionate about his students and encourages them along the way until they succeed and are a CPA! read more

Like many other students, I was intimidated by the CPA Exam. It seemed impossible to pass amidst a job in public accounting and I was ready to quit altogether. I met with Vishal over the weekend in early December 2018 and all of my stress, anxiety, and disbelief in myself was promptly alleviated. I walked into our first session with a "here goes nothing" mentality and walked out 100% certain that I was going to pass the exam. I'm writing this under a year later with all 4 sections passed. Vishal will prepare you for the material on the exam, but that's not what makes him a special tutor. His leadership and ability to coach students through the exam is what puts him in a league of his own. He provided me with a structured schedule detailing exactly what we would do in our sessions together and what I should do on my own time to prepare. I followed his instructions to a T and used his notes and other resources. Come each exam day, I had zero doubt that I would pass. There are so many moving parts to the CPA exam which makes planning imperative. Vishal's expertise in both the subject-matter and exam strategies pushed me through the finish line at a time that I was on the brink of giving up. In short, if you're like me and think the CPA is daunting in terms of its content, its organization, and the overall test-taking strategy, then Vishal is your going to be your lifesaver. Let him be your coach, utilize his notes/schedule, and you'll pass the exam. read more

I have taken the CPA Exam a few times now with no luck of passing using Becker. I knew immediately I had to make some serious changes to my studying habits and the way I was learning and retaining the information. I heard of Vishal through a coworker who also used him and this is where things started changing for me. Working with Vishal has been an amazing experience and he has helped me tremendously on my CPA exam journey. I like how organized his course is. Vishal creates you a customized study plan which outlines what topics and modules I should be studying for the week. This is definitely helpful because it holds me accountable. There are also group zoom sessions where Vishal teaches the chapters. The group sessions have been helpful because I can see how other students are solving the questions, etc. He also shares his personal phone number so I can text him anytime I have any doubts as well! Due to Vishal's ability to teach and break accounting concepts into easy-to-understand topics, I was able to increase my FAR CPA exam score by 21 points! He is very patient and he truly cares about the success of all of his students. I now finally understand Bonds, Statement of Cash Flows, and Cash to accrual conversions thanks to Vishal! What would take me countless number of hours and weeks, I learned in less than an hour with Vishal. Vishal's CPA Prep course isn't about just "memorizing" the content. He wants you to truly "understand" and he does this by giving examples on everything he does. It is all about knowing the "why". Furthermore, his vast real world audit experience working at PwC also helps explain the concepts too so I can tie his real world experience with the CPA exam information. If you're really serious about passing the CPA exam, look no further and invest yourself and your future and work with Vishal. Save yourself the hassle of navigating and trying to pass by yourself. I plan on finishing all of my exams with Vishal. read more

After spending a substantial amount of time studying for my CPA exams, I was stuck on my last section which was REG. I was desperate to finish my last exam as I was feeling burnt out with all the studying as well as working full-time. I contacted Vishal for assistance with REG and I can easily say I was never more prepared for any of the CPA sections than I was for REG with Vishal's tutoring. While I did have Becker CPA study material, Vishal was able to bring a new efficient and effective perspective when it came to the more obscure parts of REG. He was able to explain my most difficult parts of the exams and made them my strengths through his tutoring. Whenever I had specific questions on a particular MCQ, SIM, or topic, he was more than happy to answer than questions I had. Vishal was available anytime on any day, through any form of communication during my study preparation. He also even went out of his way to send me helpful SIMS and topics to look over outside of our tutoring sessions. When I contacted Vishal to take REG, it was a shorter study time than usual for his clients. However, he took the time to set up a study guide and plan to make sure I was ready on test day. I highly recommend Vishal's CPA tutoring for any section of the CPA as I can say I never felt more prepared for any CPA exam than I was for REG with Vishal. Thanks for everything Vishal! read more

I was struggling with the CPA exam for quite some time and I was urgently looking for an acknowledgeable CPA tutor. I had initially started using Becker CPA Review and had no success with it. Feeling alone, this caused me to lose motivation in its entirely for the exam. It was until I met Vishal and everything just seemed to "click". Vishal does an excellent job of breaking down tough accounting principles into ways that anyone without an accounting background can understand. Vishal has created his own clear and concise study guide notes which are super easy to read. His notes alone have saved me countless number of hours from reading the long Becker textbook. Reading the Becker book wasn't the best use of my time and I wasn't being efficient. What had taken me a few hours on one topic took me fifteen minutes with Vishal. During our tutoring sessions, he was very patient and he would explain the material until I fully understood it. Vishal CPA Prep is not just a review course; it's a one on one teaching course. He will teach you all the fundamentals to pass the exam. Further, Vishal was able to tie in CPA exam accounting concepts to real life practices due to his work experience of working at PwC as an auditor. I found this extremely beneficial because I was able to relate real world experience to the exam! Finally, he will create you a customized study schedule according to your busy life! I would highly recommend Vishal to any CPA candidate who is in need to look for a tutor to pass the exam. Vishal can definitely get you over that "hump" you need to finally become a CPA. No matter if it was a late weekend night or weekday - Vishal would always make himself available when I had questions. Go do yourself a favor and invest in Vishal as he will help you gain the most important designation of your life - the coveted CPA license! read more

The CPA exam can feel extremely intimidating and overwhelming alone, but with the help of Vishal I was given all the support I needed to study for the exam! Vishal also helped me tremendously when it came to staying on a specific study schedule, which can be one of the toughest parts about taking this exam. Additionally, I was worried about keeping up the motivation to push through all 4 parts, but with Vishal helping the whole way gave me the accountability I really needed! I highly recommend Vishal for CPA tutoring services if you do not want to feel lost in this whole process, and seek to be more effective and efficient in preparing. read more

Vishal tutored me in the Regulation part of the CPA examination. I was lucky enough to find him when I was struggling to pass this last part of the exam after passing the other three parts. At a time when I was scared and upset, Vishal was motivating and empowering. Vishal was able to easily recognize that I had the basics down and took me straight to the more complex parts of the exam - the parts that I struggled the most to conquer. Vishal created a very open atmosphere where I was able to easily tell him when I did not understand a concept. He would slow down and take me through it again and again until I came to a full and clear understanding. He even found additional materials and created his own problem sets to reinforce difficult ideas. He took extra time out of his schedule whenever necessary to ensure I felt comfortable with the material and confident that I could pass the examination. Vishal was easily the greatest tutor I have ever had and I would recommend him to any student taking the CPA exam or any employer that is looking for someone that will never give up on you. read more