Fast Forward Academy CPA Review

• ➫ by
  Bryan Kesler, CPA

  

  ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

  Bryan Kesler, CPA is a CPA Practice Advisor Top 20 Under 40, Licensed Certified Public Accountant, and founder of Kesler CPA Review, Community and Mentorship Platform. 

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• ✎ Updated February 10, 2026

 

Fast Forward Academy was best known for their Enrolled Agent review course and brought that same data-driven approach to the CPA exam. Their "Fast Focus" technology automatically identified your weakest areas and filtered study material accordingly, and their analytics dashboard gave students a clear picture of where they stood. They offered 80+ hours of video lectures from Brian Hock of Hock International, 5,000+ practice questions, a flashcard creator, and unlimited access until you passed.

While the CPA side of the business didn't last, the adaptive, analytics-first approach they brought to CPA exam prep was innovative for its time and pushed the industry forward.

 

Looking For A CPA Review Course?

If you were considering Fast Forward Academy or need to find an alternative, here are the courses I currently recommend:

 

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If you liked Fast Forward Academy's adaptive, data-driven approach, Surgent is the closest match. Their A.S.A.P. technology adapts to your performance and focuses your study time on weak areas, similar to what FFA's Fast Focus system did.

 

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Kesler CPA Review >>

My mentorship, accountability, and study supplement platform that pairs with any CPA review course to help fill the gaps.

 

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