Founder of CPA Exam Self-Study Industry Celebrates 45 Years

Gleim Exam Prep is celebrating the 45th anniversary of its CPA Exam review, which launched the self-study CPA Exam review industry in 1974. Now the international leader in accounting exam prep, Gleim continues to advance the industry with study materials that prepare the certified public accountants of tomorrow.

In 1974, University of Florida accounting professor Dr. Irvin N. Gleim decided to break ground by making a self-study option available to help accounting students pass the CPA Exam. “There were no self-study options back then, and most students couldn’t afford a live review course,” says Dr. Gleim. “I wanted to create a course that everyone could benefit from no matter their background.”

Since that time, Gleim has helped candidates pass more than one million CPA exams. Gleim CEO Lorie M. Gleim says, “After 45 years, we continue to raise the bar of excellence by adapting to the needs of an ever-evolving exam. We have always been known for our questions, and now our proprietary SmartAdapt™ platform delivers over 10,000 multiple-choice questions and 1,300 simulations—more than double any other CPA review provider—in response to a candidate’s performance. With a personalized study path using real-time algorithms, candidates can pinpoint weak areas and eliminate the guesswork of studying. We continually lead the CPA Review industry forward with constant innovations to help candidates succeed.”