CPA, CIA & CISA Exam Prep for Working Professionals
CPA · CIA · CISA · Since 2016
Preparing for a certification exam while managing work and family takes more than study materials. TAPA Institute combines self-paced study systems, one-on-one tutoring, live boot camps and support for exam-day pressure, all built by Dr. Sabine Charles.
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- 250+professionals coached
- 85%*of CPA exam sections passed
- 4.9★on Google (37 reviews)
- BBB A+rated
Self-Paced Study Systems for the CPA, CIA and CISA
CPA Success System
All six sections: AUD, FAR, REG, BAR, ISC and TCP. Video lectures, practice questions, simulations and One-Liner review books, aligned with the 2026 AICPA blueprint.
$399 per section
Explore CPA Prep →CIA Success System
All three parts of the CIA exam. Video lessons, 3,500+ practice questions and 6 timed mock exams, aligned with the IIA’s 2025 syllabus.
$299 per part · $697 for all three
Explore CIA Prep →CISA Success System
All five ISACA domains. Video lectures, 3,000+ practice questions and 2 full mock exams, built by a CISA holder.
$399 · 14-day guarantee
Explore CISA Prep →Choose the Support That Matches Where You Are
Every candidate is at a different stage. Pick the option that fits yours, or combine them.
Skills Assessment & Study Plan
“I’m studying, but I’m not sure I’m studying the right things.”
A 60-90 minute assessment with Dr. Charles and a personalized study plan within 48-72 hours.
From $197
Get My Study Plan →1-on-1 Tutoring
“I need help with specific topics or a section I keep failing.”
Private online sessions with Dr. Charles for CPA, CIA, CISA and more.
From $167/hr
Explore Tutoring →Live CPA Boot Camps
“I need an intensive push before my exam.”
8 hours of live online review for one CPA section, in a group or private format.
From $599 per section
View Boot Camps →Success Systems
“I want materials I can study with on my own.”
Self-paced CPA, CIA and CISA study systems with lifetime access.
From $299
Compare Study Systems →Still deciding? Book a free consultation to talk through your exam, schedule and goals.
Target. Absorb. Practice. Assess.
TAPA stands for the four steps behind every program we offer, so each part of your prep has a clear purpose.
Practice
Apply what you’ve learned with questions, simulations and live review.
Tutoring & Boot Camps →Assess
Measure your readiness and focus your final review before exam day.
Mock exams & check-insWhat TAPA Students Say
Matt · TAPA Client Spotlight
Great Tutor!
“I found Sabine after I had failed REG 3 times. It was clear to me that my methods were not working and I needed a new approach to my studying. Her innovative methods completely changed the way I approached the material. She helped me truly understand the concepts instead of just memorizing them, and her personalized approach kept me focused and motivated. Thanks to Sabine, I finally passed the exam and started building my confidence with the CPA. We have already started working on the next exam, and I can’t recommend her enough.”
Excellent Tutor
“Sabine is a very patient, understanding, and knowledgeable tutor. She molds her approach to meet her clients needs and does so in a productive and fun way. Would highly recommend this tutor to all current and future CPA students.”
Wonderful!
“Sabine was wonderful and got me back on track to concentrate on the “why” and “how” of a question, instead of just trying to choose the right answer. It was also very helpful that she can incorporate the current study/review software and information I have been working with - instead of having to start from scratch! She took the time to look at my work and could immediately see my strong and weak points! My confidence is definitely increasing!”
*85% of 1,000+ CPA exam sections taken by 250+ TAPA students (2016-2026) were passed. Self-reported. Individual results vary.
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Meet Dr. Sabine Charles
“I built the institute I wished had existed when I was earning my own certifications.”
Before founding TAPA Institute in 2016 as the exam-prep division of Charles Financial Strategies LLC, Dr. Sabine Charles spent 15+ years advising Deloitte, American Express and Citibank on internal controls, risk management and fraud prevention. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Forensic Accounting, Auditing, and IT for Accountants.
As a certified hypnotist, she builds support for exam-day pressure into everything TAPA offers, alongside the content itself.
Read Our Story →Free Resources and Extra Support
Free eBook: Mastering the CPA Exam
An overview of how the CPA exam works and how to prepare efficiently. Free download.
Get the Free eBook →Hypnosis for Exam Stress
Three guided recordings, about 20 minutes each, designed to help you study and test with a calmer mindset. $27 each.
Explore Recordings →Future-Ready Professionals Summit 2027
A live virtual summit for CPA and CIA candidates. Wednesday, June 23, 2027, 10 AM to 1 PM ET. $97 per seat.
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