Andrew Katz Tutoring
CPA Exam Support & Tutoring Group
Andrew Katz, CPA, provides tutoring services to help individuals successfully complete the CPA exam. Established in 2020, his company, Andrew Katz Tutoring, provides preparation services for all four of the CPA exams: Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR), Regulation (REG), Auditing and Attestation (AUD), and Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP)/Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR).
After passing all four parts of the CPA exam with an average of 90 on his first attempt, he decided to help other candidates by making the entire process easier. Andrew strives to bring out the best in his students to help them achieve success. He aims to ensure every student receives the required assistance, whether strengthening
their comprehension of certain topics or rectifying specific weaknesses. His tutoring approach is known for its personalized "gold standard" assistance.
Andrew's CPA Tutoring Approach
Working as a Certified Public Accountant is a rewarding and admirable career path, but candidates must first pass a CPA exam covering complex and extensive topics. Itcanbeanuphillbattleformanycandidates.AndrewKatz,CPA,successfullyhelps prepare candidates for the exam. He employs a comprehensive process that starts with creating a study plan based on each student's needs. During scheduled sessions, trending multiple-choice questions and simulations are reviewed, and critical concepts are emphasized to help students master the material for the CPA exam.
Andrew has tutored more than 100 candidates for all four CPA exam sections. He has helped many candidates pass with scores as high as 93 (FAR, AUD, REG, and TCP/BAR/BEC).
His passion for helping others achieve their goals by passing their CPA exam is evident in his track record in the last four years. In the words of one of his students, "Andrew was great! He helped me pass REG with an 81 despite a tight deadline. He put my worries at ease as soon as we began working together. He was efficient, professional, and enjoyable to work with. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for any degree of help, as his skill set suits any student."
To be sure, this praise is not an anomaly but the norm among his students. One studentsuccinctlysaid, "Working with Andrewhas changed my outlook on tutoring. He's amazing! I never thought remote tutoring could work. I've tried working with a few in-person and remotely and was discouraged. However, then came Andrew. He was extremely organized and hands-on. He had a plan before I even had to come up with one. I could tell he cared instantly! His knowledge of the material and his experience tutoring others are priceless. The best out there in my book!"
Andrew Katz Tutoring Services for CPA Testing
Andrew offers candidates interested in his CPA tutoring services a 15-minute phone consultation to assess their needs and set goals. Both private and group sessions at affordable rates are available. Students typically book Andrew's tutoring services one to two weeks in advance. His services are so popular that he quickly book for the entire month.
He gets students prepared for each of the four CPA sections:
FAR Exam: Students typically cover a chapter a week over an 8 to 9-week period with Andrew in their review course. Homework is assigned daily, and it is expected that it is completed before the session. Topics include everything from consolidations to leases, cash flows, stockholders' equity, and much more
REG Exam: Preparation typically runs ten weeks and covers individual taxation, taxation of entities, property taxation, business law, ethics, and more.
AUD Exam: This is an eight- to nine-week process that covers transaction cycles, sampling, financial ratios, audit reports, audit and fraud risk, and more
BAR Exam: This is a six-week process covering Financial Management, Cost Accounting, and advanced financial accounting concepts such as Stock Compensation and Governmental Accounting.
TCP Exam: This is a six-week process covering S-Corporations, Partnerships, Basis, Stock Options, NOLs, and more.
Andrew tailors the lesson plan based on the goals achieved during that week. He and the students typically spend about 20 to 30 minutes reviewing questions about the various concepts. Then, they delve into multiple-choice questions and simulations.
Andrew's Work Experience
Andrew is a leading asset manager in the Real Estate Finance Department, covering waterfall models, capital calls, and distributions. He previously worked at Cerberus Capital Management as a Fund Accountant covering Private Equity, Corporate Credit, and Hedge Funds. He also worked at Marcum LLP in the Real Estate Auditing Group and the Forensic Litigation and Valuation Services/Transaction Services group, dealing with litigation damage support and M&A transactions. Andrew's first job was in the Transaction Advisory Services Group of PwC CMAAS, doing carve-outs and GAAP readiness projects.
A Graduate of NYU Stern School of Business
Andrew is a graduate of the New York University Stern School of Business, where he received both his bachelor's degree in accounting and finance and was Summa Cum Laude. His master's degree is in accounting. NYU Stern School ranks seven out of 124 "Best Business Schools."
