Becker Professional Education
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Professional education, Test preparation |
| Founded | 1957 |
| Founder | Newton D. Becker |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | CPA Exam Review, CMA Exam Review, EA Exam Review, CIA Exam Review, Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses |
| Owner | Colibri Group |
| Website | www |
Becker Professional Education stands as an international provider specializing in review courses for accounting examinations and ongoing professional education within the fields of accounting and finance. Renowned primarily for its CPA Exam preparation programs, Becker has supported nearly two million candidates in successfully passing the Uniform CPA Exam and achieving certification as Certified Public Accountants. The company has since broadened its offerings to include review courses for additional professional certifications as well as continuing professional education (CPE).
History
Established in 1957 by Newton D. Becker, a CPA and educator, the organization originally created its CPA review course to assist peers at Price Waterhouse. This CPA Exam Review was pioneering as the first widely accessible program of its type.
Becker became an independent entity in 1960 and experienced swift growth, providing classroom instruction in more than 90 locations by the 1980s. In 1996, DeVry Inc. (which later became Adtalem Global Education) acquired Becker. Subsequently, in 2022, it was purchased by Colibri Group, a company delivering professional education services across real estate, healthcare, teaching, valuation and property services, and financial sectors.
Products and services
Becker’s exam review offerings for self-study feature a combination of digital and printed textbooks, video lectures, adaptive learning platforms, practice questions, simulated exams, and Newt—an AI-powered study assistant.
Current products
- The CPA Exam Review equips professionals in tax, audit, finance, and accounting with up-to-date content aligned with AICPA standards to prepare them for CPA licensure.
- The CMA Exam Review supports financial and management accountants pursuing the Certified Management Accountant certification in collaboration with the Institute of Management Accountants.
- Launched in 2024, the EA Exam Review assists tax specialists aiming for the Enrolled Agent credential by preparing them for the IRS’s Special Enrollment Examination.
- Introduced in 2025, the CIA Exam Review partners with the Institute of Internal Auditors® to guide internal auditors toward obtaining their Certified Internal Auditor® designation.
Additionally, Becker provides Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses tailored to CPAs, CMAs, Enrolled Agents, and other credentialed professionals in accounting and finance.
In 2024, Becker collaborated with the University of Missouri’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business to establish Becker Academy—offering courses designed to close knowledge gaps and strengthen foundational skills for candidates preparing for the CPA Exam.
Global presence
Through a network of international collaborators such as Morgan International, Bikai Corporate Management Consulting, Global International Management, LLC, Nova Global Education Co., Ltd., TAC Co. Ltd., and various chapters of The Institute of Internal Auditors, Becker delivers exam preparation programs worldwide.
In 2025, Becker formed a partnership with Simandhar Education granting exclusive rights to distribute Becker’s CPA and CMA Exam Review courses throughout India.
Accreditations and recognitions
Becker holds registration with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as an approved sponsor of continuing professional education for CPAs and is also recognized by the IRS for Enrolled Agent education sponsorship.
Notable accreditations and distinctions
- Institutional Accreditation granted by the Council for Higher Education
- Top CPA Exam Preparation: Crush the CPA Exam
- Leading CPA Review Program: Accounting Institute for Success
Impact on the industry
Becker has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of CPA exam preparation. As reported by the AICPA’s Journal of Accountancy, nearly fifty percent of CPAs in the United States have relied on Becker’s resources to succeed in their certification exams. Graduates from Becker’s programs hold positions at prominent accounting firms and major corporations within the Fortune 1000.
Colibri Group acquisition
The year 2022 marked Becker’s acquisition by Colibri Group, which strengthened its offerings across accounting, mortgage, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) education sectors. This strategic move broadened Colibri’s portfolio of professional training programs and extended its global footprint.
About Newton Becker
Newton D. Becker (1928–2012), the founder and innovative educator behind the company, was honored with an Honorary Doctorate from Kent State University and received Beta Alpha Psi’s Accountant of the Year Award. He was also a trailblazer in solar energy investments and philanthropic endeavors.