Universal CPA Review vs Wiley CPAexcel:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Universal CPA Review had more branded searches than Wiley CPAexcel among CPA review courses in the United States. Universal CPA Review had about 720 branded searches, while Wiley CPAexcel had 320. Universal CPA Review made up 2.1% of all CPA review course searches we track, and Wiley CPAexcel accounted for 0.95%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about CPA review courses, Universal CPA Review appeared in two of the five answers and Wiley CPAexcel in none.
Who do people search for more?
Universal CPA Review, about 2 searches for every 1 for Wiley CPAexcel
Who does AI mention more?
Universal CPA Review, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Wiley CPAexcel in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Universal CPA Review, the only one of the two named
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Top CPA review courses in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Universal CPA Review was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Wiley CPAexcel did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Becker5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
NINJA CPA Review5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Gleim5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
UWorld4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Surgent2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Universal CPA Review2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Wiley CPAexcel0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Maxwell CPA Review0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best CPA review course?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which CPA review course is best for working full time?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the cheapest way to study for the CPA exam?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cpa review course”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cpa exam prep”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 28, 2026.
Is Universal CPA Review or Wiley CPAexcel more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Universal CPA Review and Wiley CPAexcel by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight CPA review course brands we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for Universal CPA Review, Wiley CPAexcel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Becker | NINJA CPA Review | UWorld | Gleim | Surgent | Universal CPA Review | Wiley CPAexcel | Maxwell CPA Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60% | 17.9% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.56% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.1% | 17.6% | 7.5% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.46% |
| Dec 2025 | 61.3% | 14.9% | 7.4% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 3% | 2% | 0.58% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.1% | 15.6% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.75% |
| Feb 2026 | 61.5% | 15% | 7.8% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 0.58% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.5% | 15.7% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.75% |
| Apr 2026 | 60.6% | 18.1% | 7.3% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| May 2026 | 64.8% | 15.8% | 6.4% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.61% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.6% | 15.9% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.62% |
| Jul 2026 | 66.6% | 16.2% | 6.5% | 3% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.78% |
| Aug 2026 | 65.3% | 15.9% | 7.3% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.62% |
| Sep 2026 | 66% | 16.1% | 6.5% | 4.8% | 3% | 2.1% | 0.95% | 0.62% |
How has the Universal CPA Review and Wiley CPAexcel comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Universal CPA Review was ahead of Wiley CPAexcel in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Universal CPA Review’s share of searches among CPA review courses in the United States moved from 2.9% to 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 720.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wiley CPAexcel’s share of searches among CPA review courses in the United States moved from 2.4% to 0.95%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 720 to 320.
How did search popularity change for United States CPA review courses in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Wiley CPAexcel in the United States fell 55.6% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 320 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Universal CPA Review in the United States fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 720 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Universal CPA Review’s and Wiley CPAexcel’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Universal CPA Review
1 branded search term
- universal cpa
Wiley CPAexcel
1 branded search term
- wiley cpa
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