Becker Professional Education

Becker was founded in 1957 by Newton D. Becker, a CPA and educator who initially developed the course to train colleagues at Price Waterhouse. Their CPA Exam Review was the first of its kind available to a broad audience.

The company became independent in 1960 and rapidly expanded, offering in-person classes in over 90 cities by the 1980s. In 1996, Becker was acquired by DeVry Inc. (later Adtalem Global Education), and in 2022, it was acquired by Colibri Group, a professional education company that also serves real estate, healthcare, teaching, valuation & property services, and financial services.

Becker’s self-study exam review packages include digital and physical textbooks, lecture videos, adaptive learning technology, practice tests, simulated exams, and Newt, an AI study tool.

Current products

CPA Exam Review prepares tax, audit, finance, and accounting professionals to earn their CPA license using regularly updated, AICPA-aligned content.

CMA Exam Review to prepare financial and management accountants to earn their Certified Management Accountant credential, working with the Institute of Management Accountants to provide exam-aligned content.

EA Exam Review developed in 2024 to meet the growing needs of tax professionals, helping them earn their Enrolled Agent designation by passing the IRS’s Special Enrollment Examination.

In 2022, Becker was acquired by Colibri Group, expanding its capabilities in accounting, mortgage, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) education.

Colibri’s acquisition marked a strategic move to deepen its offerings in professional education and broaden its global footprint.