ĢƵ (ĢƵ), through the ĢƵ 30 to CPA Program and the ĢƵ Foundation, has awarded three Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) review courses to outstanding accounting students, helping reduce financial barriers and support their progress toward professional certification. The awards were made possible through the generous support of TimeValue Software and UWorld, a global leader in comprehensive academic and professional education.
The Spring 2026 recipients were Quynh Curtis, Abraham Mohammad, and Shirley Sanchez.
“This support makes a real difference for me,” said Quynh Curtis. “It helps reduce the cost of preparing for the CPA Exam and motivates me to keep moving forward toward my goal of becoming a CPA.”
The UWorld CPA Elite-Unlimited Review Course, valued at $3,899, provides comprehensive preparation resources for one of the most important steps on the path to becoming a licensed Certified Public Accountant. The course combines expert-led instruction, blueprint-aligned content, realistic mock exams, smart learning technology, and engaging and precise video lectures led by Peter Olinto and Roger Philipp to maximize retention and efficiency. Every tool is designed to mirror the real CPA Exam and focus only on what truly matters.
“UWorld Accounting is committed to helping students prepare with confidence for the CPA Exam and stay current with evolving regulations and industry trends throughout their careers,” said Jeffrey A. Elliott, Chief Operating Officer at UWorld. “We are pleased to support ĢƵ 30 to CPA students as they learn, grow, and work toward achieving their academic and professional goals.”
Students who already hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline can enroll at ĢƵ to complete the accounting and business coursework needed to meet California's educational requirements for CPA licensure.
“I’ve seen firsthand how ĢƵ students can make a difference in a business environment,” said Mike Applegate, CEO of TimeValue Software. “ĢƵ students come in ready to contribute, ask thoughtful questions, and take their responsibilities seriously. Supporting this effort felt like a meaningful way to help more students move forward in the profession while also strengthening the future talent pipeline.”
To be eligible, students had to be currently enrolled in an accounting course at ĢƵ, have completed an ĢƵ accounting course in a prior semester, submit a personal statement, and receive a Notice to Test from the California Board of Accountancy.
“We are grateful to TimeValue Software and UWorld Accounting for providing this opportunity for our students,” said Bennet Tchaikovsky, Professor of Accounting at ĢƵ and ĢƵ 30 to CPA Program Director. “As a result of donors, we are planning to offer another three awards for this Fall 2026.”
The ĢƵ 30 to CPA Accounting Program is available to students enrolled in courses within the South Orange County Community College District. Through the program, students receive guidance on accounting coursework, access to Zoom meetings and recordings with area accounting firms, resume review and other resources to support their career development.