Big 4 · EY Tax CPA Candidate · 3/4 Passed LMU Faculty Connections

Accounting finally
clicks.

I'm Shay Firsty — accounting tutor, Big 4 EY Tax professional, and CPA candidate. I've been helping students get through Accounting 101 and Intermediate Accounting since college, and I genuinely love making this stuff click for people.

Starting at $60/hr · Flexible pricing available

Big 4

EY Tax Experience

3 of 4

CPA Exams Passed

LMU

Faculty Connections

100%

Remote-Ready

Simple process

From lost to got it,
in a few steps.

1

Tell me about yourself

Quick intake form — your course, what's tripping you up, and how you learn best.

2

Pick a time

Request a session time. I confirm it and send a Zoom link before we meet.

3

We work through it

1-on-1 over Zoom. I break things down until they actually make sense — not just for the test.

4

Keep everything

Session notes, whiteboard photos, and resources land in your personal Google Drive folder.

Services & pricing

Pick what you need.

Exam Prep

Walk into your midterm or final actually ready. We work through past exams, key concepts, and everything that tends to trip people up.

Starting at $60/hr

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Homework Help

Stuck on a problem set? We work through it together so you actually understand it — not just so you get the answer and move on.

Starting at $60/hr

Concept Clarification

Something from lecture that never landed? Let's fix that. Quick, targeted sessions to get one thing fully understood.

Starting at $60/hr

Flexible pricing available for students who need it — a good education shouldn't be out of reach.

What students say

Real students,
real results.

★★★★★

"It kind of felt like hanging out with a friend, except that friend is much smarter and knowledgeable at the subject. Shay has a unique ability to pinpoint where someone is having a difficult time and fully explain it. I never felt dumb for not understanding something — he'd go over it again and again until I fully understood."

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Anonymous

Financial Accounting

★★★★★

"Whiteboard demonstrations and interesting examples helped me remember complex concepts. I passed the class and could actually help my friends after. Just do it — you'll improve."

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Brayden Ludwig

Financial Accounting

★★★★★

"Super comfortable. Shay is good at finding your pace and working with you in a way that feels natural. My grade improved and I felt way more confident during exams. The homework felt easier and I was less stressed about the material overall."

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Ryan Eldred

Financial Accounting

★★★★★

"Shay has a real ability to simplify complex topics and make them click. No matter what I asked, he always had a clear answer — that made a big difference. My understanding and confidence improved, which directly showed in my grades."

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Leo Taylor

Financial Accounting

Testimonials shared with permission.

Common questions

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Ready to actually
get it?

No judgment, no pressure. Just one session and you'll see the difference.

Starting at $60/hr · Cancel or reschedule anytime

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About you
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Booking

Let's get to know you

A few quick questions so I can show up prepared and make every minute count.

How you learn best, what's going on, things you want me to know before we work together — no filter needed.

Syllabus, homework, or past exam — anything that helps me prep. Totally optional.

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About you
2
Booking

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