About HOCK

HOCK – More Than Exam Prep

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission

To support accounting, finance, tax, and business professionals through a membership that brings together exam preparation, professional development, and community.

Vision

To set a higher standard for professional learning by building a career-long learning ecosystem that supports professionals beyond certification.

Values

Professional: High standards for quality, ethics, and relevance.
Practical: Real-world skills and knowledge.
Supportive: Clear structure, guidance, and support at every stage of learning.
Community-Focused: Networking, learning, and growing together.

Working With Individual Members

HOCK supports individual professionals through a membership that combines certification exam preparation and professional development with access to a professional learning community. Members prepare for certifications such as CMA, CIA, EA, FMAA, Cert IFR, and CSCA, while continuing to build practical, career-ready skills through the HOCK Circle.

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Working With Teaching Partners

HOCK works with education and training providers to support live and online certification programs. Teaching partners receive access to official study materials, PassMap, and professional development and community access for their students, along with onboarding and ongoing support.

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Working With Organizations

HOCK partners with companies and organizations to provide a single learning membership for employees. Members can access certification exam preparation and professional development across accounting, finance, business, leadership, communication, and tax, with the flexibility to choose what aligns with their role and career goals.

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Our Founder

Brian Hock, EA, CMA, CIA, CRMA, CSCA, founded HOCK International in 2000 and serves as its CEO.

With more than a quarter-century of experience teaching live and online classes, Brian is widely respected as both an accounting expert and an educator. He is the author of many HOCK study materials and remains closely involved in their development, ensuring they are clear, practical, and aligned with real professional expectations.

Brian is also a frequent speaker, known for making complex topics accessible and relevant. His work is driven by a genuine commitment to helping professionals succeed — whether their goal is certification, professional growth, or both.

Leadership Team

HOCK is led by a global leadership team responsible for learning standards, member experience, and the long-term direction of the organization.

Each leader shares the same commitment: to provide thoughtful support, maintain high professional standards, and ensure that HOCK members feel confident and supported at every stage of their learning.