CPA Exam Experience from SuperfastCPA

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CPA Exam Experience from SuperfastCPA episodes

October 15How Drew Passed the CPA Exams with a Busy Life
In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Drew was able to pass the CPA exam even while living a very busy life. Drew found SuperfastCPA very early in his process, and it allowed him to be super efficient.
You'll hear how Drew, a super multitasker, was able to pass the CPA exams while still taking care of his son, golfing, working, and playing video games. His process was so efficient that he was able to study in 30 minute chunks throughout the day and still crush his exams. Drew has a lot of great tips and advice, you won't want to miss this episode!
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-drew-passed-the-cpa-exams-with-a-busy-life/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Intro
03:26 Sold Cars Before Pursuing His Finance Degree
04:37 Found an Accounting Role
06:29 Worked Up the Ladder
07:53 Why Drew Decided to Get His CPA
09:10 Going Back to School
09:37 Drew Wanted the CPA for Progression
11:17 Started with the Traditional Method
12:26 Scored a 69 on His First Exam
13:18 Found SuperfastCPA Through An Ad
14:08 Loved the Audio Notes
16:03 Used the Mini Quizzes Any Chance He Could
17:40 Deleted the Social Media Apps on His Phone
19:01 The Study Tools Made Juggling Multiple Things Possible
20:02 Learning the Concept Behind Each Question
22:43 Drew's Daily Study Routine
24:15 Used SuperfastCPA Study Materials and Passed His FAR Retake
24:52 Used the Free SuperfastCPA Walkthrough Videos
26:31 Studying in Chunks During the Day Day
28:12 How Drew Used with the Walkthrough Videos
29:23 Jumped Back into Studying After Each Exam
30:14 Playing Video Games While Studying
32:36 Drew Didn't Compromise His Life to Take the CPA Exams
34:39 The Benefits That Drew Got from SuperfastCPA
38:05 Drew Loved the SuperfastCPA Study Tools
38:44 Drew Took the CPA Exams to Learn, Not Just to Pass
41:16 Felt That He Should've Bought the Bundle
43:19 Drew's Thoughts for the TCP Exam
45:31 Thoughts About Practicing the Sims
46:35 Always Finished Every Exam with An Hour And a Half Left
49:18 Still Getting the Other Requirements for His CPA License
51:59 Top Tips for People Still Going Through the CPA Exams
54:01 Made a Spreadsheet to Track His Knowledge on Topics
55:20 CPA Exam Pass Window

Learn the SuperfastCPA Study Approach, Free
You'll hear me mention the SuperfastCPA study process multiple times in this episode.
What we teach our customers is how to have a 2-hour main session each day where you can get more done than someone studying 4-5 hours the "normal way".
We cover this in our free "study trainings", which are 1-hour webinars where you'll learn exactly what to do when you sit down to study so that you can 1) move through new material faster, 2) understand and retain it better, and 3) spend less time in front of your review course WHILE getting better results.
Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow
OR, just text PASSNOW to 44222 and we'll text you back a link to the training.
This is one hour that will literally save you months of time and frustration from trying to figure this stuff out on your own, so register for a session today!
Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow
1 hr 1 min
September 24How Jimmy Passed the CPA Exam By Making Small Changes
In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Jimmy was able to pass the CPA exam by making small changes to his study process after his first CPA exam. Jimmy found SuperfastCPA right from the beginning, but didn't quite implement all the strategies until after his first exam.
You'll hear how Jimmy made these small changes, like studying in the morning and increasing his focus on the multiple choice questions, which led to him passing all 4 exams over the course of one year. Jimmy felt that he learned how to study efficiently and effectively, and his results show that. Jimmy lays out exactly how he passed the CPA exams, so you'll want to listen all the way through this one!
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-jimmy-passed-the-cpa-exam-by-making-small-changes/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Intro
03:11 Son of A CPA That Ended Up Taking the Same Path
04:48 Pursued His MBA and Decided to Take the CPA Exams
05:50 Found SuperfastCPA Through the Podcast
06:28 Got the Total Bundle and Becker Even Before He Started Studying
07:09 How Jimmy Studied for His First Exam
09:07 Jimmy Passed His FAR Retake
10:08 Found That Switching to the Mornings Made Studying Easier
11:36 Getting Up Early Made it Easier to Establish a Study Routine
12:52 Studied the Questions First
13:52 The Time It Took for Jimmy to Perfect His Study Process
15:49 Made a Daily Goal for His Study Sessions
17:38 Practicing Sims Near Test Day
19:05 Jimmy's Process for Learning the Sims
21:12 His Study Process As Time Went On
21:58 Doing Mini Sessions Through the Day Became a Habit
24:24 How He Learned Best
25:41 The Benefits Jimmy Found from Using SuperfastCPA
27:27 Getting Time Back for Other Things
29:10 Switching from Evenings to Morning Made Studying Less Stressful
30:14 The Reason Why Jimmy Thinks He Failed His First Exam
31:26 Being Consistent Helps With the Overall Study Process
33:08 Advice From His Dad
34:40 Finishing the CPA Exams
36:40 Felt That He Overprepared for TCP
37:23 Almost Ready to Get His CPA License
37:55 Plan Your Discipline Section
39:31 Top Tips For People Still Going Through the CPA Exams

Learn the SuperfastCPA Study Approach, Free
You'll hear me mention the SuperfastCPA study process multiple times in this episode.
What we teach our customers is how to have a 2-hour main session each day where you can get more done than someone studying 4-5 hours the "normal way".
We cover this in our free "study trainings", which are 1-hour webinars where you'll learn exactly what to do when you sit down to study so that you can 1) move through new material faster, 2) understand and retain it better, and 3) spend less time in front of your review course WHILE getting better results.
Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow
OR, just text PASSNOW to 44222 and we'll text you back a link to the training.
This is one hour that will literally save you months of time and frustration from trying to figure this stuff out on your own, so register for a session today!
Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow
45 min
August 27How Frank Passed the CPA Exam and Still Had Time with His Kids
In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Frank was able to pass the CPA exam while still spending time with his family and exercising. Frank joined the coaching program and absolutely crushed the exams once he got the process figured out.
You'll hear how Frank was able to go from struggling with the exams on and off for years, to passing them all. He passed them all just in time too, he was about to lose credit for an exam! With some key changes and with discipline, he was able to conquer the CPA exam. Frank has a lot of great tips and advice, you won't want to miss this one!
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-frank-passed-the-cpa-exam-and-still-had-time-with-his-kids/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Frank Interview
03:34 Frank's Accounting Background
05:11 Took an Exam without Studying to Make Sure He Got the Requirements
06:15 Retook BEC to Make Sure Credits Count After CPA Evolution
08:51 Took the Tests Multiple Times Before Committing to Pass the CPA Exams
10:24 The Reason Why He Only Passed BEC Before
12:17 Frank Had All the Study Materials But Didn't Utilize Them
13:49 How Frank Came Across SuperfastCPA
15:04 Found SuperfastCPA and Watched the Webinar
16:41 Didn't Finish the PRO Course But Passed FAR in Around Two Months
18:32 Deciding to Join the Coaching Program After Passing FAR
19:50 The Things That Enabled Frank By Using SuperfastCPA
23:38 How Frank Studied in the Mornings
25:37 Used the Audio Notes in Traffic on the Way to Work
26:06 Would Finish His Study Session for the Rest of the Day
29:02 Learning Through the Materials Using Questions First
30:41 A Frustration from the Answer Explanations in the Review Courses
31:50 Used AI to Help Further Understand a Topic
32:33 A Realization After Using the SuperfastCPA Method
34:38 How Frank Tackled the Sims
38:16 Why Frank Spent More Time on AUD Sims Compared to Other Section Sims
41:59 Utilizing Mini Sessions Whenever Had Free Time
43:54 Compiled All His Notes and Printed Them Out for Review
45:55 Felt More Comfortable with Physical Flashcards
47:18 The Contents of Notes He Printed Out for Final Review
49:09 Deciding on What to Write on the Flashcards and Notes
51:27 The PRO Course Helped Get His Study Process Down
53:22 Recommends SuperfastCPA to Colleagues
55:29 Family Barely Noticed Him Studying
57:04 Top Tips for People Still Going Through the CPA Exams

Learn the SuperfastCPA Study Approach, Free
You'll hear me mention the SuperfastCPA study process multiple times in this episode.
What we teach our customers is how to have a 2-hour main session each day where you can get more done than someone studying 4-5 hours the "normal way".
We cover this in our free "study trainings", which are 1-hour webinars where you'll learn exactly what to do when you sit down to study so that you can 1) move through new material faster, 2) understand and retain it better, and 3) spend less time in front of your review course WHILE getting better results.
Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow
OR, just text PASSNOW to 44222 and we'll text you back a link to the training.
This is one hour that will literally save you months of time and frustration from trying to figure this stuff out on your own, so register for a session today!
Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow
1 hr 3 min
August 14How Moises Overcame Discouragement and Passed REG
In this 200th episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Moisess was able finally put the CPA exam behind him with the help of the SuperfastCPA coaching program. Moises went from struggling off and on for almost 10 years, to passing all his exams in about a year and a half.
You'll hear how Moises was able to change his focus to the multiple choice questions, which made a huge difference for him. Another important thing to pay attention to was how Moises overcame his discouragement. At one point, after passing some exams, he failed an exam he was expecting to pass. For a time, this really discouraged him. Listen for how he overcame this feeling, because it happens to people all the time! Moises' story is a great encouragement, make sure you listen to the end!
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-moises-overcame-discouragement-and-passed-reg/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Moises Interview
04:53 Had a Lot of Side Quests, Didn’t Take the CPA Exams Seriously
06:30 Felt Obliterated after Taking His First CPA Exam on FAR
07:43 A Point in His Career Where He Couldn’t Progress Anymore
09:11 Spent Around 10k Worth on CPA Prep Review
10:18 Switched Studying to AUD and Finally Passed
12:08 Retook FAR and Failed Again Then Found SuperfastCPA
14:18 The Feeling of Studying Ineffectively
16:51 Going Through the Whole PRO Course Was A Game Changer
20:02 The SuperfastCPA Method Helped Build His Study Routine
22:34 The Consistency of Studying 2 Hours Built Up Through Time Made Studying Easier
24:35 Was Able to Be Present with Family When He Gets Home After Work
26:49 Glad to Have Learned this New Way to Study
29:26 Sold on Studying the Active Way of Learning Through the CPA Exams
30:49 How Moises Tackled the Sims
34:12 Manage Your Test Time to Maximize Your Chances of Passing
37:12 Alloted a Fixed Amount of Time per Testlet
42:19 Some Tips That Helped on Test Day
47:15 Reviewing The Notes from the Weekend Cram Session Before Exams Helped
48:35 Studying for the Difficult Topics and Getting Help from AI
53:02 How Moises Used AI Tools to Help Him Study
54:24 Getting Out of the Fatigued Mental State
57:16 Going Back to His Why is What Got Him Over the Bump for His Final Section
01:02:49 The Feeling of Finally Being Done with the CPA Exams
01:04:48 Knew That He Needed Accountability to Get Through the Exams
01:07:11 Top Tips for People Still Going Through the CPA Exams
01:09:04 Took 11 Years to Finally Finish the CPA Exams with SuperfastCPA

Learn the SuperfastCPA Study Approach, Free
You'll hear me mention the SuperfastCPA study process multiple times in this episode.
What we teach our customers is how to have a 2-hour main session each day where you can get more done than someone studying 4-5 hours the "normal way".
We cover this in our free "study trainings", which are 1-hour webinars where you'll learn exactly what to do when you sit down to study so that you can 1) move through new material faster, 2) understand and retain it better, and 3) spend less time in front of your review course WHILE getting better results.
Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow
OR, just text PASSNOW to 44222 and we'll text you back a link to the training.
This is one hour that will literally save you months of time and frustration from trying to figure this stuff out on your own, so register for a session today!
Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow
1 hr 12 min
July 24After 8 Years Away from School, Suilvida Passed FAR Using These MCQs
In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Suilvida was able to pass FAR with the help of the SuperfastCPA MCQ walkthrough videos. She believes that without those to help, she wouldn't have passed FAR.
Suilvida had been graduated for 8 years, but had never really heard much about the CPA. She took her first exam and realized that there was a lot more to it than she thought. With the right study methods from SuperfastCPA she was able to start passing exams. This is a great episode for those wanting to hear more about the MCQ walkthrough videos from SuperfastCPA, and for anyone who's first language is not English. For Suilvida, with Spanish being her first language, some parts of the exams were extra difficult, but, she gives some great tips and advice for how she overcame those difficulties! This is a fantastic episode, you don't want to miss it!
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/after-8-years-away-from-school-suilvida-passed-far-using-these-mcqs/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Suilvida Interview
04:12 Suilvida's Background
04:51 Deciding to Pursue the CPA During COVID
05:56 Thought That It Would Be Easy to Start Pursuing the CPA
08:09 Didn't Know What It Would Take to Get Started
09:32 Happy That She Got RogerCPA as Review Course
10:08 Realization of Studying Again After 8 Years, Everything Seems New
11:51 Followed the Traditional Way, the Blueprints Seem Confusing
13:17 Went to Take the Exam and Realized That She Wasn't Prepared
14:58 A Mistake Which Cost Suilvida Time and Money
16:46 Finding SuperfastCPA and the Reason Why Suilvida Bought It
19:10 Bought a Section First But Ended Up Buying Everything
20:04 What Caught Her Attention to Buy SuperfastCPA
21:12 Study Strategies That Made Sense
22:59 Thought That She Was Studying the Smart Way But It Took A Lot of Time
23:41 Why Studying with the Questions First is Beneficial
24:55 Only Used the Lecture or Read the Book If Need More Context on a Topic
25:37 Studied in the Morning and Still Able to Do Other Activites
27:49 Learned A Lot from Podcasts On Using the SuperfastCPA Strategies
30:50 Passing BEC Was Proof that the SuperfastCPA Method Works
32:57 Being a Good Example for Her Family is What Kept Her Motivated to Finish
34:12 Her Family is Supporting Her Throughout Her Journey
35:37 Took Four Years to Complete Her CPA Journey
36:17 Found FAR the Most Difficult Section in the CPA Exams
37:30 The SuperfatCPA MCQ Walkthrough Videos is a Life Saver
41:25 A Realization, The Benefits Suilvida Got from SuperfastCPA
43:44 The Challenges of Having English as Second Language
47:59 Used AI to Help Learn Topics
48:54 Suilvida's Review Process with the Flashcards
50:39 Found the Test Exams from AICPA to be Helpful
51:45 Always Spend Time with Your Loved One
52:30 Always Goes Back to the PRO Course as a Refresher
54:24 Top Tips for People Still Going Through the CPA Exams

Learn the SuperfastCPA Study Approach, Free
You'll hear me mention the SuperfastCPA study process multiple times in this episode.
What we teach our customers is how to have a 2-hour main session each day where you can get more done than someone studying 4-5 hours the "normal way".
We cover this in our free "study trainings", which are 1-hour webinars where you'll learn exactly what to do when you sit down to study so that you can 1) move through new material faster, 2) understand and retain it better, and 3) spend less time in front of your review course WHILE getting better results.
Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow
OR, just text PASSNOW to 44222 and we'll text you back a link to the training.
This is one hour that will literally save you months of time and frustration from trying to figure this stuff out on your own, so register for a session today!
Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow
1 hr
July 10How Jason Went from Failing AUD Three Times to Passing in 6 Months
In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Jason was able to go from failing AUD 3 times, to passing all 4 exams in 6 months.
Jason was doing the original method of studying, watching the lectures and reading the textbook then attempting the questions. He would always end up rewatching the lecture and re-reading the textbook so that his study sessions in the evening took up to four or even six hours. Then he found SuperfastCPA, changed his strategies (like going to the questions first) and had a completely new result. Jason was super excited to be on the podcast, so enjoy and make sure you follow his tips!
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-jason-went-from-failing-aud-three-times-to-passing-in-6-months/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Jason Interview
02:37 Motivated to Get on the Podcast
03:21 Passed BEC with the Traditional Method, But Went Downhill from There
05:16 After Failing AUD 3 Times, Decided to Switch Sections
06:35 Found SuperfastCPA and Watched the Webinar
07:44 Realizing the Low ROI from Doing the Traditional Approach
08:46 Doing Mini Sessions Throughout the Day
10:52 Forcing Yourself to do Mini Sessions
13:05 Unlock His Phone Straight to the SuperfastCPA App
15:08 Used the Ideas from the Webinar and Passed REG
16:52 CPA Exam Test Timeline
17:49 Learned More from the Questions First Approach
19:37 Should've Bought the PRO Course Right from the Start
20:42 Had to Figure Out the Flashcards Process on His Own
21:48 Found the Flashcard Tip to be Valuable
23:21 Studying Four Hours After Work and Failing
24:21 Found the Method Bearable to Switch Studying After Work
25:58 How Jason Prepares for a Study Session After Work
27:03 Practicing with Excel Helped on Test Day
29:10 Planned His Study Timeline in Excel
31:02 Always Felt Unsure If He Passed
32:35 Felt Like TCP was a Continuation of REG
34:07 The Feeling After Finally Passing
36:15 Jason's Study Timeline for Each Section
37:03 How Jason Studied for the Sims
39:40 Weekend Study Routine
40:40 Split Study Sessions on Weekends to Mimic Test Day
41:54 Still Had Time for Hobbies Because of the SuperfastCPA Method
42:45 Jason's Way of Handling Difficult Topics
45:04 Preparing for Exam Day
46:42 Scheduled the Exams in the Afternoon
48:25 Top Tips for People Studying for the CPA Exam
54:03 Mini Sessions Throughout the Day is a Game Changer
54:57 Having the SuperfastCPA App Made Studying Flexible
56:26 Plans after Passing the CPA Exams

Learn the SuperfastCPA Study Approach, Free
You'll hear me mention the SuperfastCPA study process multiple times in this episode.
What we teach our customers is how to have a 2-hour main session each day where you can get more done than someone studying 4-5 hours the "normal way".
We cover this in our free "study trainings", which are 1-hour webinars where you'll learn exactly what to do when you sit down to study so that you can 1) move through new material faster, 2) understand and retain it better, and 3) spend less time in front of your review course WHILE getting better results.
Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow
OR, just text PASSNOW to 44222 and we'll text you back a link to the training.
This is one hour that will literally save you months of time and frustration from trying to figure this stuff out on your own, so register for a session today!
Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow
1 hr
June 25How Brianna Overcame Her Self-Doubt and Passed the CPA Exams
In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Brianna was able to change and adapt the SuperfastCPA study strategies in a way that worked for her to be able to pass the CPA exam.
Brianna had a lot of worry and self-doubt around taking and passing the CPA exams. She felt like she would never be able to do it, or that she wasn't good enough, or that the SIMs were just too hard. But, she showed up to study every day. She never gave up, even when she felt like it. And, with that determination, she DID do it, even though she thought she never would. This is a very encouraging episode, make sure to listen all the way through!
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-brianna-overcame-her-self-doubt-and-passed-the-cpa-exams/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Brianna Interview
03:24 A 2 Year Long CPA Journey, Finally Done
03:52 Pursued MBA Right Out of College
05:05 How Brianna Prepared to Pursue the CPA
06:19 Finding SuperfastCPA and Using It from the Start
07:59 Deciding the Order to Take the CPA Exams In
09:43 Failed Her First Exam But Knew the Process was Working
11:06 Adjusted the Study Process to Fit Her Style
12:59 Used the Mornings to Warm Up for Her Evening Study Sessions
14:46 Daily Study Sessions
15:50 Don't Be Too Strict with the Schedule, Just Be Diligent in Studying
17:35 Setting Up a Schedule and Goals That Worked for Her
20:27 Used An App As A Reminder of Her Daily Checklist
21:32 Slowed Down on REG , Took 6 Months and Passed First Try
23:51 Why Brianna Took 6 Months Studying for REG
25:36 How Brianna Delt with SIMs
28:53 Brianna's Exam Experiences
31:01 FAR Took Three Tries
32:27 Got A Tip from A Podcast Episode and Improved the Second Try
33:43 Committed to Her Weaknesses and Finally Passed FAR with a 75
35:23 How It Felt Finally Passing FAR, Her Final Exam
36:18 The Relief and Sacrifice She Had to Make to Pass FAR
37:56 Having a Life While Studying for the CPA Exams
39:46 Grateful That She Had a Circle That Supports Her
41:10 Brianna's Note Taking Process
44:28 The Benefits That Brianna Got from SuperfastCPA
46:12 Brain Dumping Things Down on a Paper Helped with Active Recall
47:21 Utilized AI in Her Studying
48:57 Studying with the Note Cards
50:09 Top Tips for People Still Going Through the CPA Exams

Learn the SuperfastCPA Study Approach, Free
You'll hear me mention the SuperfastCPA study process multiple times in this episode.
What we teach our customers is how to have a 2-hour main session each day where you can get more done than someone studying 4-5 hours the "normal way".
We cover this in our free "study trainings", which are 1-hour webinars where you'll learn exactly what to do when you sit down to study so that you can 1) move through new material faster, 2) understand and retain it better, and 3) spend less time in front of your review course WHILE getting better results.
Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow
OR, just text PASSNOW to 44222 and we'll text you back a link to the training.
This is one hour that will literally save you months of time and frustration from trying to figure this stuff out on your own, so register for a session today!
Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow
56 min
June 04How Elias Started Passing After Using SuperfastCPA
In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Elias went from struggling during multiple periods of his life to pass the CPA exams (and failing each time), to passing all of his exams in a row once he changed his strategies.
Elias found SuperfastCPA around the time he was studying for a FAR retake. He applied some of the strategies he learned from a SuperfastCPA video on retakes, and while he didn't quite pass, his score went up by 30%. At this point he knew he needed to dive in all the way, and from there he passed all his exams using SuperfastCPA. Some big difference makers for Elias were studying in the morning and the questions first approach. There's some good stuff in this interview, make sure you listen all the way through!
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-elias-started-passing-after-using-superfastcpa/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Elias Interview
03:28 Dad Was An Accountant, Aimed for the CPA Early
04:54 Studied the Traditional Method Before SuperfastCPA
06:04 Test Results When He Tried Back in 2013 and 2020
06:34 Why Elias Decided to Pursue the CPA Again in 2025
07:41 Decided to Follow the SuperfastCPA Advice for His FAR Retake
10:05 Signed Up for Class with An Instructor for Foundations in FAR
10:44 Bought the Total Bundle
12:07 Switched to Studying in the Mornings
12:52 Studying in the Mornings Helped A Lot
13:49 Saw Results from the Questions First Approach
14:41 How He Used the Questions First Approach with His Learning Style
16:45 Did 2 Hour Study Sessions
17:19 Fitting Mini Sessions Throughout the Day
18:22 Utilizing the Audio Notes Even When Working Remotely
19:43 Printed Out the Review Notes and Read Them Before Going to Bed
21:26 Passing ISC Confirmed That the Process Was Working
23:01 Re-Watching the PRO Course After Each Exam
23:50 Trusted the Process
24:46 Things Elias Realized After Passing His First Section
26:17 Used Every Study Tool Available to Learn
27:10 How Elias Would Structure His Study Sessions
28:47 Just Keep Moving Forward Since
29:40 Splitting Big Topics Across Multiple Days
30:18 Making Adjustments When Studying for REG
33:10 Passed the Last 2 Sections on First Try
33:54 Passed All Four for Four After Getting SuperfastCPA
35:18 Having the Evenings Off and Being Disciplined
36:46 Was Still Able to Maintain a Consistent Gym Schedule While Studying for the CPA Exams
39:02 Doing the CPA This Way Makes Studying Way More Manageable
40:10 Still Planning the Celebration of Passing the CPA Exams
40:55 Wanted to Switch His Gym Sessions in the Mornings
41:24 Saved the TBS's for His Weekend Study
43:23 Learning Process for the Sims
44:19 Skill Builder Videos from Becker
46:33 Practice Using Excel
47:20 Using AI to Assist with Learning
48:47 Re-Watch the PRO Course to Refresh Yourself on the Process
51:08 Top Tips for People Still Going Through the CPA Exams

Learn the SuperfastCPA Study Approach, Free
You'll hear me mention the SuperfastCPA study process multiple times in this episode.
What we teach our customers is how to have a 2-hour main session each day where you can get more done than someone studying 4-5 hours the "normal way".
We cover this in our free "study trainings", which are 1-hour webinars where you'll learn exactly what to do when you sit down to study so that you can 1) move through new material faster, 2) understand and retain it better, and 3) spend less time in front of your review course WHILE getting better results.
Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow
OR, just text PASSNOW to 44222 and we'll text you back a link to the training.
This is one hour that will literally save you months of time and frustration from trying to figure this stuff out on your own, so register for a session today!
Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow
56 min
May 21How Caleb Passed the CPA Exam with AM Study Sessions
In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Caleb was able to pass his first three exams on the first try, and his last exam (BAR) on his second try. Caleb was a finance major in college, but decided to switch gears and go for the CPA.
Caleb had SuperfastCPA almost from the beginning, and it was a game changer for him. The biggest help for him was studying first thing in the morning. He knew that if he could get those two hours of studying done everyday, no matter what else happened, he would be progressing. Caleb has a lot of really great tips and advice, a great story, and a good sense of humor. You won't want to miss this episode!
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-caleb-passed-the-cpa-exam-with-am-study-sessions/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:51 Wanted a Stable Job, so He Pursued the CPA
05:47 Considering the CMA Next
06:37 His Wife's Support Throughout the CPA Journey
07:09 Getting the Required School Credits
08:53 How Caleb Came Across SuperfastCPA
10:10 Taking Classes and Picking Becker
11:41 Watched the PRO Course Before He Started Studying
12:57 Took Audit First
14:22 Got An Idea from the Podcast
15:16 Caleb's Daily 2 Hour Main Sessions
17:12 A Light Bulb Moment: Switching to Studying in the Mornings
17:57 Listening to the Audio Notes While Driving
18:44 Studying the SuperfastCPA Way from the Beginning
20:55 How the CPA Exams are Different from Typical Studying
22:46 Passed His First Three, Then Ran Into BAR
25:16 Caleb's Experience with the BAR Exam
26:58 Used AI to Help Study for His BAR Retake
28:49 Thoughts About the Study Materials for BAR
30:24 The Learning Process During His Morning Study Sessions
34:03 Trusting the Process
36:13 Flashcards
37:32 Used Digital and Physical Flashcards
38:40 Caleb's Thoughts on What Day to Schedule the Exam
39:46 Final Review Process
40:56 Studied Differently for His Final Review with FAR
42:07 The Realization with Studying the Sims
46:39 Still Had a Life While Studying for the CPA Exams
49:19 You Don't Need to Get All the Green Check Marks
50:53 Grinding MCQs is Better Than the Simulated Exams
52:11 Tops Tips for People Still Going Through the CPA Exams

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You'll hear me mention the SuperfastCPA study process multiple times in this episode.
What we teach our customers is how to have a 2-hour main session each day where you can get more done than someone studying 4-5 hours the "normal way".
We cover this in our free "study trainings", which are 1-hour webinars where you'll learn exactly what to do when you sit down to study so that you can 1) move through new material faster, 2) understand and retain it better, and 3) spend less time in front of your review course WHILE getting better results.
Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow
OR, just text PASSNOW to 44222 and we'll text you back a link to the training.
This is one hour that will literally save you months of time and frustration from trying to figure this stuff out on your own, so register for a session today!
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57 min
May 07From Tank Platoon Leader to CPA: How Ben Passed the CPA Exam
In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Ben was able to finish the CPA exams even while busy as a tank platoon leader in the military and as a new father of twins.
Ben attempted the Audit exam with the normal way of studying and learned just how difficult the CPA exam was when he found out he failed it. With some tweaks after watching the SuperfastCPA training webinar, Ben was able to pass ISC. After that, he purchased the SuperfastCPA study materials and passed all of his exams first try. Ben has a lot of great tips and advice, this is an episode you don't want to miss!
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/from-tank-platoon-leader-to-cpa-how-ben-passed-the-cpa-exam/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Ben Interview
03:45 How Ben Started His CPA Journey
05:41 Was An Auditor Before Going to the Military
06:40 Initially Thought That Having a Review Course Would Be Enough
07:27 The AUD Exam Was Brutal, It Was a Huge Wake-up Call
08:55 Made a Mistake of Studying for REG, Not Knowing If He Passed
09:42 Studied for ISC Next and Came Across SuperfastCPA and Passed
11:22 Why Ben Didn't Feel Prepared Going Into the ISC Exam
12:40 The Reason Ben Bought SuperfastCPA After ISC
14:19 Focused on Deep Diving the Questions During Morning Sessions
15:21 Ben's Daily Study Sessions
16:57 Able to Continue Studying in the Evenings Because He Already Started in the Morning
18:28 Lost an NTS for FAR Due to Military Training
20:10 Buckled Up and Decided That Now Would Be the Best Time to Pass the CPA Exams
21:24 Dedicated All of His Time to CPA Study
23:03 Took Four to Five Weeks to Study for Each Section And Passed Them All
23:47 Had Twins While Studying for FAR
24:30 Ben's Situation with His Wife
25:35 Wasn't Able to Do Weekend Study Sessions But Relied on SuperfastCPA Materials
26:22 Printed Out the FAR Review Notes
28:07 Utilized AI with Surgent to Make Flashcards
29:13 Studied the AI Generated Flashcards Mostly in the Evenings
29:44 He Didn't Focus on the Sims
31:36 Thoughts About the Sims
32:06 Passed All Sections in the 70's
33:17 The Feeling of Finishing the CPA Exams
34:08 Ben Relates the CPA Experience with His Army Experience
35:24 How It Has Been After Finishing the CPA Exams
36:17 Ben Was a Tank Platoon Leader in the Military
38:05 Walking the Dogs Is One of the Things He Enjoyed
38:45 The Confidence to Take the Exams is the Biggest Benefit Ben Got from SuperfastCPA
41:24 Passed All Four After Getting SuperfastCPA
42:35 You Need to be Committed to Studying for the CPA
44:27 Top Tips for People Still Struggling with the CPA Exams

Learn the SuperfastCPA Study Approach, Free
You'll hear me mention the SuperfastCPA study process multiple times in this episode.
What we teach our customers is how to have a 2-hour main session each day where you can get more done than someone studying 4-5 hours the "normal way".
We cover this in our free "study trainings", which are 1-hour webinars where you'll learn exactly what to do when you sit down to study so that you can 1) move through new material faster, 2) understand and retain it better, and 3) spend less time in front of your review course WHILE getting better results.
Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow
OR, just text PASSNOW to 44222 and we'll text you back a link to the training.
This is one hour that will literally save you months of time and frustration from trying to figure this stuff out on your own, so register for a session today!
Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow
51 min

About CPA Exam Experience from SuperfastCPA

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Nate from SuperfastCPA reveals his strategies, tips, tricks, and methods for mastering your daily CPA study process so that you can pass your exams faster and avoid failing sections.