CPA Exam Experience from SuperfastCPA

In this episode, you'll hear how Wells was putting in "120%" in the beginning, but it wasn't paying off, to then making a few small changes to her process that led to her going 4 for 4.

Wells has a lot of great tips to share, including the importance of not putting your life on hold during the CPA exam process, as well as a profound idea about making your own flashcards.

https://www.superfastcpa.com/superfastcpa-reviews-how-wells-passed-her-cpa-exams/

On Youtube: https://youtu.be/6qqgAht2Y84

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

CPA study while mountain biking? Re-writing the textbook by hand?

In this episode you'll hear John's CPA study experience, and how his study process evolved as he kept making breakthroughs. We cover all parts of the study process in this interview, and John also has some great insights on mindset and how to stay motivated. Don't miss this interview!

00:00 - Introduction

02:12 - Exams timeline

05:05 - From the military to accounting

07:51 - Starting the study process

08:39 - Re-writing the textbook by hand

09:29 - "There has to be a better way..."

10:31 - Looking for a better way

11:10 - Finding SuperfastCPA

11:33 - "I was sold right away"

12:26 - "I never read the textbook again after that"

13:07 - Using quizzes + MCQs

13:34 - "I got a better score, while studying less..."

14:19 - CPA study + mountain biking?

16:35 - What John spent 85% of his time on

17:10 - Does your learning style matter for the CPA exams?

17:50 - "It's not just about knowledge..."

18:32 - Learning the material in the same context as test day

19:40 - Motivation comes easier when your process is working

20:29 - What kept John going on bad days

21:24 - How to "trick" yourself into studying

22:03 - "It needs to be a constant mindset"

23:24 - Treating simulations like real clients

24:18 - Battling every day

24:47 - Adding CPA study to your already busy schedule

25:56 - "No one else can study for you..."

26:39 - Using the AICPA blueprints

27:05 - "It's like chipping away at a big rock"

27:15 - The power of momentum

27:37 - Using weekends as a buffer

28:49 - Studying in small chunks is always progress

29:23 - "Drops of water breaks big rocks"

29:44 - "I tried 3 other audio notes..."

30:26 - "Final 48" strategies

33:06 - The key ingredients can be personalized

33:51 - Doings sets of 100 MCQs

34:34 - Focusing on what matters when you study

35:01 - Gain confidence in your process, then don't look back

35:28 - Review notes + lots of MCQs

36:16 - Using MCQs as a learning tool

37:04 - Getting your 4th passing score

37:58 - Done with the CPA, what's next?

38:30 - Being a CPA vs being a great CPA

40:04 - "Focus on studying the right stuff..."

40:24 - Getting better scores from less study hours

41:20 - John's top tips to current CPA candidates

42:34 - If you want to study "for real"...

Episode page: https://www.superfastcpa.com/superfastcpa-reviews-how-john-passed/

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

In today's episode you'll hear Morgan's CPA exam journey, and how she put a big emphasis on still "enjoying life", while still nailing the study process and ultimately passing the 4 CPA exams.

Like other interviews, Morgan has tons of tips on all areas of the study process and test-day, but 3 specific things we discuss were:

• Thoughts on "AI" or "adaptive software", and the dashboards and progress indicators that all review courses now use.
• How she structured her studying on weekdays that allowed her to take the weekends off.
• How she would plan her exams so that she could still fully enjoy life events like weddings, family vacations, etc.

This is another great interview, so don't miss it!

Full episode page: https://www.superfastcpa.com/superfastcpa-reviews-how-morgan-passed/

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

In this episode, we're going to walk through the six key ingredients of a winning CPA study routine. Now, where this came from was doing all these interviews with recent successful CPA candidates. You know, and we've done over 50 of these interviews and counting. But it was about after the first 10 or 15, I started realizing, OK, there are basically these six things that they all mentioned, that they, they all did some version of these six things. And looking back at my own study process, it was the same thing. I had done all six of these things, again, some version of these six things. So that's what we're going to cover in this episode, the six key ingredients of a winning study routine.

Episode page: https://www.superfastcpa.com/the-6-key-ingredients-to-pass-your-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

Yes the CPA exams are hard and require a lot of time and dedication, but it doesn’t mean that they have to be an all-consuming nightmare that completely takes over your whole life.

In this episode you’ll hear Lucia’s story, and how she figured out how to balance her job, CPA study, and spending time with her husband, friends, and family as much as she wanted… while getting passing scores on each exam until she was done.

Episode page: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-lucia-passed-her-cpa-while-still-having-a-life/

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

Would you like to pass your CPA exams without it taking over your life, completely stressing you out, all while only studying 2hrs a day on weekdays? In this episode you’ll hear Ana’s story, who did exactly that.

Full episode page: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-ana-crushed-her-cpa-exams-studying-2hrs-a-day/

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

In this episode you'll hear from Brandi, the self-appointed "queen of 74s", and how she turned her process around and then quickly passed her CPA exams. You'll hear her experience going from feeling "miserable" for over a year to, "all of a sudden I was done".

Brandi shares a ton of great tips, insights, and strategies that you'll be able to apply directly to your own study process, so that you can simplify, make progress faster, and pass your exams with less stress and hassle.

00:26: Brandi’s CPA exam experience in a nutshell.

01:11: Training sessions to help you study more effectively – i.e., getting more done faster.

02:40: Brandi graduates in May 2019 and finds a job working with a top tier firm in Vegas.

02:55: Brandi gets her first 74 after “studying constantly/hardcore” using a review course.

04:49: “And that's when I found your course. I did the webinar and I was like wow; this totally makes sense. I feel like this is actually doable—especially because I was miserable.”

04:56: Learn how Brandi found relief with the help of SuperfastCPA training and how her daily process was simplified.

06:41: The contrast between Brandi’s study methods before SuperfastCPA and after following the strategies.

09:49: Listen in on how Brandi leveraged the SuperfastCPA study resources.

11:46: The strategic breakthroughs that allowed Brandi to pass her CPA exams—including “finding her way” and ramping up her study efficiency with multiple-choice questions.

15:00: Brandi’s version of a final review before her exams.

17:27: The feeling of disbelief after getting the fourth passing score.

21:14: The sticky notes, vision boards, audio notes, and ads that kept Brandi going.

22:39: The SuperfastCPA mobile app as a “huge gamechanger” in Brandi’s study process.

24:27: Life as a CPA – “I like being on this side now and helping other people be able to get through it.”

Episode page: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-the-queen-of-74s-vanquished-her-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

In today's interview you'll hear how Addison went from scoring in the 70s over 3 years, to then making some changes to her study routine, and then going 4 for 4 while scoring in the mid-to-high 80s on her CPA exams. Addison does a great job of describing in detail the exact mistakes she realized she was making, and the adjustments that helped her improve her average score by over 10 points.

Episode page: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-to-improve-cpa-scores-how-addison-did-it/

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

Episode Timestamps

• 00:27: A brief overview of Addison’s story.
• 05:32: Addison describes how she was stuck in a loop, studying and taking exams for 3 years before she realized what was holding her back and that she needed to make a change.
• 08:29: Coming across a SuperfastCPA Ad and watching the FREE 1hr training.
• 09:30: Purchasing the SuperfastCPA bundle and applying the techniques to her study process.
• 11:24: Addison making the most of her more productive morning hours for meaningful study time. “Once I watched the strategy videos, it was sinking in that it might be a good strategy to use my most awake hours of the day.”
• 13:02: Finding what works best for you.
• 14:35: Addison highlights the importance of being committed, disciplined, and holding yourself accountable.
• 16:34: Addison’s strategy for managing the weekends in her study schedule.
• 17:51: The note-taking strategy that proved to be a catalyst to Addison’s success in her CPA exams. “I didn't even really use my books after that, because I made better notes myself. And that's what ended up working for me. My notes were better because they were in my own voice.”
• 22:05: Preparing for Practice Sims before and during the test day.
• 25:05: Leveraging a study planner/calendar to gain the most out of her study sessions and to stay accountable.
• 26:45: Addison passes her exams! “I took FAR on July 3, 2020, and I ended up getting an 83. I was beyond words; I was so happy. So I kept with it. I used SuperfastCPA for REG and I passed in the 80s. And then I blasted through BEC in November/December to take it in January of 2021 and I was done in the nick of time.”
• 28:20: “What did it feel like to get your fourth score?” – Nate
• 30:28: Learn Addison’s top tips for people taking (or planning to take) their CPA exams.
• 32:57: How studying in the morning creates momentum for better study outcomes.
• 34:35: Addison’s mindset over her 3-year period of attempting but failing her exams—and how she pushed through.
• 38:54: Share the podcast episodes with friends or colleagues who are working on their exams: “These interviews are the most helpful, free resource anywhere available for people that are trying to figure out their own CPA study process.”

In this episode you'll hear Evan's story, and the changes he made after getting sick of scoring between 69 and 74 on his CPA exams. You'll learn about perseverance, not giving up and the breakthroughs that turned Evan's study process around, which led to him passing his CPA exams.

Episode page: https://www.superfastcpa.com/what-evan-changed-after-getting-sick-of-74s/

Episode Timestamps:

• 00:23: An overview of topics discussed in the episode—revolving around Evan’s CPA journey.
• 02:57: “To sign up for one of our free training sessions, just go to our main site at www.superfastCPA.com and it's the main thing at the top of the homepage. Or you can text the word PASSNOW to the number 44222, and we'll send you back a link to the training.”
• 04:04: Evan starts studying for his CPA exams in 2015 immediately after graduating college. He initially uses popular study programs like Becker— “practicing everything under the sun”—but he kept failing. “From 2015 to about 2017 that's what I was doing. But I was consistently failing the exams—getting anywhere between a 69 and 74.”
• 05:38: Evan comes across SuperfastCPA advertisements in the summer of 2017 while stuck in a cycle of consistently failing his exams by a few points.
• 06:06: “I signed up for one of your FREE 1-hour webinars and you went through your story of how you were able to pretty much knock out the exam.” – Evan
• 07:27: Using a “study concoction” of Wiley and SuperfastCPA study material/methods.
• 07:38: “Looking back, what was the key change you got from our strategies as compared to what you were doing before?” – Nate
• 07:50: Learn how Evan filled the gaps/dead spaces in his day to ramp his studying by listening to audios, quizzes, and other supplemental material from SuperfastCPA.
• 08:37: “If you're trying to learn new material in any subject, revisiting it multiple times throughout the day is proven to be way more effective than long sessions all at once.” – Nate
• 09:48: Evan takes his exams after using SuperfastCPA study tools and he passes—starting with FAR and AUD shortly after. “It was exciting. It was like; wow, I'm actually doing this. I'm halfway there…Failing the exam multiple times and then being able to use the material and push myself forwards…you helped me push further along.”
• 10:49: Evan encounters a “mindset switch” in which he felt less stress—a change he attributes to the mindful, relaxed, and controlled methodology of SuperfastCPA study tools and strategies.
• 13:33: Nate explains different ways to use SuperfastCPA study material to achieve the same end goal of passing your exams faster.
• 14:35: Learn about the benefits of mobile apps in simplifying your study process and offering easier access to study material on the go.
• 16:14: Using multiple-choice questions and practice sims to improve study outcomes.
• 17:34: Evan highlights his process of tackling concepts or topics that he struggled with. Flashcards? Multiple Choice Questions? Notes?
• 18:43: “What did you do for a final review during the last week/days before an exam?” – Nate
• 21:02: Listen to Evan narrate his test day experience after using SuperfastCPA—including how he felt ready with regard to time management. “There was an improvement in time management at that point. I guess it was just knowing what to expect and how to tackle it.”
• 25:02: How Evan felt after passing his 4th exam—including how he celebrated the achievement.
• 26:07: Evan’s top tips for people currently studying for their 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

In this episode you'll hear from Joe, who went from studying 5+ hours a day, down to 2 hours a day in the mornings once he started following the SuperfastCPA study framework... and passed his last 2 exams while still taking the evenings off. Like the other interviews, we cover the study process from start to finish, and Joe has a lot of great tips & insights that will help you improve your own CPA study process, so don't miss this interview!

Episode Timestamps:

03:50: Joe narrates his career path since leaving graduate school in 2016 and starting full time in public accounting.

04:08: Learn how Joe brought his CPA study material with him while still playing in the league. Studying in the morning and having games at night.

04:27: Challenges studying for CPA using a standard review course. “It was a lot of time for not a lot of success.”

05:08: Joe sits for his first CPA exam (FAR) in April 2017, but failed. “And I think I knew like two to three days before the exam. I just didn’t remember all the stuff I did.”

06:57: Joe narrates how he was caught at a crossroads wondering how he will pass and finish his last 2 CPA exams amid increasing pressure, studying inefficiencies, and limited time.

07:04: Joe comes across SuperfastCPA. “I was looking on the internet and I found SuperfastCPA. I watched the videos and I was like…this is what I needed. Something where I'm going to retain more in less time. I purchased superfastCPA on the spot.”

07:26: Joes passes his exams the first time around with the help of SuperfastCPA.

08:20: Joe provides a detailed look at his hectic study schedule and what his typical day looked like initially. “…you get through like one module a day. And at one point it hit me that it is going to take me forever at this pace.”

09:55: The contrast between Joe’s initial study process and the SuperfastCPA study process after watching the 1-hour training.

11:37: “So walking into the office I would listen to your lectures on repeat. And I downloaded the Quizlet app, and I made my own flashcards for everything I got wrong. And literally, instead of pulling out Instagram, I'd pull out Quizlet.”

15:00: Nate describes how the SuperfastCPA study process encourages constant “re-review” of important information—helping you retain the content better.

15:38: Joe and Nate discuss strategies on taking practice CPA Simulations.

17:54: Time management during the CPA exams—including leaving enough time for SIMs.

20:32: How Joe found out that he had passed his fourth exam on his dad’s birthday.

21:23: Joes offers his main tips for anyone studying for CPAs or looking to advance in his/her public accounting career.

23:00: Learn about how Joe’s study session looked like the last few days before an exam.

26:11: Nate Narrates the backstory to SuperfastCPA... the inspiration behind the idea of creating the CPA study tools and strategies to help anyone taking the CPA exams pass faster.

Watch our free training on how to create a daily study process that is simple, takes less time, and will create better results than the traditional study process. See upcoming training times here…

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