CPA Exam Experience from SuperfastCPA

In this episode you'll hear from Erica, who is a true international CPA... having passed both the Philippines CPA and the U.S. CPA exams. Erica shares the details of her process, including how she only used a test bank along with the SuperfastCPA study tools to pass her exams, and how she used every spare minute to always be studying. Erica shares a bunch of very helpful tips and strategies, so don't miss this interview!

Episode Timestamps

01:07: How Erica’s study process started out after she was done with school. “I actually didn't purchase the whole package of review courses, to be honest…I was just answering the test bank and using the SuperfastCPA app, and then the audio.”

01:47: “I don't recommend that to everybody…it might not be enough for everyone out there.” —Nate

02:05: Erica explains how she was a CPA back in the Philippines before moving to the U.S.

02:44/15:52: Differences and similarities between the CPA exams in the U.S. and the Philippines. Erica takes her FAR test in a shorter period, similar to the requirements back in the Philippines and she passes.

03:42: Erica’s tight schedule working full time while in her last quarter of grad school.

05:08: Learn how Erica came across SuperfastCPA and how the study methods aligned with her goals of studying relevant content in a shorter period.

07:37: Erica highlights how she used the test bank.

10:00: Erica provides a comprehensive answer to Nate’s question, “Did you have a system of taking notes or creating flashcards for stuff that you personally struggled with? How did you do that?”

11:42: The value of taking notes and putting them in your own words.

12:10: Here’s what Erica did during her last week for the final review.

14:21: Erica celebrating after passing her fourth exam but feeling a ‘void’ of boredom from the free time.

17:31: Erica's top final tips for people currently in the study process

Episode page: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-erica-passed-the-philippines-and-the-u-s-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 how Mourghan spent the first few years of her CPA journey putting in a lot of work, but not getting the results. She shares her two main breakthroughs that turned her study process around and resulted in her passing her CPA exams, as well as many other study tips. We get very into the details of the study process and what makes it work in this interview, so don’t miss it!

Full episode page: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-mourghan-turned-her-study-process-around-and-passed-her-cpa-exams/

Episode timestamps:

00:22: An overview of the episode’s points of discussion—including the tedious, time-consuming, and ineffective study process Mourghan used before she came across SuperfastCPA.

02:26: “If this is the first time or the first thing you've come across from SuperfastCPA, or if you still have not taken the time to watch one of our free 1-hour training webinars, that is where we will walk you through our study techniques (free)…that's where they (podcast guests) started with SuperfastCPA.”

03:04: “You can sign up for one of these sessions by going to our homepage at https://www.superfastcpa.com/.”

03:37: Mourghan elaborates on her journey of trying to get the 150 credits needed to become a licensed CPA.

06:18: Mourghan getting low scores and failing her CPA exams repeatedly. “…how am I ever going to pass these if I can't get through something that I'm actually working in?”

07:24: Mourghan comes across a SuperfastCPA ad on her social media feed.

08:42: Using the mobile app to answer multiple-choice questions throughout the day, every day.

12:05: “I was reading everything and thinking, how am I going to memorize everything? But what you really need to do is focus on what kinds of things they're going to be asking you in the multiple-choice questions.”

13:13: Mourghan’s initial time-consuming note-taking process.

14.21: Things get easier with the use of Quizlets, color-coded notes, and digital flashcards.

17.23: Using audio notes to reinforce studied content.

19:03: Synergy and motivation through a study group—including customizing the CPA study process to best serve your purpose (i.e., retain information during the exam).

24:40: Mourghan highlights how consistency was key to the effectiveness of her study process.

26:08: “Final review” for each exam – doing full sets of multiple-choice questions and simulation repeatedly

28:18: Mourghan and Nate discuss the importance of time management during the exams.

32:20: Celebrating passing the exams.

33:56: Mourghan’s top tips for people who are still trying to figure out their CPA study process.

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

When Coral sat down with her partners and told them everything she planned to accomplish over the coming year, they told her she had too much on her plate...

...with a new baby, her demanding senior role at her firm, trying to finish 15 credits of school AND pass her CPA exams?

You'll find Coral's story very inspiring and of course, we also get into the details of what worked for her and her study strategies despite being so busy with everything else in her life... don't miss this one!

Full episode page: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-coral-achieved-the-impossible-in-less-than-a-year/

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 interview, you'll hear Ben's story about how he spent several years studying and failing sections, and then his breakthrough that led to him going 4 for 4 within just a few months. You'll be surprised how simple Ben makes the study process sound after he figured out what to focus on when studying, and it allowed him to still spend lots of quality time with his family in the evenings.

If the study process seems like an insurmountable struggle, don't miss this episode!

Full episode page: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-ben-easily-passed-his-cpa-exams-after-battling-them-for-years/

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 Meena's story, who passed her CPA exams all within a few short months, primarily while working full-time. This interview with Meena covers all parts of the study process, but listen specifically for the breakthroughs Meena had that turned the study process from all-consuming and overwhelming, to a very manageable & low-stress process.

Full episode page: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-meena-passed-her-cpa-exams-in-less-than-6-months/

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 Karrie's CPA exam experience, which was hectic to say the least. If you have kids that are in school, then you know that every parent also got a second job as a full-time teacher during 2020, in addition to doing their normal job from home... at the same time. Karrie did that with two kids, AND was trying to pass her CPA exams at the same time.

In this episode you'll hear how she did it.

Full episode page: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-karrie-passed-her-cpa-exams-while-running-her-own-business-and-doing-online-school-with-2-kids/

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 interview you'll hear from Paige, who passed her first two sections before SuperfastCPA, and scored really high! She was putting in so much work however, that she wondered if there was a more efficient way to to things... then she came across an episode of the podcast, and found just that.

Paige shares all kinds of tips, strategies, and insights in this episode, so make sure to give this one a listen.

Full episode page: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-paige-simplified-her-study-process-using-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

In this interview you'll hear from Zach, who is currently in his master's program but already has two of his CPA exams done. In this episode we cover all parts of the study process, and Zach has a lot of good ideas & tips to share, but listen for 3 specific things:

1. How "miniaturizing" the study process reduces or eliminates the "dread factor", so that you can pack in more study time each day without constantly battling your own motivation to plow through a 4-hour study session.
2. The power and effectiveness of spaced repetition and "recall training" in your study process.
3. How to be strategic in how you formulate your own study process... instead of just blindly pouring hours down the drain of ineffective studying.

Also, if you're a Becker user, Zach also shares some specific Becker tips for implementing the SuperfastCPA study strategies. Don't miss this one!

Full episode page: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-zach-is-passing-his-cpa-exams-using-recall-and-spaced-repetition/

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 Sharon, who passed all 4 of her exams on the first try, while maintaining a healthy balance between work, study time, and... not studying. When you have your study process really dialed in, you are able to spend less time sitting in front of your review course, so you can still spend time doing your "normal stuff", so that you can maintain your sanity as you go through the CPA grind. Sharon's story is a perfect example of that, and you'll hear her describe how she got her study process dialed in, as well as many tips and tricks you can apply to your own study routine.

Full episode page: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-sharon-passed-her-cpa-exams-while-maintaining-balance/

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 Joel's very inspiring story about never giving up until you've passed all 4 CPA exams. Joel never considered it an option to give up, which helped him push through some difficult circumstances and achieve his goal. If you've ever been bummed out by failing a section, make sure to listen Joel's story...

Full episode page: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-joel-passed-his-cpa-exams-by-never-giving-up/

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