CPA Exam Experience from SuperfastCPA

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CPA Exam Experience from SuperfastCPA episodes

November 19, 2025How Shailja Beat the "Mental Game" and Passed the CPA Exams
In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Shailja was able to pass the CPA exams by overcoming all the doubt and fear that she wouldn't be able to pass the exams. Shailja had struggled to get the Indian equivalent of the CPA and so had a lot of self doubt going into getting the CPA.
You'll hear how Shailja was able to overcome those feelings and those thoughts and pass each exam, first try. She talked a lot about having a positive mindset and believing in yourself. Again, she passed all of her exams first try, so listen closely to her experience so you can believe in yourself too!
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-shailja-beat-the-mental-game-and-passed-the-cpa-exams/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Shailja Interview
03:21 Brief Background
04:26 Deciding to Pursue the CPA
05:39 Work Experience is from India
06:55 How Shailja's Journey Started
07:55 Found SuperfastCPA Looking for Bite-Sized Ways to Study
08:49 Things Shailja Used After Deciding to Purse the CPA
10:47 Why Shailja Got SuperfastCPA
13:16 How the Mini Quizzes Helped
15:28 CPA Exams Timeline
15:56 What Shailja Did Differently Studying with SuperfastCPA
19:26 Writing Notes in Your Own WOrds
20:28 Do What Makes You Study Consistently
21:59 Passed All Four on First Try
23:21 Doing the Mock Exams to Learn Time Management
25:22 Had Negative Thoughts About Taking the Exams
26:25 Shifting to a Positive Mindset
27:50 Have Something That Can Keeps You Motivated
31:40 One of Shailja's Motivations
33:13 Review Process for the Sims
34:25 Kept Track of Which Simulation Question to Practice
36:35 Shailja's Tracker for Sims
38:00 Review Course Mentors
40:21 How the Podcast Helped Shailja
42:28 The Feeling of Relief and Confidence After Passing the CPA Exams
44:33 Things Shailja Did Before Taking an Exam
47:35 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
53 min
November 05, 2025How Matt Passed the CPA Exams in 5 Months with No Accounting Experience
In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Matt was able to pass the CPA exams in just 5 months with no accounting experience, at the age of 52. Matt had been a finance major in school and worked as a commodity broker for 20 years before deciding to get the CPA. He felt totally lost at first, but started implementing the SuperfastCPA strategies and, as you'll see, got results.
You'll hear how Matt focused on multiple choice questions to learn the material. He also mentioned multiple times that all he did was follow the SuperfastCPA process and it was as simple as that. Again, he passed with essentially no accounting experience, so pay attention to his tips so you can pass the exams too!
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-matt-passed-the-cpa-exams-in-5-months-with-no-accounting-experience/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Matt Interview
02:45 How Matt Decided to Pursue the CPA
04:43 Finding SuperfastCPA
07:07 He Had Been Studying Using the Questions Even Before SuperfastCPA
07:48 Matt's Daily Learning Process
09:53 How Matt Studied in the Beginning
13:02 Studied More Once Classes Were Over
13:41 Barely Did Any Flashcards
14:11 First Test Experience with FAR
15:42 Studied for the CPA Without Any Experience with Accounting
17:32 Passed All Four for Four First Try and Thoughts on AUD
19:30 Found TCP Harder Than Expected
21:49 Matt's Timeline for the CPA Exams
23:13 The Benefits from SuperfastCPA
25:21 Thoughts About the Sims
26:05 How Matt Studied for the Sims
29:11 Matt's Love for Biking
31:14 Was Able to Have Free Time Despite Studying for the CPA Exams
31:50 Printed Out the Review Notes for FAR
32:16 Taking the CPA Exams at 52 Years Old
33:23 Shared it with His Son and His Son Passed 2 Exams
34:16 On Following the SuperfastCPA Strategies
36:29 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
41 min
October 22, 2025How Tommy Passed the CPA Exams First Try and Got a 96 on TCP
In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Tommy was able to pass the CPA exams first try by using the SuperfastCPA study tools. Tommy crushed the exams, passing all of them in about 8 months. He even received a 96 on TCP!
You'll hear how Tommy was able to pass the exams even with getting the stomach flu while studying for TCP, and even with having some serious eye strain while studying for AUD. Something happened with his eyes for almost 6 weeks where it made it hard to look at computer screens, so he relied almost completely on the SuperfastCPA mini sessions to continue studying during that time. Tommy had some great tips and study advice, make sure you pay close attention!
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-tommy-passed-the-cpa-exams-first-try-and-got-a-96-on-tcp/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Tommy Interview
03:49 How Tommy Got Into Accounting
04:54 The Start of Tommy's CPA Journey
06:33 Only Purchased the Study Tools
07:38 Tommy's New Years Resolution
08:44 Getting the General Ideae Without the Pro Course
09:32 When Tommy First Started to Study with SuperfastCPA
10:31 Tommy's Daily Study Process
11:54 Set an Alarm to Do Questions Every 30 Minutes
14:00 Doing Reviews Throughout the Day
15:33 Utilizing the SuperfastCPA Audio Notes
17:11 Preparing to Take FAR for the First Time
19:21 Being a Slow Reader
22:17 Working on the 30 Questions Re-Review
24:08 Consistent Practice Pays Off
24:55 Passed FAR First Try and Went Four for Four
26:01 Immediately Put on the AUD Audio Notes After Taking FAR
26:56 Had an Eye Condition for Six Weeks, Had to Rely on Mini Sessions
29:21 Felt Most Nervous About Audit
30:48 Felt Unsure Coming Out of Every Exam
32:12 Thoughts on Taking TCP
33:39 Exam Scores for AUD, TCP, and REG
35:07 Setting a Goal for Yourself Helps in the Long Run
36:18 Weekend Study and Sims Study
38:21 Study Process for the Sims
39:40 Taking FAR Made Tommy Decide to Practice Sims More
40:34 The Struggle of Studying with Kids
44:00 How Tommy Utilized Flashcards
45:44 A Tip That Tommy Learned Throughout His Study
49:11 Benefits of the Review and Audio Notes
50:59 The Main Benefits Tommy Got from SuperfastCPA
52:39 Top Tips for People Still Studying for 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
57 min
October 09, 2025How Sandi Learned to Study and Passed the CPA Exams
In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Sandi was able to pass the CPA exams by learning how to study. Sandi had never really had to study in school, so when she got to the CPA exam, she really struggled. She didn't know what to do or where to start. Eventually, she purchased SuperfastCPA and joined the coaching program.
You'll hear how Sandi was able to finally finish here journey she had been on since 2007. Years of trying and failing finally paid off once she learned how to study. She changed her study habits from something haphazard to something structured and repeatable. Sandi has a great story and lot of great tips, make sure you listen to the whole episode!
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-sandi-learned-to-study-and-passed-the-cpa-exams/
00:00 Sandi Interview
03:23 How Sandi Got Into Accounting
05:03 Deciding to Get Her CPA
06:10 Lost Three Sections Because She Was Unable to Pass FAR
06:42 The Struggles of Studying Before SuperfastCPA
08:27 Studying in the Beginning
09:53 Deciding to Join the Coaching Program
11:34 Why She Joined the Coaching Program
13:11 Did Not Pass First Try
14:58 Things That Made a Big Difference with Her Studying
16:51 Sandi's Daily Study Process
18:55 Sandi's Original Study Habits Before SuperfastCPA
20:06 Using the 2 Hour Study Sessions
20:50 Using the Spreadsheet to Study
23:43 Had the Evenings Free
24:54 Passed Her Last 2 Exams During Busy Season
26:17 Her Motivation for Passing the CPA Exam
26:51 Learning How to Do the Sims
27:40 Working Through the Sims
30:10 Studying With ADHD
32:03 Finding a Testing Center She Liked
34:19 Utilizing Flashcards
35:03 A Routine for Exam Day
36:14 Studying During Busy Season
36:47 Getting Your Loved Ones Involved
38:56 Almost Had to Retake 2 Section If She Failed AUD
40:05 Tears of Joy for Finally Passing the CPA Exams
40:55 Got Her EA
41:28 Celeberating in Iceland
42:28 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
47 min
September 25, 2025How Conrad Passed the CPA Exams by Constantly Answering MCQs
In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Conrad was able to pass the CPA exams by constantly answering MCQs. Conrad really honed in on the skill of answering multiple choice questions and that is what ultimately led to him conquering the CPA exams. Conrad was also a part of the SuperfastCPA coaching program.
You'll hear how Conrad was able to study each morning because he knew that there was no way he was going to study in the evenings. He was even able to keep studying when a hurricane hit Florida, and able to take a break when his son was born, and still passed the CPA exams in the end. By the end, his process was so efficient he was only studying about an hour a day. Conrad has a ton of great insights and tips, make sure you listen closely to what he says because it could be the tip that helps you pass the CPA exams.
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-conrad-passed-the-cpa-exams-by-constantly-answering-mcqs/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Conrad Interview
04:24 Started as a Computer Science Major
06:02 Conrad's Current Job
07:45 Getting Becker for Free
09:02 First Attempt with BEC
10:01 Found SuperfastCPA and Tried It Out
11:03 Failed Three Times Before His First Passing Score
12:27 When Conrad Bought SuperfastCPA
13:50 Conrad's Biggest Struggle Before SuperfastCPA
14:47 Bought the Coaching Program
15:42 Life Happened So Conrad Had to Take a Break
16:41 Found REG to be the Easiest
17:26 Failed Audit Due to an Upset Stomach
18:14 Passed FAR When He Didn't Expect It
18:58 Got Lazy Studying for AUD
19:55 Conrad Didn't Eat Morning of Test Day
20:42 What SuperfastCPA Added
22:17 Studied for an Hour a Day on His Last Exams
23:53 You Get Better from Constantly Answering MCQs
26:48 Conrad's Morning Study Sessions
28:02 Tips for Learning New or Difficult Topics with Flashcards
28:35 Used the Sims to Learning Topics In Depth
29:48 Aimed To Do 100 MCQs Daily
30:31 A Realization That He Learned Through the Sims
32:04 Felt That His Study Process Got Better Over Time
34:13 Mini Sessions Throughout the Day
35:36 Utilized the SuperfsatCPA Study Tools More at the Beginning
39:04 Even Had Time to Do Other Stuff Through His CPA Journey
41:32 The Driving Factor to Succeed While Pursuing the CPA
43:06 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
48 min
September 10, 2025How Kátia Passed the CPA Exams as a Busy Mom
In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Kátia was able to pass the CPA exams even as a busy mother. Kátia had moved from Brazil years before, but decided it was time to finally get her CPA license. She purchased SuperfastCPA, and even though sometimes it was hard to do the process, she kept going until she passed.
You'll hear how Kátia was able to get past feeling bad or like a failure if she didn't pass an exam or missed studying, and you'll hear how she overcame the shame associated with those feelings. As a busy mother, sometimes the reality was that she couldn't study as much as she wanted, but she didn't let that stop her. She never gave up, kept going, and was able to pass the CPA exams. She mentions particularly liking the SuperfastCPA mini quizzes and audio notes, so make sure you check those out yourself!
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-katia-passed-the-cpa-exams-as-a-busy-mom/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Kátia Interview
02:55 How Kátia Got Into Accounting
04:29 Why Pursue the CPA
05:28 Finding SuperfastCPA and What She Liked About It
07:43 Main Struggles She Had in the Beginning
09:14 Took Her Time Studying and Took Breaks
10:56 The Materials That Helped Kátia
12:31 Know What Works for You and Adjust Based on Your Situation
13:35 Daily Study Process
14:57 Finding Time to Study
15:47 Utilizing the Audio Notes Even When Life Gets in the Way
17:27 Kátia's CPA Timeline
18:46 Thought BEC Was Easy But Failed
19:40 REG Was the Only One She Passed First Try
21:13 Her Realization When She Took AUD
22:26 Why She Passed REG First Try
25:03 What Her Daily Study Sessions Looked Like
26:39 Took A Week Off to Cram for Final Review
28:04 Studying with Roger or UWorld
29:55 Made Sure She Answered All the MCQs for the Sections
31:28 Why She Chose Roger as Her Main Review Course
32:36 How the Follow Along Notes Helped
35:41 Study Process for Difficult Topics
40:02 The Benefit Kátia Got from SuperfastCPA
44:58 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
51 min
August 28, 2025How Katie Dialed In and Passed the CPA Exams
In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Katie was able to pass the CPA exams by locking in her studying each morning, making a plan, and sticking to it. Katie decided to join the SuperfastCPA coaching program from the start to make sure she did it right. And as you'll see, once she got things figured out, she crushed the exams.
Katie was able to come back after failing BEC the first time with a 73 and pass each exam without failing again. You'll hear her talk about how much of a difference studying in the morning made, as well as how important it was to study the questions first and to make flashcards. Katie discovered flashcards to be a huge difference maker for her. Katie was consistent and on top of the whole process, so follow her example and you'll excel just like her!
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-katie-dialed-in-and-passed-the-cpa-exams/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Katie Interview
03:04 How Katie Got Into Accounting
04:30 Studying in the Beginning with Becker
05:49 The Biggest Flaw for Most Review Courses
07:01 Finding SuperfastCPA
08:15 Why Katie Chose the Coaching Program
09:29 The Thing That Made a Difference
11:36 Getting into the Rhythm
12:21 Learning with the Use of AI
13:42 Morning Study Sessions
14:40 Planning Ahead to Make the Most Out of Your Day
16:42 Sticking to Your Plan Boosts Your Confidence on Test Day
17:40 Katie's Daily Routine
19:28 You Need to Be Committed to This Process
20:09 Mini Sessions and the Importance of the Morning Study Session
22:05 The Final Review Week
24:29 Thoughts About the Sims
25:31 Took BEC First Because It Was About to Go Away
27:36 Time Management Led to Failing Her First Exam
29:47 How Katie Used the Flashcards
33:01 Katie's Timeline with the Coaching Program
35:50 How Katie Stayed Motivated and Committed to Passing
38:09 Felt Like She Didn't Have to Sacrifice or Miss Out a Lot
39:58 Why the Coaching Program Made a Difference
44:07 Learning Through the Questions First Method
48:00 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
51 min
August 13, 2025How Will Passed the CPA Exam Studying Only 90 Minutes a Day
In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Will was able to pass the CPA exams, first try, by studying 90 minutes each weekday. Will locked his studying in each morning and passed each exam in about 8 weeks. He made sure to always review what he had previously studied each day, otherwise it didn't feel like a complete study session.
Will was even able to take a long break between two exams when his son was born, but still came back and finished, again, without failing any exams. In fact, his scores improved with each exam! This is a fantastic episode with a lot of great tips, so make sure you listen all the way through to learn how Will was able to be so successful.
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-will-passed-the-cpa-exam-studying-only-90-minutes-a-day/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Will Interview
03:23 How Will Got Into Accounting
03:59 Pursued His CPA Even Though He Didn’t Need It for His Job
05:19 Suggested by a Colleague From the Start to SuperfastCPA
06:33 What His Colleague Said That Got Him Intrigued With SuperfastCPA
07:30 Started His CPA Study Journey With SuperfastCPA
08:37 Planned His Study After Watching the PRO Course
10:02 The Time to Adopt to the SuperfastCPA Strategies
10:51 Will's Daily Study Session
12:56 Luckily Studying Was Manageable With His Wife's Help
14:07 Re-Review Sessions And Doing Them At Your Own Pace
17:05 Learning from the MCQs
19:22 Found that Doing the MCQs are the Most Beneficial Way to Study
20:57 Using the SuperfastCPA Mini Quizzes to Gauge His Knowledge
21:43 The Benefit He Had Starting His CPA Study Journey With SuperfastCPA
23:35 How Will Would've Studied If He Didn't Find Out About SuperfastCPA
24:26 Took a Long Time to Get His FAR Score
26:01 Passed All Four on First Try
26:50 Got Lazier Studying for TCP But Still Passed
27:47 Experience with TCP
30:37 Thoughts About Taking TCP First
32:20 Found That as Time Went On, Studying Became Easier
33:09 Studying for the Sims on Weekends
34:51 Note Taking Process
36:28 Experience On Using Flashcards App
37:53 Celebrated Drinking at a Local Brewery After Every Exam
39:19 Will's Tradition to Spend the Night Before Test Day At His Parents
40:51 Doing the 48 Hour Mega Cram Session
41:50 Doing the Simulated Exams as Practice for the Real Exams
43:13 Breezes Through the MCQs on Test Day Due to the Constant Re-Reviews
44:30 Finished the CPA Exams Around a Year, Even Took a Big Break
46:20 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
July 30, 2025How Cynthia Went from Failing 6 Times to Passing the CPA Exam in 6 Months
In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Cynthia was able to stay motivated and pass the CPA exams. After failing 6 exams in one year, she had to take a break and find a new way to study. Cynthia found SuperfastCPA and followed what the Pro Course taught to find success. She went from failing 6 exams in one year, to passing all of her exams in about 6 months.
Cynthia talks about motivation and how she stuck through till the end. You'll also hear how much of a difference studying in the morning, studying constantly on her phone, and focusing on the questions first all made in her study journey. This is not an episode you want to miss!
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-cynthia-went-from-failing-6-times-to-passing-the-cpa-exam-in-6-months/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Cynthia Interview
02:47 How Cynthia Got Into Accounting
03:34 Went Back to School for the Missing Credits
04:12 Cynthia's CPA Journey
05:52 Finding SuperfastCPA and Trying It Out
06:45 Finished Everything in Around 6 Months
07:49 What Made Studying So Stressful Before SuperfastCPA
09:05 Did Not Enjoy the Study Process Before
09:46 What Made Sense After Seeing the Ad and Free Webinar
10:26 Thought That the PRO Course Was Her Best Purchase
11:37 Implementing the Strategies from the PRO Course
12:26 Switching to Studying in the Mornings
13:04 Cynthia's Process for Learning the MCQs
13:45 Used Notes for Learning
15:22 A Big Improvement with Re-Review
15:58 Re-Review Sessions
16:40 Using the SuperfastCPA Study Tools
19:03 Daily Study Process
19:55 Constantly Doing Mini Quizzes Whenever She Could
20:32 Using Your Phone to Study
22:55 Listening to the Audio Notes
24:15 Podcasts and Motivation
26:16 Cynthia's CPA Exam Timeline
27:34 Passed the Remaining 3 Exams Without Failing
28:42 How the CPA Exams Experience Translated to Doing Other Things in Life
29:34 Weekend Study Routine
30:56 What Helped the Most from SuperfastCPA
31:56 The Difference from Studying Before and After SuperfastCPA
32:53 You Can Still Socialize Even Though You're Studying for the CPA Exams
33:41 Having People Around You Who Know What You're Going Through
36:17 Exam Day Rituals
38:45 Top Tips for People Studying for 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
43 min
July 17, 2025How Margaryta Improved Her Life While Passing the CPA Exams
In this SuperfastCPA podcast interview, you'll hear how Margaryta was able to persevere through and pass the CPA exam. You'll hear how at first, she didn't fully implement the SuperfastCPA strategies and was scoring in the 50's on her own, but once she started changing her strategies, she jumped up to the 70s and eventually started passing exams.
With English as her second language, some parts of the process were especially difficult, but she learned so much through this process and it changed her life for the better. She not only learned how to pass the exams, but how to have more balance and structure in her life. She was able to stick through these exams for over three years until she passed, and so can you!
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Episode Timestamps
00:00 Margaryta Interview
02:53 How Margaryta Got Into Accounting
04:07 Hit a Wall And Found SuperfastCPA
04:58 Sat for First Exams but Failed Miserably
05:31 Studying the First Time with Becker
06:47 Took FAR Thinking She Could Score 75
07:39 How It Was Studying the First Time
08:19 Tried to Find Help After Failing the Second Time
09:44 Writing Physical Flashcards Worked for Her
10:27 Gradually Learning Re-Review
10:58 Why It Didn't Work at First
12:25 Having a Daily Routine
13:40 Learning from the Multiple Choice Questions
16:18 Deconstructed Calculations by Paper
17:53 Changed Her Approach, Jumped to a 74
19:40 Thought the Audit Exam Was Insane
22:02 After Failed Audit the Second Time Around
22:51 Took Her Time with REG and Passed the First Try
24:33 Passed TCP First Time
26:42 Biggest Benefit from Switching to SuperfastCPA
30:10 When Margaryta Would Write Flashcards
32:17 Listening to Audio Notes
33:23 Things That She Got from the Podcasts
34:04 Having a Timer for Study is Effective for Focus
38:06 Weekend Study Routine
40:25 Adapting Your Study Process
41:16 Things to Do to Feel Comfortable on Test Day
43:16 Celebration After Passing
44:48 Even Got Promoted Before Becoming a CPA
45:40 Going Through This Journey Made Margaryta a Better Person
48:12 Pursuing the CPA Helped Her Manage Her Life
49:58 Managed to Go to a Concert 2 Days Before the Exams and Pass It
51:07 Margaryta's Top Tips to People Still Struggling with the CPA Exams
53:12 Learn to Let Go of Things You Can't Control

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