CPA Exam Experience from SuperfastCPA

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CPA Exam Experience from SuperfastCPA episodes

July 09, 2025How Nicki Passed the CPA Exams in 4 Months
In this SuperfastCPA podcast interview, you'll hear how Nicki was able to pass the CPA exams in 4 months of total studying while still taking some breaks for work and family. You'll hear how she went from being super overwhelmed studying for FAR in the beginning, to passing BEC first try.
One of the key points Nicki talks about is daily review. In this interview, you'll hear how she stayed motivated even when she was discouraged, and used daily review to pass all of her exams on her first try.
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-nicki-passed-the-cpa-exams-in-4-months/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Nicki Interview
03:06 Why Nicki Decided to Pursue the CPA
04:30 Passed the CPA Exams Before Finishing School Credits
05:23 Got SuperfastCPA Immediately
06:17 How it Felt Studying for the First Exam
07:06 Passed BEC Within a Month
08:22 The Difference Studying for FAR and Passing BEC
09:38 Still Passed Even When Studying Was Difficult
10:54 Elimination of Videos and Reading Made the Studying Faster
12:54 Using the SuperfastCPA Study Tools
14:21 Exam Timeline After Passing BEC
15:49 Nicki's Study Schedule
16:25 SIM Preparation
17:52 How Nicki Tackled the Sims
19:25 Taking the Other Exams Before FAR Helped Her Gain Understanding
20:33 Not Trusting the Process Held Nicki Back
21:52 When Nicki Realized It Was Working
23:01 Nicki's Learning Process
25:07 Reviewing Her Leading Up To Exam Day
26:24 Listening to the Audio Notes When Walking the Dog
27:09 Had to Make Sacrifices to Study
28:44 The Most Helpful Thing from SuperfastCPA
31:24 How Nicki Used the Audio Notes to Study
32:19 Nicki's Thoughts About the CPA Exams
34:54 What Kept Nicki Motivated
37:08 Getting Past Not Getting the Answers Right When Learning
38:25 Trusting the Process
39:40 Nicki's 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
44 min
June 20, 2025How Jeffrey Used Retention Strategies to Pass His CPA Exams
In this SuperfastCPA podcast interview, you'll hear how Jeffrey had to overcome a language barrier, moving to the U.S. from China, and numerous other obstacles on his journey to get his CPA exams.
One of the main issues he had with the study process was retention, since he was learning the CPA exam material in a second language. So in this interview you'll hear how he used different strategies to boost his retention, and ultimately start passing his CPA exams.
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-jeffrey-used-retention-strategies-to-pass-his-cpa-exams/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Jeffrey Interview
02:44 Why Pursue Accounting
04:48 Lost the Chance to Take the CPA Exams in 2023
07:57 Finding SuperfastCPA
09:34 Jeffrey's Struggles Before SuperfastCPA
10:58 Things that Made Sense from the SuperfastCPA Ad
13:05 Used SuperfastCPA to Gain Confidence
14:22 Using SuperfastCPA on the Go
16:29 Used the Condensed Materials of SuperfastCPA to Learn
19:23 Not a Morning Person, Studied in the Afternoon and Evenings
21:12 Passed All First Try
23:16 Studied Using the Questions First Method
24:21 Took 2-3 Months to Finish Each Section
25:53 Key Things From SuperfastCPA
27:43 Daily Review Sessions
29:01 Did Task Based Sims on the Weekends
31:10 Had Time to Relax in the Evenings and Have Hobbies
34:15 Took Notes on a Spreadsheet
35:43 A Word of Encouragement to People Studying
38:15 Celebrated Passing with Family

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
44 min
June 05, 2025How Hyrum Passed His CPA Exams as a Non-Traditional Student
In this SuperfastCPA podcast interview, you'll hear how Hyrum went from struggling with the CPA study process, to figuring out a study process that fit into his busy life, and helped him start passing his CPA exams.
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-hyrum-passed-his-cpa-exams-as-a-non-traditional-student/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Interview Edit
02:58 How Hyrum Got Into Accounting
04:58 Finished the CPA Exams Before the Other Requirements
06:31 Hyrum's CPA Journey
08:36 Finished Everything Within a Year and a Half
10:06 Failed FAR for the First Time and Finding SuperfastCPA
12:18 Failed FAR Retake and Asked for a Refund
13:20 When Hyrum Changed His Way of Studying
15:28 Fell In love with the Audio Notes and Passed BEC
16:13 How Hyrum Stayed Motivated Even After Failing Audit Four Times
17:58 Finally Finished the CPA Exams After Passing the FAR Retake
19:41 Listening to the Audio Notes, Printing the Review Notes
22:01 How Hyrum Passed BEC on First Try
24:07 Wishing He Bought the Pro Course from the Beginning
27:17 Process for Learning Difficult Topics
28:58 Found the Mini Quizzes Helpful on the Go
31:04 What a Day Look Like Studying, Working and School
34:17 Weekends, Practice Exams, and Final Review
35:09 Family Support
36:49 Relieved That He Got His Final Two Exam Scores on the Same Day with Passing Scores
37:54 It All Comes Down to Consistency and Putting in the Work
39:13 Talked to His Peers in College About SuperfastCPA and Meeting Logan
40:54 Hyrum's Top Tips for People Still Struggling with the CPA Exams
43:54 How Hyrum Used the Audio Notes In His 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
48 min
April 17, 2025 The "Illusion of Understanding" and the 3-Step Study Success Cycle
In this episode of the Superfast CPA podcast, we cover two big-picture ideas that will improve every aspect of your CPA study process.
Free Study Training Webinar: https://www.superfastcpa.com/study-secrets/
Emphasizing the importance of structured study routines, the episode contrasts two approaches to practicing a skill: random practice versus a methodical and cohesive study approach. It introduces the 'Three-Step Study Success Cycle' - understanding what to do, how to do it effectively, and implementing it until mastery.
We also explain the 'illusion of understanding,' and why it might be holding your study process hostage.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Episode 170
00:54 The Basketball Practice Analogy
09:38 The Three-Step Study Success Cycle
21:35 The Illusion of Understanding
31:29 The Importance of Retention
33:05 Reddit Story and Final Thoughts
47 min
March 13, 2025How George Passed His CPA and Stayed Focused by Using a "Dumbphone"
In this SuperfastCPA podcast episode, you'll hear how George nailed down his study process and stayed focused and distraction-free by trading in his smartphone for a "dumbphone".
Episode Timestamp
00:00 Interview Edit
03:34 Getting Into Accounting
04:24 Deciding to Pursue the CPA
05:44 How He First Started Studying for the CPA Exams
07:30 Things That Happened Working for His Accounting Credits
09:37 Finding SuperfastCPA
11:49 The Difference It Made Implementing the SuperfastCPA Strategies
13:39 The Time It Took for Everything to Click
15:23 Presented a Timeline to Pursue the CPA and Passed Earlier Than Expected
17:12 Exams Timeline and Waiting for Score Results
19:35 Ditched His Smartphone to a Dumb Phone During the Whole Process
21:45 A Tip to Dumb Your iPhone During Your Study Process
24:44 Used the Audio Notes on Idle Times
26:18 Daily Study Routine
29:23 His After Work Experience Before SuperfastCPA
30:05 How He Got His Wife to Agree to Study with SuperfastCPA
31:28 Study Process for the Sims
33:17 Stuck to the Same Routine on Weekends and Never Took a Day Off
36:13 A Realization He Got With the Short Gap in His Test Dates
38:21 Gained Momentum, Built a Routine
39:33 Wife Probably Noticed a Difference With His Study and Expecting Another Baby
41:32 How George Tackled Difficult Topics
44:02 Scoring Around the 80s on His Re-Reviews
45:50 Felt Like It's More Productive to Do Re-Reviews Than the Practice Exams
47:12 George's Final Review Process
48:42 Scheduled His Exams on a Monday
50:18 Talks About Testday Anxiety
53:26 The Overall Benefits He Got from 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
58 min
January 29, 2025How Josh Decided It Was Time to Finish His CPA
In this SuperfastCPA podcast interview, you'll hear how Josh woke up one day, and decided it was time to just finish his CPA once and for all. After that, he put in the time and created a daily routine that led to him passing all 4 CPA exams in 6 months.
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-josh-decided-it-was-time-to-finish-his-cpa/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:51 Josh's CPA Journey
04:53 Finding SuperfastCPA
06:27 Why the Farming Analogy Made Sense for Josh
08:15 How Josh Realized He Was Studying Wrong
09:35 The Difference of the Questions First Approach
11:36 Did 36,000 questions over 6 months
12:31 Josh's Daily Study Routine
13:59 CPA Exams Timeline
17:02 How He Knew that the Questions First Approach is Working
18:52 Time Management is Important on Test Day
20:59 Dealing with Difficult Topics
22:32 How Josh Approached Sims and Weekend Study
24:11 Josh Knew Where to Improve on His Retakes
26:16 Utilizing the SuperfastCPA Study Tools
27:32 Felt Guilty About Teaching Goals to His Children, Josh's Motivation and Why
30:07 Wrote Motivational Quotes 5 Minutes Before the CPA Exam Starts
30:34 Took A Bit of Time to Re-Verify to Be Able to Take the Exams Again
31:48 Fasting Before the Exams, Josh's Routine Before and On Test Day
35:25 How Josh Used the SuperfastCPA Audio Notes
37:35 Just Stuck to the Same Simple Process of Questions First
39:32 The Time it Took for the Strategies to Click
41:41 Top Tips for People Still Struggling with their 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
48 min
January 16, 2025How Kevin Passed the CPA Exams While Getting His Master's Degree
In this SuperfastCPA podcast interview, you'll hear how Kevin was able to pass his CPA exams quickly and efficiently, while being very busy in his Master's program. The process came down to a few key strategies, which you'll hear Kevin describe in this interview.
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-kevin-passed-the-cpa-exams-while-getting-his-masters-degree/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:06 Why Studying the Traditional Way Didn't Work for Kevin
03:41 Initially Requested for a Refund
05:03 What Made Kevin Give the SuperfastCPA Methods a Try
07:31 How Kevin Started His CPA Journey
09:20 Studying 4-6 Hours a Day and Feeling Exhausted
11:21 Adopting the SuperfastCPA Strategies
12:02 CPA Journey Timeline
13:19 Re-review Is Key
17:05 Using the Audio Notes when Cycling
17:54 Some Talk About Biking
19:54 Despite Working in Tax, Scored Lowest in REG
22:20 Kevin's Process for Difficult Topics
24:24 Constant Writing Helped Kevin and Reviewing Them on Test Day
26:27 How Kevin Studied for the Sims
29:28 Re-Watching the PRO Videos
32:14 The Time it Took to Realize the SuperfastCPA Strategies Work
34:44 Celebrated with Family Every Time He Passed an Exam
36:26 Waited for 2 1/2 Months for His Final Score
38:28 Took a Day Off the Week Since He is Studying Full-Time
39:56 Had to Adjust His Studying When He Started Working Full-Time
41:05 Always Made Sure to Study Every Morning
42:04 Kevin's Final Review Process
44:00 Found SuperfastCPA Through Logan
46:08 Just Waiting for His CPA License
48:11 Top Tips for People Still Struggling with Their 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
53 min
December 12, 2024How Christina Mastered Her Mindset and Passed the CPA Exams
In this SuperfastCPA podcast interview, you'll hear how Christina went from struggling for years with the CPA, to passing all 4 in 6 months, and it came down to mastering her mindset.
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-christina-mastered-her-mindset-and-passed-the-cpa-exams/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:50 Why Christina Decided to Take Accounting and Pursue Her CPA
03:54 The Trap Christina Fell Into, Studying for the CPA Exams the First Time
05:24 Had to Stop Study Due to a Tragedy and Never Finding Time to Study
07:25 Failed Audit Multiple Times, Finding SuperfastCPA
09:22 Changing Her Habits and Mindset
11:34 Christina's Study Routine
13:47 Helping Out with Long Term Retention
17:55 Saving the Flashcards for the Weekend and Committing to a Routine
20:17 Passing All Four on First Try After Studying with SuperfastCPA
22:12 Found BEC to be the Most Difficult
23:02 Didn't Need to Retake REG, Ended Up Getting a Higher Score
23:41 Felt Relieved to Passed All Four Before the End of the Year
24:50 Rewarding Herself with a Drink After Finishing the CPA Exams
25:23 Started to Get Back Into Running Again
28:22 Keeping the Study Routine Enabled Christina Free Time
29:59 Listening to SuperfastCPA Podcasts to Pick Up Tips
30:45 Conditioned Herself to Wake Up Early for Four Months
32:34 Christina Made Sure She is Well Rested for Her Morning Study
33:32 Having a Unique Alarm Clock to Wake You Up Helps
34:51 Christine Did a Lot of Work on Forming New Habits
38:04 Flashcards and Final Review Study Process
40:33 Test Day Tips She Got from the Podcasts
43:26 Top Tips for People Still Struggling with their 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
46 min
November 14, 2024How Tim Passed the CPA Exams While Being Extremely Busy
In this SuperfastCPA podcast interview, you'll hear how Tim was juggling his master's degree, working, planning a wedding, and studying for his CPA exams.
He only had a few hours a day to dedicate to CPA study, so he knew he had to be highly efficient with every hour. In this interview you'll hear all his tips and tricks that allowed him to crush the CPA exams, even though he was extremely busy.
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-tim-passed-the-cpa-exams-while-being-extremely-busy/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Intro
03:37 How Tim Decided to Get Into CPA
04:35 The Time Tim Decided to Pursue His CPA
06:41 Found SuperfastCPA and Applying It to the CMA Exams
08:02 Took BEC in Five Weeks After Passing the CMA Exams
08:59 Juggling a Lot of Things While Studying for the CPA Exams
10:24 Getting Better Grades in the AUD CPA Exams Than in Class
12:10 Found REG to be the Hardest and Ended Up Rescheduling
15:59 Passed FAR Two Weeks Before His Wedding
22:08 Tim Was Glad Didn't Have to Sacrifice Things That Matter to Him
25:19 Realized That He Didn't Want to 100% Becker's Dashboard
27:07 Tim's Daily Study Routine Process
30:58 Test Day Experience
32:36 How Tim Tackled the Sims for His Study
36:29 How He Coped When Having a Difficult Time with the Harder Topics
40:04 Incorporating the Study Tools Throughout the Day
44:07 Things Tim Did After Finally Passing the CPA Exams
48:58 Glad He Was Able to Pass the CMA As Well
50:04 The PRO Course Worked Well Even with the CMA Exams
52:23 Dealing with Difficult Topics Using Flashcards
55:42 Top Tips for People Still Struggling with their 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
1 hr
October 22, 2024How Ryan Passed His CPA Exams During His Master's Program
In this SuperfastCPA podcast interview, you'll hear how Ryan was able to pass his CPA exams while still in his master's program, and how you can use his tips and insights to avoid mistakes and make your own CPA study process more effective.
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-ryan-passed-his-cpa-exams-during-his-masters-program/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
04:09 When Ryan Decided to Take Accounting
05:27 How Ryan Started Studying for the CPA Exams and Deciding to Get SuperfastCPA
08:37 The Trap Ryan Fell Into Before SuperfastCPA
11:47 The Realization of Learning the Why Behind the Question
12:56 Things Ryan Changed When He Got SuperfastCPA
16:14 How Ryan Dealt with Difficult Topics
18:15 Because of His Busy Schedule, Studying in Chunks Played a Big Role
19:47 What a Day of Studying Looked Like for Ryan
23:41 Confidently Sharing SuperfastCPA Helped Him Pass to the People Around Him
27:22 Bought SuperfastCPA and Gave Himself 4 Weeks for the BEC Retake
29:17 Ryan's CPA Exam Timelines
34:57 Didn't Study at All Until Graduation While Waiting for His Score Release
36:45 Finding Out He Finished the CPA Exams
38:16 How Ryan Celebrated After Passing the CPA Exams
40:43 Going Through the Same CPA Journey with a Friend
42:50 Didn't Find BEC to be an Easy Exam Like What People Said
45:50 Made Use of the Becker Practice Exams Near Testday
48:48 The Scores Ryan is Getting from His Daily Study Sessions Near Testday
50:43 How Ryan Learned Better Through the Questions First Approach
53:14 Ryan's Study Process for Tackling the Sims
56:32 Top Tips for People Still Struggling with their 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
1 hr 1 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.