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January 24, 2024I'm Doing This for Me: How Isabel Passed Her CPA Exams
In this SuperfastCPA Podcast episode, you'll hear Isabel's CPA story about digging deep to find the motivation to finish the CPA exams.
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/im-doing-this-for-me-how-isabel-passed-her-cpa-exams/
Episode Timestamps
0:00 Isabel Interview Podcast
04:22 Listening to SuperfastCPA Podcast When Feeling Down
06:00 The Start of Isabel's CPA Journey
07:01 Isabel's CPA Journey Before SuperfastCPA
09:36 Taking the CPA Exams After College
12:21 Passed BEC After Getting SuperfastCPA
14:02 Deciding to Sign Up for the Coaching Program
15:51 The Audio Notes Allowed Isabel to Do the Things Important to Her
17:47 The Biggest Challenge Was Getting Myself to Study
19:35 The Things Isabel Had to Change in Her Daily Process
21:33 A Big Mindset Shift
23:07 Journaling to Cope With Her Feelings
26:47 Writing a Letter to Herself for Motivation
28:12 Isabel's Daily Study Routine
29:39 Writing Down Everything You Know Helped Isabel Relieve Stress
31:24 Adjusting Her Weekly Schedule
33:49 Each Person's Journey is Their Own
35:23 Putting On the Audio Notes for a Walk
36:22 The Struggle With REG and What Isabel Did to Overcome it
39:37 No One Really Understands Unless They Go Through It
40:43 How Isabel Utilized Flashcards in Her CPA Study
43:23 One Thing Isabel Wished She Would've Known Earlier
44:59 Going Through The CPA Exams Became a Transformative Experience
47:34 How It Felt Before and After Finishing the CPA Exams
49:53 Studying Early in the Morning and Mini Sessions Throughout the Day
53:18 Passing is the Best Thing That Ever Happened
56:00 Telling Her Grandma She Passed
57:09 Listening to the Podcast is Inspirational
58:13 Isabel's Biggest Takeaway
01:00:07 Choosing This Path and Not 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
1 hr 3 min
January 18, 2024 The Best CPA Exam Study Strategy You're Not Doing
In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience podcast from SuperfastCPA, Nate delves into one of the most underutilized yet impactful study strategies for CPA exam preparation: making & reviewing your own flashcards. Discover how this simple tool can dramatically increase your chances of passing the CPA exam, save you time, and enhance your understanding of complex topics.
Get more of our study strategies for Free here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/study-secrets/
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction to the Strategy
00:00:21 - Introduction to the Episode
00:00:30 - The Importance of Flashcards in CPA Exam Preparation
00:01:17 - Understanding the Two Buckets Theory
00:04:14 - The Benefits of Flashcards
00:04:27 - Efficiency of Flashcards
00:04:46 - The Pitfalls of Not Using Flashcards
00:06:47 - The Power of Reviewing Flashcards
00:09:27 - The Advantages of Digital Flashcards
00:11:18 - Flashcards vs Handwritten Notes
00:13:55 - How to Effectively Use Flashcards
00:17:54 - Conclusion and Call to Action
Nate emphasizes the importance of self-made flashcards throughout the study process, explains the 'Two Buckets Theory', and discusses the efficiency and benefits of flashcards. He also contrasts flashcards with traditional handwritten notes and provides tips on how to use flashcards effectively.
Whether you're a week away from your exam or just starting your CPA journey, this episode is a must-watch to elevate your study strategy.
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Episode page: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-to-use-flashcards-to-supercharge-your-cpa-study/
20 min
December 28, 2023From Burnout to Balance: How Jonathan Passed His CPA Exams
In this SuperfastCPA podcast interview, you'll hear how Jonathan got burnt out on his first attempt at the CPA exams, and how he made balance a priority on his next attempt, and how that made all the difference.
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-jonathan-focused-on-balance-to-pass-his-cpa-exams/
0:00 Jonathan Interview
06:33 Jonathan Talks About His CPA Journey
08:11 A Four Year Gap from Studying Again
09:23 Stopped Studying Because Got Burnt Out and Wanted to Experience Life
13:06 How Jonathan Got Back Studying After Four Years
16:15 Jonathan's Daily Study Routine
18:02 What Jonathan Felt Using the SuperfastCPA Mini Quizzes
19:35 How Jonathan Used the SuperfastCPA Review Notes with Wiley
21:00 Be Diligent in Using the Study Materials to Maintain a Social Life
23:17 Balance Between Work, Study and Social Life is Important
26:06 Jonathan's Take on Writing Down Notes
27:23 Jonathan Made Sure He Felt Comfortable with the MCQs
28:53 How Jonathan Worked Through the MCQs Everyday
30:16 Finding Time to Fit 100 to 150 MCQ Questions Everyday
32:54 Jonathan's Test Day Experience
34:51 Put Effort in Your Study and It Will Be Rewarded
38:25 Never Knowing What Score You'll Get from the Exams
43:01 Excited to Become a CPA and to be Done with the CPA Exams
44:26 Things Jonathan Does While Waiting for His Exam Scores
46:37 Top Three 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
54 min
December 21, 2023How Viktoria Studied Strategically to Pass Her CPA Exams
In this SuperfastCPA podcast interview, you'll hear how Viktoria learned to study strategically for her CPA exams, which led to her passing without the study process taking over her life.
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-viktoria-studied-strategically-to-pass-her-cpa-exams/
Episode Timestamps
0:00 Viktoria Interview
05:50 Non-Accounting Major to Taking the CPA Exams
07:57 How Viktoria Found SuperfastCPA
09:48 "At First It Sounds Silly"
12:01 Studying in the Morning Solves a Lot of Problems
16:13 Using Video Lectures Strategically
18:14 "It Helped Me Go Much Faster"
19:34 How Viktoria Used Practice SIMs In Her Process
22:11 Finishing REG an Hour and a Half Early
24:51 How Viktoria Chose Her Exam Timelines
27:01 How Viktoria Used Mock Exams
28:27 Becker Mock Exam Score Vs. the Real Exam
32:03 Viktoria's Daily Study Routine
33:09 How Viktoria Used the SuperfastCPA Study Tools
37:00 Study Methods That Weren't Really Working
38:36 How Viktoria Used Flashcards in Her Process
40:20 "Those Last Two Weeks Were Crunch Time"
41:34 How Much Time You Can Save By Studying Strategically
44:08 A Tip Viktoria Got From Studying Through the Questions First Approach
48:21 Try to Understand the "Why" Behind Questions
49:57 The First Few Weeks Are the Hardest
54:05 How Viktoria Studied for Her Final Review
57:56 Perseverance is Key
59:46 Viktoria's Top 3 Tips for People Still Struggling
01:01:16 "I Really Think This Would Be a Scam"

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 7 min
December 14, 20232024 CPA Exams: Which Section to Take First?
Wondering which CPA exam section to take first in 2024? Or which of the new exams will be the hardest? Or the easiest? The answers are in this video.
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/2024-cpa-exams-which-section-to-take-first/
Episode Timestamps
0:00 2024 CPA Exams Video
00:41 Intro to the 2024 Changes: Core & Discipline Exams
01:25 What Changed with AUD, FAR, and REG?
02:15 Which Core Exam is the Hardest?
04:24 Which Discipline Exam Will the Easiest/Hardest?
06:25 So Which Discipline Exam Should I Take?
07:57 If I'm Just Starting Which Exam Should I Take First?
08:59 The Most Important Thing That Hasn't, and Won't Change
09:40 Why Hard Work Alone Doesn't Equal Passing 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
14 min
October 20, 2023"I've Gotta Get This Done, or Else": How Mitch Passed His CPA Exams
In this SuperfastCPA podcast interview, you'll discover the tweaks Mitch made to his study process that helped him pass his CPA exams after studying for several years off and on.
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/ive-gotta-get-this-done-or-else-how-mitch-passed-his-cpa-exams/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Mitch Bredberg Interview
04:32 The PRO Course Videos Helped
05:25 How Mitch Got Started with the CPA Exams
07:46 "This has to be the year I pass..."
09:48 Mitch's Study Process Before SuperfastCPA
11:31 When the Normal Study Approach Doesn't Work
13:31 "There was just so much to know and memorize..."
15:58 "No gimmicks, no catch, here's the information you need to pass."
17:35 Planting the Seeds: The Difference Maker
19:59 Superfast Strategy: So effective that he could study like that all day
24:15 The Feeling After Passing His First Section After More Than Two Years
26:08 Utilizing SuperfastCPA to Study Throughout the Day
29:29 Mitch's Process for Making Flashcards
32:48 Coaching High School Football
34:06 Passing the exam and finally having his summers back
35:42 Mitch's Wife Noticed a Big Difference
37:54 Studying on Weekends
39:38 How Much Time For The Final Review?
44:47 Passing the exam was "...almost poetic"
47:09 Top Tips for People Still Struggling with the CPA Exams
49:26 Applying the SuperfastCPA Strategies to the CMA Exams
51:16 Almost Got Four for Four After Switching to SuperfastCPA Strategies
55:39 Favorite NFL Kicker

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 2 min
September 28, 2023Constantly Improve Your CPA Study Process: How Grant Passed His CPA Exams
In this SuperfastCPA podcast interview, you'll hear how Grant spent the first year of his CPA study spending huge amounts of time studying, but it wasn't getting him passing scores.
Then he decided to tweak his study process and adopt different study strategies, which led to him passing his last 3 exams in just 6 months.
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/constantly-improve-your-study-process-how-grant-passed-his-cpa-exams/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Grant Burden Interview
03:37 Grant Describes How He Initially Studied for the CPA Exams
06:06 Grant's Study Process Before SuperfastCPA
07:18 Studying Non Stop the Traditional Way With No Social Life
08:39 How Grant Found SuperfastCPA
09:17 What Clicked for Grant from the Free Training Webinar
11:26 Grant Shifted His Study in the Mornings
12:41 Started Implementing the Superfast Methods All At the Same Time
13:39 The Transition to the Questions First Approach Became Easier After Passing FAR
14:34 The Mental Stress Was Less After Adopting the SuperfastCPA Method
16:29 Consistent Use of the SuperfastCPA Materials Helped Things Click More
18:54 Creating a Study Guide Using a Voice Recorder App
23:39 Grant's Note Taking Process Along with the Audio Guide
24:37 What Grant on the Weekend Leading to Exam Day as a Final Review
27:22 Adding Extra Study to Catch Up During Weekends
28:38 How Grant Prepared for Task Based Simulations
31:31 What Grant Did to Pass the Retake
34:03 Finding Time to Listen to Podcasts and Taking Notes
36:45 Top Tips for People Struggling with the CPA Exams
38:37 Changing Study Sessions in the Morning
39:56 What Grant Found Most Helpful 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
44 min
September 07, 2023How Grace Passed Her CPA Exams With a Unique Approach
In this SuperfastCPA podcast interview, you'll hear Grace's very unique approach to studying for the CPA exams, which led her to passing all 4 CPA exams on the first try.
You'll learn a lot from Grace's interview about being nicer to yourself through the CPA study process, while still getting the job done.
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-grace-passed-her-cpa-exams-with-a-unique-approach/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Grace Interview
05:06 The Timelines of Grace's CPA Journey
06:17 Why Grace Decided to Pursue Her CPA
11:03 Finding Motivation to Study for the CPA Exams
14:21 Choosing a CPA Review Course
17:54 The Best Study Method That Worked for Grace
19:20 Morning vs Evening Study Sessions
24:21 Having a Teacher Background Helped with CPA Study
27:03 Grace's Process for Making Flashcards
28:51 "Do What's Most Effective for You at the Moment..."
30:10 Choosing How to Spend Time Studying
31:32 How to Make Sticking to Your Goals Easier
33:23 Writing Down Affirmations for CPA Study
37:31 Why Grace's Didn't Have a Fixed Daily Study Schedule
39:12 Gauging When She is Ready to Take the Test
41:50 Another Thing That Grace Did for Her Study Sessions
43:04 Writing Down Helps With Retention
44:04 Learning Through Note Taking
45:36 Study Strategies for the Final Review
49:54 Grace's Process for Learning Task Based Simulations
52:35 Tackling Research Simulations
55:35 Doing the Best You Can and Moving On
56:35 Reading the SuperfastCPA Notes Multiple Times
59:36 Active Learning is How Grace Passed the CPA Exams
01:03:39 Using the Weekend to Make Up Study Time
01:06:29 Top Tips for People Still Struggling with the CPA Exams
01:10:44 Recommending SuperfastCPA to Her Colleagues
01:12:10 Comments on SuperfastCPA Notes

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 22 min
August 24, 2023Work, Master's, Kids, Hobbies, & the CPA Exams: How Logan Did It All
In this SuperfastCPA Podcast interview, you'll hear how Logan passed his CPA exams studying just 2 hours a day, on top of being extremely busy from working full-time, finishing his master's degree, and having a family all at the same time.
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/work-masters-kids-hobbies-amp-the-cpa-exams-how-logan-did-it-all/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Logan Hall Interview
03:30 Beginning the CPA Study Process
07:00 Revamped His Whole Study Process After Getting SuperfastCPA
10:04 Difference-Makers in Logan's Study Process
12:49 Morning Study Sessions Were a Game Changer
13:36 Using the Questions First Approach
17:18 Retention via Daily Re-Review Sets
19:23 Passing Quick Enough to Get the CPA Bonus
21:06 Logan's Study Process for Practice Sims
23:01 Reading the Notes First Before Diving into a Lesson
23:49 Mini Study Sessions Throughout the Day
27:30 Using the SFCPA Podcast for Motivation
28:46 Knowing Your Study Process is Working
31:25 Balancing School, Work, and CPA Study
34:20 Convincing Other People to Start Studying for the CPA Exams While in School
36:53 The Feeling of Being Done with CPA Study Forever
37:51 Celebrating After Passing the CPA Exams
41:16 Talking About His Favorite Band
43:02 Logan's CPA Study Process for the Weekend
46:02 BEC is Not Easy, Take Each Section Seriously
47:48 Logan's Top Tips for People Still Struggling with the CPA Exams
54:30 Logan's Ritual for CPA Exam 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
57 min
August 10, 2023From Burnout to Balance: How Alenia Passed Her CPA Exams
In this SuperfastCPA podcast interview, you'll hear how Alenia scored a 96 on her first exam, but it came at such at a cost that she wanted to learn how to study more efficiently.
She found and adopted the SuperfastCPA study methods, and after that was able to pass her remaining CPA exams studying just 2 hours a day.
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/from-burnout-to-balance-how-alenia-passed-her-cpa-exams/
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Alenia Interview Final Video
04:53 Listened to SuperfastCPA Podcasts Religiously for Motivation
08:05 Alenia's CPA Journey and Not an Accounting Major
11:26 How Alenia First Came Across SuperfastCPA
12:25 When Alenia Tried to Study the Traditional Way
14:25 The Time Alenia Decided to Trust the SuperfastCPA Method
15:47 What Happened During Her First CPA Exam
17:30 Was in Disbelief that She Got a 96 on Her First CPA Exam
18:21 The Realization the Need to Just Pass the CPA Exam
20:01 Failed for the First Time on FAR and How Alenia Studied for the Retake
22:49 Ended Up Taking Her 3rd CPA Exam Earlier than Scheduled and Passed
24:44 Alenia Found BEC to be the Most Difficult from the Four CPA Exams
27:34 Recently Found Out that She Just Passed Her Final CPA Exam
30:09 Already in the Process of Applying for her CPA License
32:06 How Alenia Studied by Reading the Becker Book for Her FIrst Exam
34:31 After Constantly Listening to the Audio Notes, Things Start to Click
37:01 The Habit of Reading the SuperfastCPA Notes First Before Diving Into a Topic
38:41 Learning from the Questions First Approach is the Key
42:18 Developed Her Own Method of Learning
46:20 How Alenia Worked Through Learning the Sims
49:26 The Time it Took Alenia to Finish the Tests on Exam Day
52:03 The Sims are Just a Glorified MCQs
52:50 Alenia's Tip for the Authoritative Literature Questions
56:26 The Way Alenia Wrote Her Flashcards for Retention
57:59 Alenia Also Made Use of Another Supplement Material for Understanding
01:05:39 The Flexibility of Adjusting Study Sessions
01:08:29 The Idea from SuperfastCPA Free Webinar That Caught Alenia's Attention
01:10:50 Fully Utilize Your Study Materials and Never Skip a Day
01:13:51 Installed Spotify Again for the Podcasts
01:15:03 Alenia's Top Tips for People Still Struggling with the CPA Exams
01:22:04 Planning Helps You Stay on Track

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 27 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.