CPA Exam Experience from SuperfastCPA

How Cynthia Went from Failing 6 Times to Passing the CPA Exam in 6 Months


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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

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