CPA Exam Experience from SuperfastCPA

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CPA Exam Experience from SuperfastCPA

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.

  1. APR 17

    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

  2. MAR 13

    How 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

  3. JAN 29

    How 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 Day20:59 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

  4. JAN 16

    How 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 Intro02:06 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

    52 min

  5. 12/12/2024

    How 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

  6. 11/14/2024

    How 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 Exams48:58 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

    59 min

  7. 10/22/2024

    How 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

    1h 1m

  8. 09/26/2024

    How Ram Simplified His Study Process and Passed the CPA Exams

    In this SuperfastCPA podcast interview, you'll hear how Ram passed his CPA exams while working full-time and still having time to spend with his family after adopting the SuperfastCPA strategies. FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-ram-simplified-his-study-process-and-passed-the-cpa-exams/ Episode Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:13 The Biggest Obstacles Ram Faced Studying in the Beginning 05:13 Got SuperfastCPA and Started to Pass 06:33 Ram's Active Study Time is Spent on Grinding Multiple Choice Questions 08:08 Utilizing the SuperfastCPA Strategies and Study Materials 09:01 Passed FAR and Started Passing the Rest 12:11 The Feeling of Finally Passing Your Last CPA Exam 13:53 The Reason Why Ram Stayed Motivated to Finish the CPA Exams 15:20 One Thing Ram Did that Helped His CPA Journey 16:30 Stick to a Strategy on Test Day 17:41 Ram Did a Two Week Cram Doing Sets Daily for Repeated Exposure 21:32 The Biggest Change Ram Did Studying Before and After He Started to Pass 24:16 Ram Talks About How Hard it is Studying for the CPA Exams 28:39 The Value Ram Got from SuperfastCPA 31:28 How Ram Felt Using the Questions First Approach 32:57 Scheduling Exams on a Monday is Key 34:08 Always Made Sure to Do Multiple TBS's 48 Hours Before the Exams 35:26 You Need to Make Sacrifices for it to Work 38:07 Ram on Balancing Family, Friends and Activities 40:59 Having the Mission Statement by His Computer Kept Ram Motivated 43:59 Ram's Daily Study Routine 47:05 Sharing His Experience with BAR 52:05 Listened to All SuperfastCPA Discipline Audio Notes to Decide Which Discipline to Take 55:37 Finding About His Final Passing Score And Getting His Evenings Back 58:29 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

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