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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.

  1. JAN 2

    How Genevieve Passed the CPA Exam by Changing Her Mindset

    In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Genevieve was able to pass the CPA exams after years of putting it off to focus on family and her career. She didn't want her years of experience and know-how to be held back by her not being a CPA, so she recommitted to getting it around 2023. You'll hear how Genevieve was able to change her mindset to pass the CPA exam. Studying with the questions first really clicked with her and made all the difference in her process. She went from failing exams then giving up for years, to passing all four exams in 11 months total. She was even able to maintain her favorite hobby! This is a great interview, so make sure you listen all the way through. FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-genevieve-passed-the-cpa-exam-by-changing-her-mindset/ Episode Timestamps 00:00 Genevieve Interview03:36 Genevieve's Initial Attempt at the CPA and Giving Up05:23 Why Genevieve Decided to Pursue Her CPA07:12 Why It Didn't Work Before08:49 What Pushed Her to Try Get Her CPA Again10:29 Be More Flexible Studying for the CPA11:17 You Should Have the Right Mindset for the CPA Exams11:48 Deciding to Study Again with the Support of Your Loved Ones13:59 Passed REG Before SuperfastCPA15:05 Why Genevieve Thinks She Failed Studiying Before16:23 Things That Made Sense from What She Found from SuperfastCPA17:15 Suprised That She Passed REG in Busy Season18:24 Studied Her Own Way, Not Following the Review Course20:02 Never Liked Doing Flashcards But Still Wrote Down Things for Memoryc20:52 Failed FAR the First Time But Stayed Positive22:33 The CPA Exams Will Test Your Discipline24:59 Genevieve Had to Make Things Work With the Short Timeline to Study26:11 Read the Whole Book for FAR27:50 CPA Exams Timeline30:43 Daily Study Routine34:02 Studying with a Physical Book35:14 Consistent Studying to Keep Things Fresh36:12 Accept That There's No Easy Way to Hack Through the CPA Exams37:56 Adopt Study Habits Where You Learn Bestspan class="ql-ui"...

    1h 3m

  2. 12/04/2025

    How Annette Passed the CPA Exam First Try with Two Toddlers

    In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Annette was able to pass the CPA exams first try while taking care of her two toddlers, doing school at night, and working part time. She is an avid podcast listener, so she found the SuperfastCPA podcast and quickly started implementing the strategies, right from the start. You'll hear how Annette was able to become a morning person just while taking the CPA exams. Studying in the morning was the only way to get studying done with her busy life. She also mentions that she never studied for more than 8 weeks per exam, usually only about 6 weeks. She was even able to take a break on Sundays! This is an awesome interview with great advice, so make sure you listen all the way through. FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-annette-passed-the-cpa-exam-first-try-with-two-toddlers/ Episode Timestamps 00:00 Annette Interview 03:17 Deciding to Pursue the CPA 04:14 Juggling Work, Studying, and Taking Care of the Kids 05:25 Started Studying for the CPA Exams While Taking Classes 06:22 An Avid Podcast Listener Looking for CPA Tips 07:39 Thought That Buying SuperfastCPA is the Best Option 08:21 Studying with SuperfastCPA from the Start 10:03 Using Every Free Time to Study Using Mini Sessions 10:48 Adjustment to Have Time to Study in the Mornings 13:19 Also Did Review in the Evenings 14:08 Slept When Her Kids Would Sleep to Wake Up at 4 15:07 Flashcards Process 17:14 Using the SuperfastCPA Audio Notes All the Time in the Car 17:58 Finished the CPA Exams in 9 Months 18:46 Using the Printed SuperfastCPA Review Notes Near Test Day 20:43 Never Study for More Than Eight Weeks 22:48 Final Review Study Process 23:47 Passed Four for Four First Try 24:33 Found AUD to be the Most Difficult 25:50 Test Day Process and Experience 27:44 Have a Motivation to Help You Push Through Hard Times 28:47 Did MCQs Quickly to Have Time for the Sims 29:33 Kept Studying for the Same Section Until She Knew She Passed 30:10 Gave Herself a Mental Break Every Sunday 32:02 Studying for the Sims 32:45 Note Taking Process for Learning 33:53 Biggest Benefit from SuperfastCPA 36:07 Back to Becoming a Night Person 36:58 Things Annette Made Sure on Test Day 37:46 Reward for Passing the CPA Exams 39:26 Suggest to Utilize the Podcast to Learn from Other People 42:03 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

    45 min

  3. 11/19/2025

    How 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

    52 min

  4. 11/05/2025

    How 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

    40 min

  5. 10/22/2025

    How 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

  6. 10/09/2025

    How 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

    46 min

  7. 09/25/2025

    How 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

  8. 09/10/2025

    How 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 It07:43 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 Course32:36 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
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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.

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