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How Sandi Learned to Study and Passed the CPA Exams
Episode 1809th October 2025 • CPA Exam Experience from SuperfastCPA • SuperfastCPA
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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

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