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How Tommy Passed the CPA Exams First Try and Got a 96 on TCP
Episode 18122nd 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 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

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