In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Caleb was able to pass his first three exams on the first try, and his last exam (BAR) on his second try. Caleb was a finance major in college, but decided to switch gears and go for the CPA.
Caleb had SuperfastCPA almost from the beginning, and it was a game changer for him. The biggest help for him was studying first thing in the morning. He knew that if he could get those two hours of studying done everyday, no matter what else happened, he would be progressing. Caleb has a lot of really great tips and advice, a great story, and a good sense of humor. You won't want to miss this episode!
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-caleb-passed-the-cpa-exam-with-am-study-sessions/
Episode Timestamps
- 00:00 Intro
- 02:51 Wanted a Stable Job, so He Pursued the CPA
- 05:47 Considering the CMA Next
- 06:37 His Wife's Support Throughout the CPA Journey
- 07:09 Getting the Required School Credits
- 08:53 How Caleb Came Across SuperfastCPA
- 10:10 Taking Classes and Picking Becker
- 11:41 Watched the PRO Course Before He Started Studying
- 12:57 Took Audit First
- 14:22 Got An Idea from the Podcast
- 15:16 Caleb's Daily 2 Hour Main Sessions
- 17:12 A Light Bulb Moment: Switching to Studying in the Mornings
- 17:57 Listening to the Audio Notes While Driving
- 18:44 Studying the SuperfastCPA Way from the Beginning
- 20:55 How the CPA Exams are Different from Typical Studying
- 22:46 Passed His First Three, Then Ran Into BAR
- 25:16 Caleb's Experience with the BAR Exam
- 26:58 Used AI to Help Study for His BAR Retake
- 28:49 Thoughts About the Study Materials for BAR
- 30:24 The Learning Process During His Morning Study Sessions
- 34:03 Trusting the Process
- 36:13 Flashcards
- 37:32 Used Digital and Physical Flashcards
- 38:40 Caleb's Thoughts on What Day to Schedule the Exam
- 39:46 Final Review Process
- 40:56 Studied Differently for His Final Review with FAR
- 42:07 The Realization with Studying the Sims
- 46:39 Still Had a Life While Studying for the CPA Exams
- 49:19 You Don't Need to Get All the Green Check Marks
- 50:53 Grinding MCQs is Better Than the Simulated Exams
- 52:11 Tops Tips for People Still Going Through the CPA Exams
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