Shownotes
In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Jason was able to go from failing AUD 3 times, to passing all 4 exams in 6 months.
Jason was doing the original method of studying, watching the lectures and reading the textbook then attempting the questions. He would always end up rewatching the lecture and re-reading the textbook so that his study sessions in the evening took up to four or even six hours. Then he found SuperfastCPA, changed his strategies (like going to the questions first) and had a completely new result. Jason was super excited to be on the podcast, so enjoy and make sure you follow his tips!
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-jason-went-from-failing-aud-three-times-to-passing-in-6-months/
Episode Timestamps
- 00:00 Jason Interview
- 02:37 Motivated to Get on the Podcast
- 03:21 Passed BEC with the Traditional Method, But Went Downhill from There
- 05:16 After Failing AUD 3 Times, Decided to Switch Sections
- 06:35 Found SuperfastCPA and Watched the Webinar
- 07:44 Realizing the Low ROI from Doing the Traditional Approach
- 08:46 Doing Mini Sessions Throughout the Day
- 10:52 Forcing Yourself to do Mini Sessions
- 13:05 Unlock His Phone Straight to the SuperfastCPA App
- 15:08 Used the Ideas from the Webinar and Passed REG
- 16:52 CPA Exam Test Timeline
- 17:49 Learned More from the Questions First Approach
- 19:37 Should've Bought the PRO Course Right from the Start
- 20:42 Had to Figure Out the Flashcards Process on His Own
- 21:48 Found the Flashcard Tip to be Valuable
- 23:21 Studying Four Hours After Work and Failing
- 24:21 Found the Method Bearable to Switch Studying After Work
- 25:58 How Jason Prepares for a Study Session After Work
- 27:03 Practicing with Excel Helped on Test Day
- 29:10 Planned His Study Timeline in Excel
- 31:02 Always Felt Unsure If He Passed
- 32:35 Felt Like TCP was a Continuation of REG
- 34:07 The Feeling After Finally Passing
- 36:15 Jason's Study Timeline for Each Section
- 37:03 How Jason Studied for the Sims
- 39:40 Weekend Study Routine
- 40:40 Split Study Sessions on Weekends to Mimic Test Day
- 41:54 Still Had Time for Hobbies Because of the SuperfastCPA Method
- 42:45 Jason's Way of Handling Difficult Topics
- 45:04 Preparing for Exam Day
- 46:42 Scheduled the Exams in the Afternoon
- 48:25 Top Tips for People Studying for the CPA Exam
- 54:03 Mini Sessions Throughout the Day is a Game Changer
- 54:57 Having the SuperfastCPA App Made Studying Flexible
- 56:26 Plans after Passing the CPA Exams
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