In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Brianna was able to change and adapt the SuperfastCPA study strategies in a way that worked for her to be able to pass the CPA exam.
Brianna had a lot of worry and self-doubt around taking and passing the CPA exams. She felt like she would never be able to do it, or that she wasn't good enough, or that the SIMs were just too hard. But, she showed up to study every day. She never gave up, even when she felt like it. And, with that determination, she DID do it, even though she thought she never would. This is a very encouraging episode, make sure to listen all the way through!
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-brianna-overcame-her-self-doubt-and-passed-the-cpa-exams/
Episode Timestamps
- 00:00 Brianna Interview
- 03:24 A 2 Year Long CPA Journey, Finally Done
- 03:52 Pursued MBA Right Out of College
- 05:05 How Brianna Prepared to Pursue the CPA
- 06:19 Finding SuperfastCPA and Using It from the Start
- 07:59 Deciding the Order to Take the CPA Exams In
- 09:43 Failed Her First Exam But Knew the Process was Working
- 11:06 Adjusted the Study Process to Fit Her Style
- 12:59 Used the Mornings to Warm Up for Her Evening Study Sessions
- 14:46 Daily Study Sessions
- 15:50 Don't Be Too Strict with the Schedule, Just Be Diligent in Studying
- 17:35 Setting Up a Schedule and Goals That Worked for Her
- 20:27 Used An App As A Reminder of Her Daily Checklist
- 21:32 Slowed Down on REG , Took 6 Months and Passed First Try
- 23:51 Why Brianna Took 6 Months Studying for REG
- 25:36 How Brianna Delt with SIMs
- 28:53 Brianna's Exam Experiences
- 31:01 FAR Took Three Tries
- 32:27 Got A Tip from A Podcast Episode and Improved the Second Try
- 33:43 Committed to Her Weaknesses and Finally Passed FAR with a 75
- 35:23 How It Felt Finally Passing FAR, Her Final Exam
- 36:18 The Relief and Sacrifice She Had to Make to Pass FAR
- 37:56 Having a Life While Studying for the CPA Exams
- 39:46 Grateful That She Had a Circle That Supports Her
- 41:10 Brianna's Note Taking Process
- 44:28 The Benefits That Brianna Got from SuperfastCPA
- 46:12 Brain Dumping Things Down on a Paper Helped with Active Recall
- 47:21 Utilized AI in Her Studying
- 48:57 Studying with the Note Cards
- 50:09 Top Tips for People Still Going Through the CPA Exams
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