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How Frank Passed the CPA Exam and Still Had Time with His Kids
Episode 20127th August 2026 • CPA Exam Experience from SuperfastCPA • SuperfastCPA
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In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Frank was able to pass the CPA exam while still spending time with his family and exercising. Frank joined the coaching program and absolutely crushed the exams once he got the process figured out.

You'll hear how Frank was able to go from struggling with the exams on and off for years, to passing them all. He passed them all just in time too, he was about to lose credit for an exam! With some key changes and with discipline, he was able to conquer the CPA exam. Frank has a lot of great tips and advice, you won't want to miss this one!

FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-frank-passed-the-cpa-exam-and-still-had-time-with-his-kids/

Episode Timestamps

  • 00:00 Frank Interview
  • 03:34 Frank's Accounting Background
  • 05:11 Took an Exam without Studying to Make Sure He Got the Requirements
  • 06:15 Retook BEC to Make Sure Credits Count After CPA Evolution
  • 08:51 Took the Tests Multiple Times Before Committing to Pass the CPA Exams
  • 10:24 The Reason Why He Only Passed BEC Before
  • 12:17 Frank Had All the Study Materials But Didn't Utilize Them
  • 13:49 How Frank Came Across SuperfastCPA
  • 15:04 Found SuperfastCPA and Watched the Webinar
  • 16:41 Didn't Finish the PRO Course But Passed FAR in Around Two Months
  • 18:32 Deciding to Join the Coaching Program After Passing FAR
  • 19:50 The Things That Enabled Frank By Using SuperfastCPA
  • 23:38 How Frank Studied in the Mornings
  • 25:37 Used the Audio Notes in Traffic on the Way to Work
  • 26:06 Would Finish His Study Session for the Rest of the Day
  • 29:02 Learning Through the Materials Using Questions First
  • 30:41 A Frustration from the Answer Explanations in the Review Courses
  • 31:50 Used AI to Help Further Understand a Topic
  • 32:33 A Realization After Using the SuperfastCPA Method
  • 34:38 How Frank Tackled the Sims
  • 38:16 Why Frank Spent More Time on AUD Sims Compared to Other Section Sims
  • 41:59 Utilizing Mini Sessions Whenever Had Free Time
  • 43:54 Compiled All His Notes and Printed Them Out for Review
  • 45:55 Felt More Comfortable with Physical Flashcards
  • 47:18 The Contents of Notes He Printed Out for Final Review
  • 49:09 Deciding on What to Write on the Flashcards and Notes
  • 51:27 The PRO Course Helped Get His Study Process Down
  • 53:22 Recommends SuperfastCPA to Colleagues
  • 55:29 Family Barely Noticed Him Studying
  • 57:04 Top Tips for People Still Going Through the CPA Exams

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