In this episode of the CPA Exam Experience Podcast, you'll hear how Annette was able to pass the CPA exams first try while taking care of her two toddlers, doing school at night, and working part time. She is an avid podcast listener, so she found the SuperfastCPA podcast and quickly started implementing the strategies, right from the start.
You'll hear how Annette was able to become a morning person just while taking the CPA exams. Studying in the morning was the only way to get studying done with her busy life. She also mentions that she never studied for more than 8 weeks per exam, usually only about 6 weeks. She was even able to take a break on Sundays! This is an awesome interview with great advice, so make sure you listen all the way through.
FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-annette-passed-the-cpa-exam-first-try-with-two-toddlers/
Episode Timestamps
- 00:00 Annette Interview
- 03:17 Deciding to Pursue the CPA
- 04:14 Juggling Work, Studying, and Taking Care of the Kids
- 05:25 Started Studying for the CPA Exams While Taking Classes
- 06:22 An Avid Podcast Listener Looking for CPA Tips
- 07:39 Thought That Buying SuperfastCPA is the Best Option
- 08:21 Studying with SuperfastCPA from the Start
- 10:03 Using Every Free Time to Study Using Mini Sessions
- 10:48 Adjustment to Have Time to Study in the Mornings
- 13:19 Also Did Review in the Evenings
- 14:08 Slept When Her Kids Would Sleep to Wake Up at 4
- 15:07 Flashcards Process
- 17:14 Using the SuperfastCPA Audio Notes All the Time in the Car
- 17:58 Finished the CPA Exams in 9 Months
- 18:46 Using the Printed SuperfastCPA Review Notes Near Test Day
- 20:43 Never Study for More Than Eight Weeks
- 22:48 Final Review Study Process
- 23:47 Passed Four for Four First Try
- 24:33 Found AUD to be the Most Difficult
- 25:50 Test Day Process and Experience
- 27:44 Have a Motivation to Help You Push Through Hard Times
- 28:47 Did MCQs Quickly to Have Time for the Sims
- 29:33 Kept Studying for the Same Section Until She Knew She Passed
- 30:10 Gave Herself a Mental Break Every Sunday
- 32:02 Studying for the Sims
- 32:45 Note Taking Process for Learning
- 33:53 Biggest Benefit from SuperfastCPA
- 36:07 Back to Becoming a Night Person
- 36:58 Things Annette Made Sure on Test Day
- 37:46 Reward for Passing the CPA Exams
- 39:26 Suggest to Utilize the Podcast to Learn from Other People
- 42:03 Top Tips for People Still Struggling with the CPA Exams
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