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Not sure how you are going to pass all 4 parts before starting to study. Good luck with that though.
Yeah that joke went over your head...
Chew gum or suck on a lollipop when you study... sounds so weird, I know - but there’s a science behind how this helps you focus. Literally bought all the watermelon blow-pops at my local bodega. The owner was so happy when I passed that he gave me a free box of them - so cute
Just put your head down and do it. Make it your full time job (if you aren’t working) and dedicate the right amount of time for it. People will probably make fun of you for “overstudying” but it sure as hell beats failing it, which most people who make fun of you for overstudying have multiple times. Trust me, giving up your social like for a few months to pass it while not working (or while a first year) is worth it once you start the hell that is in charging during busy season. Don’t underestimate the test. It’s hard. But if you do the work, you will be fine
After you go through all the study material, go through it again, high level, and as you come across those extra tricky parts that you keep forgetting, jot them down. Then a couple days before and right before the exam, read through those tricky notes. At the point of the exam, you’ll know what you know and can’t help what you don’t know. But that short term memory of just memorizing that tough spots, even if you don’t know it, can really make or break ya and give you those couple of points you need
Stay motivated, celebrate milestones, don’t give up and get it done
It’s really not that bad at all if you treat it like a job the summer before you start. My CPA routine was a cake walk compared to busy season
Just do it. No one can tell you how to study. Do what works best for you and make it a priority
Get off of Fishbowl and study.
Adderall
Remain focused. Workout every day to help clear your mind. Also, work in a place that at least has decent sunlight. Natural light really does help (but then again I live in Miami)
for the love of god don’t do it during busy season
Haha just remain determined. You will see many distractions while you attempt to get to the finish line. Study for knowledge and passing will come second nature. trust the process.
Yea, dont
I checked a hole in the side of my mouth bc I was so nervous... now I look a tad demented
If you’re gunna do it, do it. Don’t half ass studying. Very few people have the brain power to casually study and pass exams. If you’re one of those, be thankful, if not, strap in for some work.
Just cram it lol. All you need is a 75. Come up with a realistic study plan, stick to it, and don’t over stress if you don’t understand everything
Do several hours of multiple choice questions daily. By the time The exam came around I had seen a version of the question and recognized it quickly. Passed all four parts in one fell swoop
Understand your learning style and focus your time doing just that. What worked for me was passively listening to the lectures and spending 90% of my time answering multiple choice and the problems. Also highly recommend “SuperFast CPA” as a supplement. He does a really good job breaking down what’s important and what to focus on in each section. 100% try to get your exams done before you start and as early as possible. Studying while working is the worst!
Allow yourself 2-4 weeks of heavy duty studying. Week 1: Read the book from cover to cover.
Week 2: Take the multiple choice questions by chapter.
Week 3: Reread the book with emphasis on the chapters you need more work on.
Week 4: Retake all multiple choice questions you got wrong and then take the simulations.
You should be ready to take the exam.
Cut the time in half for BEC
Depending on whether you are in tax or audit, you may only need 3 weeks for your respective areas of specialty.
There’s no perfect plan. Varies on how comfortable you are with each topic. You’ll figure it out when you start. If you’re not comfortable about a topic you’ll devote more time to it. Some are easy and you’ll fly through those chapters.
I took AUD before FAR and looking back I would’ve done the reverse. AUD sims are FAR based and helps to get FAR out the door first.
BEC is less involving and took that last. So I wouldn’t lose it if I took longer on the other three.
Good luck with everything!