Do you think it’s okay to study for the CPA exam by taking in-person classes which last about 5-7 weeks and are 3hrs each & then spending 2 weeks doing review for the exam.. (cont’d)

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The live classes are worth it if you need help staying focused. I took them and it made a huge difference in helping me stay on track. I think the schedule you propose could work. I think it is easier to try and knock them out quickly otherwise you risk getting tired of studying. I did a similar thing and am glad that I did.

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In person classes are the same as online lectures so save yourself the time and don’t do live

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(Cont’d) Or do you think I should give more time in between starting to study for each exam and taking the previous one? I am saying this because I want to take FAR, AUD, BEC, REG in that order and I’m trying to plan out my studying schedule and Becker has certain dates/times for their classes and this is how it would be for me to take the exams in that order. I will be studying full time (maybe working 2-3 times a week)

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Probably. I just read a few books during the evening and got by just fine. The tests aren't difficult if you study.

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Yes great plan. Either live or online key is STICK TO THE PLAN!!!!.

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While working full-time I did Becker evening courses 2x/wk then studied all weekend. Took me 10 months to pass all 4 exams, and I had to take REG 2x. It’s Definitely doable. Will say something about being in class for 4 hours with good instructors was a lot easier for me than 4 hours of online videos at home. Good luck!

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(Cont’d) Then taking said exam and then a week later starting to take the classes for the next exam I plan to take [without getting results for my previous exam] and spending another 2 weeks doing review for that exam and repeating this process for all four exams?

Live classes are just hours of a person in the front of the room telling you to highlight entire pages while everyone else is just sitting in misery

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