For seniors in PA that are working on the CPA exam. How do you a lot enough time to study when it’s always busy?

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Study outside of normal working hours. Whether it's early morning or late night.

Nobody bothered me from 9 PM to midnight. Just gotta bite the bullet and make the time. It's only for a year or so, and you're done.

I would literally have a coffee at 4 PM just to make sure I can stay up to study on weeknights. And practice exams for an hour in the morning.

Live, breathe, sh*t your study materials. You'll pass on the first try if you revolve your free time around studying.

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Yup. Do whatever works for you - just gotta find the time. Unless you’re one of the smart/lucky ones who managed to knock it out between finishing school and starting full time, it’s basically a rite of passage.

I get up at 4am basically every day and get about 3 hours in before I start to get ready. Use your phone or other devices to knock out a couple MCQs during lunch. Or you can split it and an hour in the morning and a couple hours at night. Consistency is key here. It sucks, but it’s a good feeling once you’re done.

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