How do I pass cpa exam during busy season as a senior? HELP

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i studied 1-2 hours a night no matter how tired i was

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Did you pass

Go on a 3 month sabbatical

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If only

Just focus on one part of the exam at a time. Keep taking that part until u pass

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You’re just gonna have to grind it out. It’ll be rough but once you’re done, you’re done forever.

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Im doing two cpa exams during busy season while being a single mom. Wake up early to get work in. I grind during the day to not eat any hours. Dont spend more than 10-15 min on a workpaper you can’t figure out. Bug managers for help. Use study days if you have them. No work on weekends all study. Section out your study material to what you can do per day. Dont die. Good luck!

I’d also add I told my partner that I’m taking it so they -kind of- go easy on me

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