What is the best way to study for the CPA exam?!?!? Little background info I was absolutely the worst when it came to studying in school especially having ADHD I can not still long enough to study and lose the motivation very quickly when I need to study!! Please help lol

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Get a tutor if you need motivation. It helped me so much

Try “body-doubling”, with someone. Motivate someone else to study with you during you sessions. It’s a win-win. The company will keep you going and they’ll level up with you.

Also, I kinda have the same problem so I find that cutting down the volume of notes and powering through material helps me a lot. Just go back for the stuff I need reinforcement in.

Do you take medication?

I knew someone with a learning disability that cleared the papers. They did mention it was difficult and had muster a lot of courage and patience.

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