What is your most efficient way (prep. methods, study guides, tips) to study for the CPA exam?

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Read book and do mcqs

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Get Becker. Follow it 100%. If they say study 100 hours for an exam, then study 100 hours. Those guys know everything there is to know about that exam. If you follow Becker 100% and still can't pass then it's time to think about a new career (yes they are that good).

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Adderall

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Do you draw a distinction between different study materials for instance?

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I covered all my Becker material and did maybe up to 70% of the hw or less. 3 weeks before the exam I purchased Ninja MCQ and just drill nonstop questions (1000+). While doing questions, take notes on missed questions, troubled area, read summaries, drill down to specific topics, etc

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Probably kill yourself

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Depends on how you learn. In the end it all comes down to practicing the questions and simulations. If you see yourself thinking about something else while watching the lectures though pls stop watching them and start doing something more engaging like reading the book.

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I followed Becker completely... so I'd watch lecture, do mcqs, take notes on what I wasn't getting the hang of, do mcqs again until I felt good on that topic and knew what I was getting wrong. The key is understanding why you got questions wrong

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Becker. Do the MC's. The progress tests are especially good. I only watched the videos about half the time or if it was a difficult topic. Make sure you read and understand the explanations at the bottom of the MC's as well

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I listen to lectures, then do MC. Before moving to the next question (whether you got it right or wrong), go through all 4 options and be able to explain why each choice is right or wrong. That's where you'll fill in all the grey areas from the lecture.

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Schedule the exam, and do every practice and TBS problem you can. Then go back and review. I swear I thought some of those questions popped up

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