What is your opinion on the best study material for the CPA exam?

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The one that keeps you the most engaged. Hardest part about studying is not not studying

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If price isn't an issue, the clear answer is Becker.

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Becker is the best

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material is all pretty comparable. just be careful of the ones that expire.

Becker or roger. Roger is most engaging but I believe Becker has the material presented in a way just like the exams

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CPA excel did it for me

I highly recommend Becker. I passed all four sections this year during the Q2 testing window on my first attempt. I felt very well prepared, especially for the simulations

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