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What is a good way to study for the CPA Exam?
What source material would be best for someone that learns better by doing instead of reading?
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Junior’s Answer
Hi Erick
As someone who took multiple attempts. I found success when doing the following.
- Watch each lecture on 2X speed.
- Create a mini practice exam (10q no sims) before ending your study session that captures all chapters learned until then.
- Watch all simulation (answers)
- Keep a deck of flashcards with formulas and items you want to memorize
- Study everyday (if possible)
As someone who took multiple attempts. I found success when doing the following.
- Watch each lecture on 2X speed.
- Create a mini practice exam (10q no sims) before ending your study session that captures all chapters learned until then.
- Watch all simulation (answers)
- Keep a deck of flashcards with formulas and items you want to memorize
- Study everyday (if possible)
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Celine’s Answer
Hi Erick,
What worked best for me was first understanding how I best learned and absorbed content. I used Becker, which had a physical textbook, virtual textbook, videos, and practice questions and exams. I learned best by doing as many practice questions as I could. If I continued to miss certain concepts, I would go to the textbook.
Hope this helps!
What worked best for me was first understanding how I best learned and absorbed content. I used Becker, which had a physical textbook, virtual textbook, videos, and practice questions and exams. I learned best by doing as many practice questions as I could. If I continued to miss certain concepts, I would go to the textbook.
Hope this helps!
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Amanda’s Answer
The CPA exam is challenging and requires a lot of study time. Becker offers an interactive approach to help you prepare. They guide you on how to underline or highlight key points during lectures and provide practice exams for hands-on learning. It's important to keep a study calendar to stay organized and schedule your exams with enough time to prepare without overdoing it. Flashcards were also very helpful for me. They are convenient to carry around or keep by your bedside for quick reviews before sleep.
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Brad’s Answer
I was a hands-on learner when studying for the CPA exam, and I discovered that the Becker CPA Review was the best fit for me. It has a lot of multiple-choice questions and excellent task-based simulations. Plus, it uses technology to find and strengthen your weak spots. For practicing questions over and over, Gleim study materials were also really useful. Since I had trouble setting aside regular study time, I became a classroom assistant for the Becker course. This role offered tuition help and required attendance, which really kept me on track.
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Jorge’s Answer
Hi Erick
To prepare for the CPA Exam, it's helpful to create a study plan and practice daily. Many people use study guides or online courses that break down the material.
Try these tips:
Study in small chunks, not in one long session
Do lots of practice questions instead of just reading
Learn from your mistakes by reviewing them
Take breaks and ensure you get enough sleep
The key is to stay organized, practice regularly, and keep going, even though the exam is tough. With consistent effort, you can pass.
To prepare for the CPA Exam, it's helpful to create a study plan and practice daily. Many people use study guides or online courses that break down the material.
Try these tips:
Study in small chunks, not in one long session
Do lots of practice questions instead of just reading
Learn from your mistakes by reviewing them
Take breaks and ensure you get enough sleep
The key is to stay organized, practice regularly, and keep going, even though the exam is tough. With consistent effort, you can pass.