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Nate from SuperfastCPA reveals his strategies, tips, tricks, and methods for mastering your daily CPA study process so that you can pass your exams faster and avoid failing sections.

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Nate from SuperfastCPA reveals his strategies, tips, tricks, and methods for mastering your daily CPA study process so that you can pass your exams faster and avoid failing sections.

    The Study Tweaks That Turned Kevin's CPA Journey Around

    The Study Tweaks That Turned Kevin's CPA Journey Around

    In this episode you'll hear how Kevin turned his CPA study process around by making a few specific tweaks to his study process, which led to him starting to pass his exams after failing several times.
    FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/the-study-tweaks-that-turned-kevins-cpa-journey-around/
    Episode Timestamps
    0:00 Intro 01:48 A Brief Background on How Kevin Got Into Accounting 02:51 Kevin's Biggest Struggles Before SuperfastCPA 04:39 Finding SuperfastCPA and Changing Review Course 06:16 Getting SuperfastCPA and Things That Made Sense 07:43 Using SuperfastCPA Study Tools Throughout the Day 08:42 Kevin Even Got A Tutor to Help Explain How to Solve the Problems 11:08 The Things Kevin Went Over with Her Tutor 13:06 Had a Newborn Between Passing FAR and Audit 14:07 The Biggest Relief of Being Done with the CPA Exams 14:30 Things that Kevin Was Still Able to Do Despite Busy Studying for the CPA Exams 16:35 Waited Another 2 Months to Get His License 17:26 Goal is to Finish the CPA Exam Before the 2024 Changes 19:39 The Big Changes That Led to an Approach That Was Working 21:02 Kevin's Top Three Tips for People Still Struggling with the CPA Exams

    • 27 min
    Helicopter Pilot to CPA: How Chase Passed His CPA Exams

    Helicopter Pilot to CPA: How Chase Passed His CPA Exams

    In this SuperfastCPA podcast interview, you'll hear how Chase made a complete career change in just two years, from helicopter pilot to CPA.
    Chase did this through a lot of hard work and studying strategically, and in this episode you'll get all his tips and tricks for highly effective CPA study.
    FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/helicopter-pilot-to-cpa-how-chase-passed-his-cpa-exams/
    Episode Timestamps
    0:00 How Chase Passed His CPA Exams with SuperfastCPA 02:16 Biggest Struggles Before SuperfastCPA 05:12 From Helicopter Pilot to Accountant 07:24 No Accounting Background 13:11 How Chase Felt Studying Before SuperfastCPA 14:35 Chase's Lightbulb Moment 16:22 Realizing that He CAN Learn this Without an Accounting Background 17:56 Going Through the Lectures and Learning Nothing 19:09 Using the Questions to Learn it One Piece at a Time 23:27 How Chase Tackled the Hardest Topics in FAR 27:15 A Typical Day of Studying for Chase 30:27 Mini Sessions Every Two Hours 31:30 Utilizing the Different Study Tools 34:57 The Simplicity of the Mini Quizzes 37:26 Using the Mini Quizzes to Fill In the Gaps 40:24 It Gets Easier as Time Goes On 41:54 Exam Scores and His CPA Journey 44:58 The Decision for a Career Shift 47:28 How Chase Adapted SuperfastCPA in His Study 49:31 Being Busy and Still Managing to Study for the CPA Exams 53:23 Top Tips for People Still Struggling with the CPA Exams
    Learn the SuperfastCPA Study Approach, Free
    You'll hear me mention the SuperfastCPA study process multiple times in this episode. 
    What we teach our customers is how to have a 2-hour main session each day where you can get more done than someone studying 4-5 hours the "normal way". 
    We cover this in our free "study trainings", which are 1-hour webinars where you'll learn exactly what to do when you sit down to study so that you can 1) move through new material faster, 2) understand and retain it better, and 3) spend less time in front of your review course WHILE getting better results.
    Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow
    OR, just text PASSNOW to 44222 and we'll text you back a link to the training.
    This is one hour that will literally save you months of time and frustration from trying to figure this stuff out on your own, so register for a session today!
    Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow

    • 57 min
    How Josh Passed His CPA Exams Using Shorter Study Sessions

    How Josh Passed His CPA Exams Using Shorter Study Sessions

    In this SuperfastCPA podcast episode, you’ll hear how Josh used shorter study sessions to study for and pass his CPA exams. He started the CPA study process following the traditional approach, and it was taking him a huge amount of time to get through one small module. Then he switched to the SuperfastCPA study methods, and he immediately started making much faster progress.
    FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-josh-passed-his-cpa-exams-using-shorter-study-sessions/
    Episode Timestamps
    0:00 How Josh Passed His CPA Exams Using SuperfastCPA 01:58 Josh's Biggest Struggles Before SuperfastCPA 04:35 What Josh Found to be Helpful from SuperfastCPA 06:23 One Mistake that Led to Failing FAR 07:14 Passed FAR with a Change of Mindset 08:57 Josh's Learning Process Was Trial and Error 10:44 Shifting to Learning Using the Questions First Approach 13:37 Josh's CPA Journey 16:18 Why Josh Preferred to Study Through Grad School Vs Studying While Working 25:20 Josh Was Still Able to Have Time for Other Things 27:30 Planning Study Time Around Activities 29:48 Josh's Weekend Study Routine 33:04 How Josh Approached Sims for Review 34:34 How Josh Knew His Study Process Was Working 35:30 Adjusting to Working Full Time 37:15 Learning to Say No To People 40:22 Why Josh Wanted to Become a CPA 43:17 Josh's Note Taking Process 44:16 Taking Too Many Notes 46:40 Reverse Engineering Questions Was More Effective Than Lectures 49:45 Josh's Top Tips for People Still Struggling with the CPA Study Process 54:03 Finally Passing the CPA Exam Was the Best Feeling
    Learn the SuperfastCPA Study Approach, Free
    You'll hear me mention the SuperfastCPA study process multiple times in this episode. 
    What we teach our customers is how to have a 2-hour main session each day where you can get more done than someone studying 4-5 hours the "normal way". 
    We cover this in our free "study trainings", which are 1-hour webinars where you'll learn exactly what to do when you sit down to study so that you can 1) move through new material faster, 2) understand and retain it better, and 3) spend less time in front of your review course WHILE getting better results.
    Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow
    OR, just text PASSNOW to 44222 and we'll text you back a link to the training.
    This is one hour that will literally save you months of time and frustration from trying to figure this stuff out on your own, so register for a session today!
    Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow

    • 56 min
    The Changes That Helped Marc Pass His CPA Exams After Failing 6 Times

    The Changes That Helped Marc Pass His CPA Exams After Failing 6 Times

    After failing his CPA exams six times, Marc implemented several strategies and changes that turned his CPA study process around. In this SuperfastCPA podcast interview, he shares his personal journey, and explains the changes he made to his study habits, mindset, and daily routines that helped him conquer the exams. If you're struggling with the CPA exams or just need some extra motivation, Marc's insights and tips could be the turning point you've been searching for. Join us to learn how to transform failure into success and make your own success story.
    FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/the-changes-that-helped-marc-pass-his-cpa-exams-after-failing-6-times/
    Episode Timestamps
    0:00 How Marc Passed His CPA Exams Using SuperfastCPA 02:26 Marc's Struggles Before SuperfastCPA 03:08 The Benefits of Using the SuperfastCPA Strategies 04:29 How Marc Got Started on His CPA Journey 05:26 Studying After Work Didn't Work 07:09 What a Day of Studying Looked Like 08:36 Finding SuperfastCPA 09:38 What Made Sense from the Free Training 10:16 Switching to Studying in the Mornings Wasn't a Big Adjustment 11:02 Noticed Improvement After Just a Month 11:40 Why Marc Saw Improvement 13:32 Things That Made it Hard for Marc to Focus on Studying 14:52 Getting a Higher Score for His First Exam with SuperfastCPA 15:40 Studying for Two Years, Passing Felt Impossible 16:32 Motivated After Passing His First Exam 17:54 The Why That Kept Marc Motivated 20:53 Marc's Note Taking Process 22:06 Marc's Weekend Study Routine 23:45 Marc's Final Review Process 24:45 Maintaining Hobbies Through the Study Process 28:27 Test Day Experience 29:14 Felt Confident Taking the Exams Once He Started Passing 30:40 Used the SuperfastCPA App for Mini Sessions 32:12 Celebration After Passing His Final Exam 34:35 People Think They Need to Learn Everything 37:19 Top Tips for People Still Struggling with the CPA Exams
    Learn the SuperfastCPA Study Approach, Free
    You'll hear me mention the SuperfastCPA study process multiple times in this episode. 
    What we teach our customers is how to have a 2-hour main session each day where you can get more done than someone studying 4-5 hours the "normal way". 
    We cover this in our free "study trainings", which are 1-hour webinars where you'll learn exactly what to do when you sit down to study so that you can 1) move through new material faster, 2) understand and retain it better, and 3) spend less time in front of your review course WHILE getting better results.
    Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow
    OR, just text PASSNOW to 44222 and we'll text you back a link to the training.
    This is one hour that will literally save you months of time and frustration from trying to figure this stuff out on your own, so register for a session today!
    Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow

    • 40 min
    The CPA Study Tweaks Gabi Used to Pass Her CPA Exams

    The CPA Study Tweaks Gabi Used to Pass Her CPA Exams

    In this SuperfastCPA podcast interview, you'll hear how Gabi initially spent a ton of time and energy studying for the CPA exams, only to fail a few sections. She put the exam on pause for a few years, and then came across the SuperfastCPA study strategies which motivated her to try it again. After making a few tweaks to her previous study process, she started passing exams while putting in a lot less study time.
    FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-gabi-tweaked-her-cpa-study-process-and-got-much-better-results/
    Episode Timestamps
    0:00 How Gabi Passed Her CPA Exams Using SuperfastCPA 03:09 The Most Valuable Things She Got from SuperfastCPA 04:05 Thought About Giving Up And Why She Didn't 05:55 The Reason Gabi Wanted to Get Her CPA License Five Years Ago 07:04 What Gabi Felt for Her First Two Tries Taking the Exams 09:46 After Failing the First Two Attempts, Left Public Accounting 10:36 Started Studying Again But Never Felt Ready to Take the Exam 11:27 Even Bought Another Review Course But Didn't Take the Test 12:27 Finding SuperfastPA and Deciding to Get It 14:31 Went Through the PRO Course First and Setup A Plan 16:47 How Gabi Felt Studying Again for FAR with SuperfastCPA 17:47 Taking Notecards in Her Study Made a Big Difference 19:28 Another Thing That Gabi Did Differently from Her Previous Exams 20:21 Learned to Know How to Get to the Why Behind the Questions 21:29 Still Had Time to Do Other Things While Studying for the CPA Exams 22:37 Utilizing Audio Notes when Driving for the Additional Study Time 23:39 Balance is What Gabi Got from SuperfastCPA 25:03 Studying Both for Her Doctorate and the CPA Exams 25:54 Wanting to Teach at College 27:16 Gabi's Weekend Study Routine 27:45 The Feeling of Passing Her First Score with FAR and Her CPA Exams Journey 31:51 Gabi Did Notice a Difference With the Old and New REG Test 34:03 How Gabi Would Plan Out Her Weekend and Study Process 35:39 Gabi Would Always Finish Her Tests Ahead of Time 36:58 The Feeling After Getting Her Mornings or Evenings Back 37:52 Gabi's Celebration Plans After Passing Her Final Exam 38:43 Always Recommended SuperfastCPA to Colleagues 39:44 Tops Tips for People Still Struggling with the CPA Exams
    Learn the SuperfastCPA Study Approach, Free
    You'll hear me mention the SuperfastCPA study process multiple times in this episode. 
    What we teach our customers is how to have a 2-hour main session each day where you can get more done than someone studying 4-5 hours the "normal way". 
    We cover this in our free "study trainings", which are 1-hour webinars where you'll learn exactly what to do when you sit down to study so that you can 1) move through new material faster, 2) understand and retain it better, and 3) spend less time in front of your review course WHILE getting better results.
    Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow
    OR, just text PASSNOW to 44222 and we'll text you back a link to the training.
    This is one hour that will literally save you months of time and frustration from trying to figure this stuff out on your own, so register for a session today!
    Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow

    • 42 min
    How Skylar Went From a Psychology Major to Becoming a CPA

    How Skylar Went From a Psychology Major to Becoming a CPA

    In this SuperfastCPA podcast episode, you'll hear how Skylar went from being a Psychology major trying to get a law internship to becoming a CPA, all while working full time. And she was still able to spend time with friends in the evenings!
    FULL EPISODE PAGE: https://www.superfastcpa.com/how-skylar-went-from-a-psychology-major-to-becoming-a-cpa/
    Episode Timestamps
    0:00 Intro 02:34 Concerns with the CPA Exams that Led to Finding SuperfastCPA 03:31 The Advantages of Starting Her Study Process with SuperfastCPA 04:32 Using the SuperfastCPA Study Tools Throughout the Day 05:21 Started Out As A Psychology Major 07:10 Got the 150 Credits to Qualify for the CPA Exams 08:14 Skylar Wanted to Think Smarter, Not Harder 09:36 Choosing A Review Course and SuperfastCPA 11:39 The PRO Course Gave Skylar a Daily Plan 13:13 Aha Moments from the PRO Course 15:08 The CPA Exam is Different Than Anything from College 16:27 Do What You'll Be Doing on Test Day 17:54 Skylar Learned Better Answering Questions 19:11 How Skylar Felt Studying Leading Up to the Exams 21:54 The Only Time Skylar Failed an Exam 25:44 Studying in the Morning Freed Up Her Evenings 28:48 Skylar's Weekend Study Routine 31:35 Taking Notes Helped Skylar with Retention 33:29 How Skylar Coped with Stress to Avoid Burnout 38:48 Skylar's Final Review Process 40:25 Traveling to Germany and Belgium After Passing Her Final Exam 42:49 Skylar's Top Tips for People Still Struggling with the CPA Exams
    Learn the SuperfastCPA Study Approach, Free
    You'll hear me mention the SuperfastCPA study process multiple times in this episode. 
    What we teach our customers is how to have a 2-hour main session each day where you can get more done than someone studying 4-5 hours the "normal way". 
    We cover this in our free "study trainings", which are 1-hour webinars where you'll learn exactly what to do when you sit down to study so that you can 1) move through new material faster, 2) understand and retain it better, and 3) spend less time in front of your review course WHILE getting better results.
    Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow
    OR, just text PASSNOW to 44222 and we'll text you back a link to the training.
    This is one hour that will literally save you months of time and frustration from trying to figure this stuff out on your own, so register for a session today!
    Register for a free session here: https://www.superfastcpa.com/passnow

    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

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107 Ratings

SHermiz1031 ,

10/10 Recommend

This podcast has provided me a LOT OF INSIGHT AND MORE IMPORTANTLY MOTIVATION! I didn’t think I had the ability to take the exam, this podcast has given me the reassurance I really needed to do that. I purchased it and already began studying because of this podcast!

Cteeena ,

Appreciated!

It’s nice to have a community that relates to the struggle because nobody outside of accounting understands just how difficult the CPA exam process is. I just wish I knew about SuperfastCPA sooner. Good information. Thank you Nate

Bimi plays words with friends ,

Inspiring interviews of SuperfastCPA customers

I get to excited to listen/watch the interviews of SuperfastCPA customers. They are motivating and super helpful. It is interesting to know what methods worked best for everyone. One day when I pass my CPA exam, I hope to be part of the interview too.

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