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How to pass the CPA exam by Sebebobo1

"Hard work, dedication, perseverance and determination!"

How I did it: I stuided at least 25-30 hours a week.  I gave up partys, holidays and missed out on lots of family fun. I used all of my vacation time from work for a final week of review before the test. I got up each time I fell and that is what led me to the finish line!

Lessons & tips: Start with your weakest area and everything from there is down hill.  For me, it was FAR - what a beast it was just a ton of info to retain.  Take notes, read all the right and wrong answers on your x choice questions, work and re-work all of the problems in the books (they are there for a reason).

Resources: I used the Becker CPA review material.  I bought used material from ioffer.com (super cheap) and ebay. Aside from buying the final review for FAR and Audit (the ones I failed) I didn't supplement with other sources. 

I just want to thank God, my hubby for all of the up-keeping with the kids and household (and his patience!), all of my family n friends, last but not least family 43!

CPA 2011 baby! What an amazing feeling at the end of a crazy JOURNEY!


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Dec 08, 2011, 03:38PM PST | 4 comments | 8 cheers


Comments:

Fhollis

Hi there, congrats on such a big success!

I am about to start studying for the CPA and looking at getting Becker. I saw that you did FAR 3x, what do you think is the best strategy for studying this section? and why did you choose to take this section first?

Thank you so much for the help. Hope you can shed some light on how to start for me.

Apr 22, 2012, 01:33AM PDT | Respond to this

Sebebobo1 Far 3x Aud 2x Reg 1x BEC 1X ALL DONE! :)

Hi,
Thank you! Well, I decided to start with FARE first b/c I feared that it will be a lot of material, and it will be a tough exam (everyone on the board was complaining) and I did not want to pass other parts than lose credit for them just b/c I couldn’t pass FARE. I thought if I can get this out of the way, I can do anything…with more confidence and I will have more time to tackle the rest of the exams.

Becker is great for FARE if you study smart. You really have to learn and memorize a lot of the stuff. Take it a little bit of a time and review the material you study. Also, do the problems in the book – that is very important and I learned it the hard way!

Don’t let my 3x scare you. Everyone has weaknesses/strengths, different material on each exam, and time management.

Best of luck :)

Apr 30, 2012, 05:01PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this

Fhollis

Thanks so much for the advice! You are right we are all different in our strengths. I did get Becker and plan on spending 3 months on this section.

This is such a great accomplishment for you, I’m wishing you all the best :)

May 15, 2012, 11:32AM PDT | Respond to this

Sebebobo1 Far 3x Aud 2x Reg 1x BEC 1X ALL DONE! :)

Thank you! I wish you the best in your CPA exam journey :)

Jun 13, 2012, 11:26AM PDT | Respond to this


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