CPA MYTHS SERIES: 4 Risks of Over-Relying on MCQs
Welcome to our CPA Exam Myths blog series. In my work with CPA candidates over the years, I have heard tons of unique ideas about how to approach the CPA exam. Most of these ideas are intended to act as shortcuts to success. Most, too, are veiled in this idea that it’s the “best” way…
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The Power of Believing You Can Pass the CPA Exam
“Why is the CPA exam so hard?” I hear this question often from CPA candidates who are struggling to pass the exam. While the challenges that face candidates are widespread and different for everyone, there is one key skill that separates successful candidates from those who struggle- mental toughness. You might be surprised that I…
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How to Get Motivated for the CPA Exam
Motivation, or lack-thereof, is one of the most common challenges that candidates face. It’s also the one that most people don’t talk about. No one likes to admit that they aren’t motivated to take the next step in their careers, or that they just don’t feel like studying all the time. They definitely don’t want…
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CPA Exam: How to Take Advantage of Continuous Testing
ICYMI, just a few weeks ago NASBA approved a change in the CPA Exam testing approach that would eliminate exam testing windows. This proposal has been in the works for years, and finally it is upon us! Great news for CPA candidates all around. So, what does this mean for you and how can you…
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Three Ways to Raise Your Score on the CPA Exam
We’re just going to cut to the chase here, you want to raise your CPA exam scores and we have 3 things you can do while you prepare for the exam that will help raise your scores on exam day. Plan Your studying Our goal is to raise your score, i.e. earn more points on…
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Accountant vs CPA: Is There a Difference?
We’re just wrapping up a busy recruiting season full of student events. Having attended 4 meet the firms events at local universities, and just returning from the IMA’s student Leadership Conference in Charlotte, NC, I’ve been fielding questions about the CPA exam left and right. One of the common questions I’ve been getting from students…
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California CPA Requirements
Hey there, future CPA! I get a lot of questions from clients across the US about the requirements to sit for the CPA exam. The process can be confusing and tedious, and unfortunately the requirements vary state to state. Since I’m both licensed as a CPA and based out of California, this blog focuses on…
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How to Choose CPA Exam Study Materials
This topic needs no introductions! Here are the things you should consider when choosing your CPA Exam study materials. FIRST: Your learning style. This is number one because, in my opinion, it’s the most important. Think about how you learned best in school or how you currently like to take on information. The three key…
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Mock Exams- Your New BFF
So many of my clients groan and grumble when we talk about taking mock exams in preparation for their CPA exam. I sometimes find myself hesitating to even suggest it because I’m so often met with pushback about using these mock exams as a resource in getting ready for your exam. I’ve heard it all…they…
Read MoreCPA Exam: The Dreaded 74
updated: June 2020 I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “living paycheck to paycheck”, and if you’re like me in college, you might be living it right now. In my role as a coach, I have the pleasure of working with people to help them pass the CPA Exam. I’m living my own version of paycheck…
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