{"id":223,"date":"2019-10-09T11:22:09","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T11:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/?p=223"},"modified":"2019-12-21T07:11:20","modified_gmt":"2019-12-21T07:11:20","slug":"how-to-pass-your-cpa-exam-my-success-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/how-to-pass-your-cpa-exam-my-success-story\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pass Your CPA Exam | My Success Story"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/How-to-Pass-Your-CPA-Exam-My-Success-Story-02.jpg\" alt=\"How-to-Pass-Your-CPA-Exam-My-Success-Story\" class=\"wp-image-326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/How-to-Pass-Your-CPA-Exam-My-Success-Story-02.jpg 800w, https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/How-to-Pass-Your-CPA-Exam-My-Success-Story-02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/How-to-Pass-Your-CPA-Exam-My-Success-Story-02-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<audio controls=\"\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n <source src=\"http:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/web\/audio\/ER001Final02.mp3\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\">\n<\/audio>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was not born a genius like Nikola Tesla or Jimmy Neutron \u2013 pardon me, but I had to add the last bit to get your undivided attention. Now that you are here, let\u2019s talk business \u2013 so I was telling you I wasn\u2019t born a child prodigy, instead I worked hard upon myself to be where I am today i.e. a certified public accountant who is helping aspiring candidates to ace their CPA exams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though I want to say \u2018if I can do it, so can you\u2019, but I\nwon\u2019t undermine your struggle by mentioning mine because your success story too\nwill come with a million hurdles, sleepless nights ,multiple mental breakdowns and\nGod knows what \u2013 it is bound to happen. All I can say for now is hold on tight\nbecause this is going to be one bumpy roller coaster ride \u2013 that is going to\nmake you challenge your mental and physical ability.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without stretching it into a motivational monologue, read ahead as I reveal my secret recipe to ace CPA exams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><strong>What Is CPA?<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_whats.jpg\" alt=\"CPA what\" class=\"wp-image-283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_whats.jpg 800w, https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_whats-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_whats-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>CPA stands for certified public accountant. It is a licensed accountant designation that allows an accountant OR non accountant scholar who fulfills the prerequisites of certified public education (CPE), and passes CPA examination becomes eligible for offering his services to public.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><strong>CPA Exam Requirements<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5><a><strong>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_requirment.jpg\" alt=\"requirement\" class=\"wp-image-281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_requirment.jpg 800w, https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_requirment-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_requirment-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You must be above the age of 18 to apply for a\nCPA exam<\/li><li>You must either have a baccalaureate degree in\naccounting along with a master\u2019s degree in accounting Or<\/li><li>&nbsp;You can\nhave any other degree along with a master\u2019s degree in accounting\/taxation or an\nMBA with accounting majors<\/li><li>Or you can have a bachelor\u2019s degree followed by\n30 semester hours of graduate level education in accounting<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>(The extra 30 hours of education is required for license purpose, which\nhas been mandatory recently. Even if you clear all the exams and don\u2019t have\nthese extra hours of education or equivalent hours of experience you will be\nbarred from getting a CPA license \u2013 and your scores will expire after 3 years.)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Make sure you register for CPA at a time when your educational requirements are completed.&nbsp; <\/li><li>When you register you are showing your readiness to sit for all four CPA exams. You can register separately for each exam or all at once; that\u2019s your choice. But you have to pass all exams within 18 months after you have received NTS. <\/li><li>After registration you are issued NTS that is Notice to Schedule, after receiving NTS you can select which ever testing window you want to appear in. Testing windows are basically time slots during an year when these tests are given. In total there are 4 testing windows. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nYou can check out the testing windows <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aicpa.org\/becomeacpa\/cpaexam.html\" rel=\"ugc noopener noreferrer\" target=\"blank\" style=\"color:#2e9fff !important;\">here.<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><strong>CPA Exam Dates<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_exam-1.jpg\" alt=\"15 exam\" class=\"wp-image-280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_exam-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_exam-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_exam-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are four times in an year when you can appear for CPA.\nTesting time periods are referred to as \u2018testing windows\u2019, so you will have\nfour testing windows that you can opt for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Q1: January 1 &#8211; March 10<\/li><li>Q2: April 1 &#8211; June 10<\/li><li>Q3: July 1 &#8211; September 10<\/li><li>Q4: October 1 &#8211; December 10<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you must receive NTS before you can select a single window. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><strong>Rescheduling CPA Exam<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel you are not really prepared for the exam (which you almost always will) you can reschedule an appointment by contacting the Prometric (the exam center). However, to save yourself from paying the penalty you must reschedule your appointment at least 30 days in advance. If you are going to cancel or reschedule your appointment between 5 and 30 days before your exam date you will have to pay a fee directly to Prometric. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><strong>CPA Exam Parts<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The four exams that you will be appearing in are:<\/li><li>AUD (Auditing and Attestation)<\/li><li>BEC (Business Environment and Concepts)<\/li><li>FAR (Financial Accounting And Reporting)<\/li><li>REG (Regulation)<\/li><li>Each exam is 4 hours long; you can decide whether you want to give them all in one testing window or different testing windows. <\/li><li>You need a score of 75 at least to pass each course. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><strong>CPA Exam Questions<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_question.jpg\" alt=\"cpa_question\" class=\"wp-image-285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_question.jpg 800w, https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_question-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_question-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You can attempt model questions such as MCQs\nthat are available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aicpa.org\/becomeacpa\/cpaexam.html\">AICPA.ORG<\/a> website.<\/li><li>You can also find model CPA courses that can\nhelp you a lot with your preparations<\/li><li>Mock exams are also available online that you\ncan time yourself while answering. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><strong>CPA Exam Score Release Date<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Results will be available at\nNASBA that National Association of State Boards of Accountancy. Targeted result\ndates are mentioned on the Notice To Schedule (NTS) that applicants receive\nwhen they register for CPA exam windows, however according to the AICPA there\nmay be a delay of a day or two in compiling results \u2013 which according to them\nis normal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Usually at midnight eastern standard time of the target score release date according to one\u2019s NTS scores are released. Here is how you should expect your score release date:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 style=\"text-align:center\"> <strong>CPA Exam Score Release Dates For Q4 <\/strong><\/h4>\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr style=\"background-color:#d20732; color:#fff;\">\n            <td><strong>If you take your Exam on\/before<\/strong><\/td>\n            <td><strong>And the AICPA receives your examination data files from Prometric by 11:59 pm (EST) on<\/strong><\/td>\n            <td><strong>Target score release date<\/strong><\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n            <td>October 20<\/td>\n            <td>October 20<\/td>\n            <td>November 5<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\">\n            <td>November 14<\/td>\n            <td>November 14<\/td>\n            <td>November 22<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n            <td>November 30<\/td>\n            <td>November 30<\/td>\n            <td>December 10<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\">\n            <td>December 10<\/td>\n            <td>December 11<\/td>\n            <td>December 19<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        \n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><strong>Scheduling CPA Exam &amp; CPA Exam Cost<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_schedule.jpg\" alt=\"cpa_schedule\" class=\"wp-image-282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_schedule.jpg 800w, https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_schedule-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_schedule-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So on average if you are going to register for all your sections or subjects together it is going to cost you a $1000, but if you are going to opt for different sections almost all of them are priced at <strong>$193.45<\/strong> according to this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ais-cpa.com\/cpa-exam-cost\/\">website<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your registration charges will vary according to the number of sections you are applying for: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\">\n    <tbody>\n        \n        <tr>\n<td>01<\/td>\n            <td>One section<\/td>\n            <td>$63<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>02<\/td>\n            <td>Two sections <\/td>\n            <td>$82<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>03<\/td>\n            <td>Three sections<\/td>\n            <td>$99<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>04<\/td>\n            <td>Four sections<\/td>\n            <td>$177<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<table>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also have to pay ethics\nexam fee that is around <strong>$150 &#8211; $200<\/strong>,\nthis is taken in some states. After completing your CPA examination and ethics\nexamination you will have to pay a sum of money around <strong>$50-$500<\/strong> depending on the state you are applying for as a CPA, this\nmoney will be paid to the state board every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Since your education will continue even after passing the exam and getting the license you will have to pay around <strong>$20 to $125 per<\/strong> hour until the completion of 40 hour education program every year; it is mandatory for every individual who is now a certified public accountant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><strong>CPA Exam Pass Rates<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CPA exam pass rates for each section have been mostly around 50%. Almost every year the other half of candidates fails exams due to lack of dedication, mismanagement of time and insufficient practice. However, for this year the exam pass rates are mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2019 CPA Exam Pass Rates: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr style=\"background-color:#d20732; color:#fff !important;\">\n            <th style=\" color:#fff !important;\">Section<\/th>\n            <th style=\" color:#fff !important;\">First Quarter<\/th>\n            <th style=\" color:#fff !important;\">Second Quarter<\/th>\n            <th style=\" color:#fff !important;\">Third Quarter<\/th>\n            <th style=\" color:#fff !important;\">Fourth Quarter<\/th>\n            <th style=\" color:#fff !important;\">Cumulative<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n            <td>AUD<\/td>\n            <td>48.56%<\/td>\n            <td>55.11%<\/td>\n            <td>51.94%<\/td>\n            <td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n            <td>52.06%<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\">\n            <td>BEC<\/td>\n            <td>58.00%<\/td>\n            <td>59.74%<\/td>\n            <td>63.04%<\/td>\n            <td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n            <td>60.45%<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n            <td>FAR<\/td>\n            <td>44.43%<\/td>\n            <td>49.37%<\/td>\n            <td>50.29%<\/td>\n            <td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n            <td>48.30%<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\">\n            <td>REG<\/td>\n            <td>50.23%<\/td>\n            <td>58.66%<\/td>\n            <td>58.41%<\/td>\n            <td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n            <td>56.51%<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        \n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><strong>My Journey with CPA<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_journey.jpg\" alt=\"cpa_journey\" class=\"wp-image-286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_journey.jpg 800w, https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_journey-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_journey-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I started preparing for my CPA exam when I had only 47 days left till the actual exam day. It was a crucial time for me, either I could wing it or live with the utter feeling of disgust that I was never able to achieve what I wanted to. I followed what is known as the UCEG method of studying for CPA. UCEG stands for ultimate CPA guide method. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><strong>What is UCEG Method for Studying CPA?<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UCEG method is comprised of 3 core things that you have to\nwork around:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Optimizing Time<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Selecting The Appropriate CPA Review Course <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Finding a CPA Exam Mentor <\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><strong>Optimize your time<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Time is a valuable resource that you\nneed to learn to use efficiently if you want to pass your exam with flying\ncolors. You need to make time for yourself, your family and for your studies of\ncourse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I had to appear for my CPA\nexam, I had to change the course of my life which means I had to cut down on\nall the useless activities that I was engaged with. I started my day with\nworkout so that I would have enough energy for studying by night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No, it didn\u2019t come easy if you are wondering that. I had to drag myself from my bedroom to work every morning initially. It was a tiresome process but I persisted. And today I can happily say that I was in the best shape of my life at that time. I was constantly learning and reviewing the work I had studied the night before, it was vicious cycle that I had put myself in and came out with a 77 band score. Of course <a href=\"https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/\"><strong>academic writing<\/strong><\/a> or studying does not come off as easy, and you need to persevere to make it through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How can you optimize your time? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Make\nstudying a priority<\/strong>: Until or unless you make studying a priority you are never\ngoing to push yourself to work towards it. So, say to yourself that studying\nfor CPA is a priority. You will have to spend 8 to 12 weeks per session to\ncover the course work. <\/li><li><strong>Manage\nYour Time Through Life Audit Method<\/strong>: Life audit method is a fancy name for\nclearing out the time you spend on miscellaneous tasks, so that you can have\nmore time for studying. By performing a life audit you can clear out tasks that\nare less important. All you have to do is to ask yourself whether or not a task\nis more important than CPA or less important than CPA; if it is less important\nthen you simply have to dump it aside.<\/li><li><strong>Steer\nClear Of Distractions &amp; Relationships<\/strong>: Whether it is a family event or\na meet up with friend, you have to decide for yourself which one is more\nimportant. At all times, you have to remember that you and only you can create\na balance between the two. <\/li><li><strong>Create\nStudy Goals<\/strong>: Create SMART goals, as I mentioned earlier it is important for\nyou set specific, measurable, achievable, reliable and timely goals.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But having enough time does not guarantee success. Have a look at the part 2 of UCEG Method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><strong>Select the Best (for you) CPA Review Course<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have studied you might think you are ready to break hell loose on the CPA exam, if only it was this easy everybody would have been acing exams. Hence, I have got the perfect idea for you to clear away your revision blues by selecting the best review course for yourself; here is how you would do it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><strong>Identify your study personality<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to select a review course for yourself you must\nunderstand your study personality. Your study personality determines how you\nlearn best. It can be anything that can set you off to your road to\nsuccess.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few types to guide you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Visual aided learning<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\nThis one refers to the learning style where a person learns best through\npictures, videos and any kind of tangible visual aid that is present \u2013 this can\ninclude flash cards as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Audio learning<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\nLearning through audio aid like podcasts and lectures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Self-study:<\/strong> Making your own notes, explaining concepts to\nyourself through your own crooked methods \u2013 kidding through your own legitimate\nmethods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Group study<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>learning\nby studying in a group where you can explain and learn concepts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The\nbest way to find out your style of learning is by introspecting. You can even\nopt for trial and error method but considering you only have 6 months to\nprepare and appear for a CPA exam it is advised that you take a walk down the\nmemory lane you Sherlock your way through CPA exam by finding that one method\nthat suits you best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Upon\nfinding that method you can easily select your review course. &nbsp;But the goal should be nothing other than\nincreasing your understanding. If you are unable to understand the concepts\nthat are given in the course there is no point scouring through the course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; It\nis always advised that you take time out when nothing is coming together;\nsometimes you might find yourself completing one topic after another in a\nmatter of minutes while at others you might find it difficult even to get\nthrough one topic in 24 hours. It is all dependent on how you feel inside out,\nso it is better to keep a check on your emotional health while you are burning\nthe midnight oil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Reviewing your topics is necessary as I mentioned earlier. I put up\nsticky notes, and flashcards around my house (even in bathroom) so I couldn\u2019t\nescape the shadow of knowledge that would open the gateways to success. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If you don\u2019t review the material you have already studied then there is only one method left for you to pass the exam and I call it the study and pray method. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><strong>Find a CPA Mentor<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_mentor.jpg\" alt=\"cpa_mentor\" class=\"wp-image-288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_mentor.jpg 800w, https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_mentor-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cpa_mentor-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you are studying on your\nown, and isolating yourself from the \u2018distractions\u2019 it might get lonely from\ntime to time, which is why I advise that you get yourself a hype team \u2013 a group\nof people who always hype you up and motivate you when you are down and falling\nbehind your deadlines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; However,\na hype team or a support team may not always be there for you because these\npeople have their own lives to live as well, and you may not feel asking so\nmuch of them. What you can do instead is get yourself a mentor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mentor is someone who has had the experience of appearing in CPA exam and has a related job or is someone who has been looking after aspirants that have been appearing for the CPA year after year under his mentorship, passing exams with flying colors through his help. While some people might confuse a mentor with a tutor, the latter is a person who is assigned the job of teaching students in class and there is no after class interaction between the student and teacher (unless there is something fishy going on). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>So what does a mentor really do? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A mentor bucks you up when you\nare low; he picks you up when you are down and helps you get back on your feet.\nYou pay him to be your companion throughout your journey of becoming a\ncertified public accountant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No\nhe is not a motivational speaker or a replacement for your ex \u2013 he is just\nthere to help you stay on the right track as you prepare. A mentor can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Help you set a timetable for your studying routine<\/li><li>Help you with sections of the exam<\/li><li>Help you decide how to divide your section exams upon testing windows<\/li><li>Help you stay calm and in charge of your emotions<\/li><li>Help you revise the course <\/li><li>Help you achieve what you have been wanting to achieve<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do you find yourself a mentor? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>All the places you shouldn\u2019t look\nfor mentor in:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Forums<\/li><li>Amongst your peers<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Forums are full of negative energy that you don\u2019t want to let in your aura. Peers are not always available, and most certainly won\u2019t always know everything about CPA exams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where you should look for mentors? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Seek out <strong>third party individuals<\/strong> who are ready to provide you assistance in return for the incentive you are paying them such as the ones available at <a href=\"https:\/\/eazyresearch.com\/\"><strong>EazyResearch<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;When looking for a mentor make sure that they\nhave a positive attitude \u2013 when you are supposed to spend time with people,\ntheir energies and attitudes rub on to you, if you select a mentor whose\noutlook towards life is negative there is a great chance he\u2019d give up on you\neasily, and you don\u2019t want that for sure. You want someone who would stick by\nyour side through thick and thin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other than\na positive attitude your mentor should push you beyond your limits, because if\nthere is a hurdle between you and success that is YOU. Unless your mentor goes\nhard on you there is a heightened possibility that you would lay back and relax\nand not challenge your potential! Find someone who would be as hard on you as\nyou would be on yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Last but not the least, your mentor should provide you with best study methods that suit your study personality. This is as important as getting a shoe that fits right. If your mentor cannot help you with studies there is no reason for having a mentor at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><strong>Remember!<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It took me five tries to finally pass my exam with a\nscore of 77. Five tries, five attempts to make it through the CPA exam. It was\nmy dream to become a CPA licensed accountant and no one was going to take that\naway from me until I tried and tried again. On the sixth try I passed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through persistence and sacrifice came this day when I\ncould finally say that yes I took the pain, yes I took the kick in the back,\nand yes, I did&nbsp; lie to my parents to save\nmyself the embarrassment for failing five times but in the end I came out\nvictorious \u2013 and that is all that matters.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you follow this regime, I can guarantee your success. Wishing you luck and the best of this world! May the odds forever be in your favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Author Bio:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joshua Bronx has MA Linguistics from College of\nLiberal Arts-University of Illinois. He is an expert in matters related to\neducation, and emerging new courses. 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