How to Pass the CPA Exam

For a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, preparing to pass the CPA exam is for most a challenging experience. Proper planning and preparation is required in order to effectively pass the exam. This article will provide necessary items to consider before even scheduling the exam, in order to ensure your success.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Determine your best learning style. We all have different ways that we study and learn best. Whether it is in a classroom setting, self-study, small group study or online. Care should be given to whether visual study aids, or auditory supplementary tools, such as CDs further enhance our learning.
2. Establish a budget, both time and money. For many, selecting a CPA Review course is the most effective and the most costly. Also, the scheduling has to fit in with your secular and personal obligations. For others the home study course is the most economical and flexible, but also requires the most disciplines.
3. After examing Steps 1 and 2, select your study method. Will you use a structured classroom setting or a flexible online program?
4. Write out your timeline. When will you take each of the four parts of the exam? Work backwords and plan out how much time for each part you will allot for preparation.
5. Write out a weekly study schedule and have dedicated place for studying.

Tips & Warnings

• Post your plan in a place where you can see it daily.
• Share your goals with others to get their support.
• Remember to take time for yourself and get rest.