SuperfastCPA Reviews: How Cody is Passing His CPA Exams

Link to free study training: https://www.superfastcpa.com/study-secrets/ In this SuperfastCPA Reviews episode, you’ll hear Cody’s story about having several exams lapse, taking a few years off, and what he’s changed now that he’s passing his CPA exams using a much more manageable study process. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:43 - Where Cody is at with his exams 04:18 - Where Cody's CPA story began 04:43 - Passed 3 right away, and then... 05:16 - Starting again after 3 lapsed sections 05:44 - Cody's big turning point 06:31 - "What brought you back to finishing your CPA?" 08:30 - Passed 3 the "normal way", but what wasn't working? 08:41 - One sentence summary of the "key" to passing FAR 09:14 - Why you shouldn't solely rely on "checking the boxes" in your review course 09:52 - Even going through the "right" motions isn't enough if you're missing the strategic aspect 10:35 - How three 74's on FAR feels 12:43 - Passing FAR the first time with his new study process 13:36 - Finding SuperfastCPA through this podcast 14:20 - Cody's biggest "aha moments" in turning around his study process 18:25 - How Cody uses Excel instead of flashcards 19:20 - How Cody uses "mini sessions" for added progress, motivation, & momentum 21:21 - Don't underestimate the effectiveness of studying from your phone in small chunks 22:02 - "mini sessions" AKA "retrieval practice" 22:33 - The obvious problem with the "normal way" of CPA study 24:28 - Things Cody would rather be doing than studying 24:46 - How Cody still fits in his hobbies 26:04 - Rundown of Cody's daily process 29:41 - "The CPA exams can put you in a dark place..." 30:30 - The difference between the study process feeling "simple" or being a massive burden 31:06 - "You HAVE TO figure out your study process..." 31:35 - Know when to take a break 33:30 - Quick golf discussion tangent 34:55 - Cody's final review process 35:57 - Cody's lucky sweatshirt and other pre-exam rituals 38:21 - How Cody studies on the weekends 39:16 - Cody's final top tips to current CPA candidates 45:18 - The most "interesting" CPA section?