Another71 CPA Exam Podcast

"Life got in the way and now I am determined to acquire my CPA. 1. When does the new CPA Exam format come in? 2. What order would you recommend sitting the courses - is it FAR - AUD - REG - BEC? 3. Will there be any changes with the time and when you lose courses that you previously passed with the new CPA Exam format? Is it still within 18 months after the first pass?"

CPA Exam Podcast 108 covers FAR Lectures without Notes, Passing CPA Exam without Accounting Degree, Study AUD in Busy Season, Pass FAR after Scoring 32, What CPA Exam Section after BEC in 2023, Passing FAR after 54/54, and Restudying after 67 on AUD. Get more CPA Exam Study Tips

CPA Exam Podcast 107 covers FAR CPA Exam Frustrations, passing with Only NINJA CPA Review, getting College Credit for CPA Review Classes, Rewriting CPA Exam Notes, getting a 2024 CPA Exam Credit Extension, and using the Excel file in NINJA CPA Sparring classes. Includes: 1. Frustrated After Failing FAR 3 Times 2. Roger + NINJA Study Framework 3. Is NINJA CPA Review Enough to Pass? 4. How to take a CPA Review Course for College Credit 5. How to Rewrite Notes for the CPA Exam 6. 2024 CPA Exam Credit Extensions 7. How to use the NINJA CPA Sparring Excel File

"Life got in the way and now I am determined to acquire my CPA. 1. When does the new CPA Exam format come in? 2. What order would you recommend sitting the courses - is it FAR - AUD - REG - BEC? 3. Will there be any changes with the time and when you lose courses that you previously passed with the new CPA Exam format? Is it still within 18 months after the first pass?"

"I'd like to know if I can listen to the NINJA Audio while working without looking at the NINJA Book or the Notes."

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"I take BEC in three weeks and need help comprehending the application of the CPA Exam concepts. I recently took BEC and scored 62. I did well in the Economics portion but struggled with Internal Control, COSO principles, Financial management, and IT. Is there a way to better comprehend the material? I am going through the notes, and sometimes it makes sense, then sometimes, I have no idea what the question is asking. Currently, I have Roger CPA Review and Ninja. I did all of the modules for Roger CPA. I review my notes for each section, but I am just memorizing information, not comprehending it. I am getting started with NINJA, and I wish the notes and lectures fit better with the MCQs. Some MCQ topics aren't heavily covered in the lectures and are sometimes very lightly touched on in the notes."

"Where are previous NINJA CPA CRAM sessions that I can access? I am using Becker CPA Review + NINJA, and take Regulation in one week."

"I have been studying for a few weeks and struggling to figure out the best study method to pass the CPA Exam with NINJA Only. Should I read the NINJA book first, watching a NINJA Sparring session? Could you recommend a study plan for me so that I can take my FAR exam in 4 weeks?"

"I am looking for a CPA study plan where I can utilize Roger CPA Review and Ninja together. What is the best way to combine UWorld Roger CPA and Ninja? Some of the sections in Roger CPA Review don't line up with Ninja. I am reading the Ninja book first, then reading the Roger book and taking notes if things need to be clarified and better explained in either book. I am then reading the Ninja notes. The Ninja notes help me understand what I read from Ninja, but the sections are different in Roger. Is there a more efficient method that I should use with both CPA Review programs to maximize my study sessions?"

"I've passed Auditing and Regulation and take my FAR CPA Exam in two weeks, and I am still figuring out where to focus. I'm two weeks from my exam, and I've not made any monumental progress since my last sitting for FAR. The issue is my reg exam expires on the 12th. The current methodology is to rep out as many mcqs as possible in a 1-1:30 hr time frame and subsequently take 30 mins to review the questions I've missed. I have been reviewing sims on the weekends when I have more time."

"I am looking for the best way to use both Surgent CPA Review and Ninja to pass the AUD exam on short notice. I took the exam two weeks ago and failed with a 68. I had a Surgent CPA Review ReadyScore of 61. Surgent CPA recommends a Ready Score of 80 or higher. I am doing multiple choice questions, lectures, and audio lectures from Ninja CPA during work hours and currently working 50 hours per week in a CPA firm performing tax and accounting work during busy season. I have three children at home, so time can be challenging to come by. I am new to NINJA CPA, but I am enjoying the platform so far."

In this video, I quickly cover three things I like about the 2024 CPA Exam Blueprints.

Now that the first CPA score release of 2023 has come and gone, here are some (super-quick) Post-CPA Exam Score Release tips for those who passed their exams and, more importantly, those who came up short.

In Another71 Podcast 106, I cover the 2023 CPA Exam Score Release Dates, Roger CPA Review + NINJA study plans, How to Cram for FAR in 2 weeks, & More. Includes: 1. First CPA Exam Score Release of 2023 2. Roger + NINJA for FAR 3. Surgent + NINJA for AUD 4. When to use NINJA Cram 5. NINJA Only: Book vs. Sparring 6. How to Cram for FAR in 2 weeks 7. Roger + NINJA for BEC

"What do you do to stay motivated to pass the CPA Exam? I'm having a tough time with focus after leaving work especially during this holiday season."

"I used NINJA as a supplement with Becker CPA Review. I am currently studying FAR. I have a question related to how to retain so much data and information? I study one FAR CPA Exam module, but as I am on modules 4-5, I start to forget module 1. There is so much data. I am feeling scared about how it will be covered? I completed it two months back, but started studying again. Now I have an exam in January. Please help me with any study tips you have."

"Are the NINJA CPA Sims enough to get prepared for the CPA Exam task-based simulations?"

"I'm 41. Have 3 kids. I have been out of school for 8 years+. Planning on taking FAR in March. How long does it take the brain to get into study mode and start studying for the CPA Exam?"

"Howdy, Jeff. I see many people failing CPA Exam auditing, including myself, even as I score mid to high 80s on CPA practice tests. What would you estimate is the main tripping point for us? Many thanks for all you do."

"What's the difference between NINJA CPA & Superfast CPA Review?"

How to Stop Second-Guessing Yourself on Practice CPA Exam Questions "Alright, Jeff, how do I keep myself from second-guessing every MCQ answer? This is my second go-around (my first try was seven years ago before life got in the way)…. and I had this issue then too. Whenever I do an MCQ, I find the answer and second guess myself on practice CPA Exam questions, and 75% of the time, I was initially correct. I tell myself not to second guess, but I still do. Any tips??? Please?"

How to Start Preparing for CPA Exam after Taking a Break? "I had to take a break from my CPA Exam studies to homeschool the kids while we were all in quarantine (Thankfully, there were only minor symptoms, and everyone recovered). Now comes the familiar feeling of guilt from stopping and dread/regret of starting back up again. Any tips on recovery and how to start preparing for the cpa exam and getting back on track?"

How to Restudy After Failing FAR (64)? "Hello, I recently failed FAR with a 64 and am trying to pick myself back up after this. I just purchased your materials and would like to know where to begin. Which aspects of NINJA CPA Review would be the most helpful for me? I need help understanding how to proceed after failing FAR. I'm using Becker CPA Review + NINJA & I need help understanding how to proceed after failing FAR."

Should You Complete NINJA Notes before jumping to NINJA MCQ? "Do I have to complete reading the NINJA Notes before jumping into the MCQs?"

"NINJA CPA Review was the Reason I Started Passing the CPA Exams" "I couldn't find another place to thank you for creating this website. NINJA CPA review was the reason I started passing the CPA exams in the first place. I can now finally say I am done with all four sections. You have created an amazing site of study materials, and your dedication to your students is amazing. Thank you for creating NINJA. This was truly a wonderful community to be a part of! On days I felt the lowest after failing, I could turn to the forums and groups for encouragement and advice. All the material is incredible and truly helped me through this journey. So thank you, Jeff!!"

Does NINJA MCQ have Mini Mock CPA Exams? Debasis writes in: “Does NINJA MCQ have mini mock CPA Exams? Instead of a 4-hour test, I can have 1.5 to 2 hours in a mini mock CPA Exam window.”

Are NINJA MCQ harder than AICPA CPA Exam questions? Nate writes in: “This is my second time taking auditing, so I have already gone through my Becker CPA Review material. I have read the notes for NINJA a few times but have not been improving in my MCQ performance (around 70% every session). I have read that the questions are harder than AICPA questions and that I may be struggling because I needed to study all the material from NINJA, which the questions are based on. Is this normal, or should I be worried I am not improving?”

This CPA Exam podcast covers: 1. Is NINJA MCQ harder than AICPA CPA Exam questions? 2. Does NINJA MCQ have Mini Mock CPA Exams? 3. "NINJA CPA Review was the Reason I Started Passing the CPA Exams..." 4. Should You Complete NINJA Notes before Jumping to NINJA MCQ? 5. How to Restudy After Failing FAR (64)? 6. Start Studying after taking a Break from CPA Exam? 7. Stop Second-Guessing Yourself on CPA Exam Questions? 8. Superfast CPA vs NINJA CPA | What's the Difference? 9. Stop Forgetting What You've Studied on the FAR CPA Exam? 10. Getting Back into CPA Exam Study Mode? 11. Staying Motivated for CPA Exam During Holidays? 12. Why Do People Fail CPA Exam Auditing? 13. Should I Reschedule My REG CPA Exam? 14. Are NINJA CPA Review Simulations Enough to Pass?

This CPA Exam podcast covers: I Failed FAR CPA with a 42 - Retake or Move to REG?How to Study for CPA FAR Exam & Retain Material?Take FAR CPA Exam Knowing I'll Fail? Cram After Falling Behind on Becker CPA Study Plan?Best 7-Week Full-Time CPA Study Plan?How to Gain 19 Points on FAR CPA Exam?Best Order to Take CPA Exam in 2023?

This CPA Exam podcast covers: Should You Re-Write the NINJA CPA Review Course Notes?How to Start Studying for the CPA Exam after 10 Months?Should You Quit the CPA Exam? Is CPA a Good Career after Failing FAR with 39?How Long to Retake CPA Exam Section After Failing?Retake FAR CPA Exam or Move to AUD?I Failed FAR CPA Exam - How to Retake It?

This CPA Exam podcast covers: July 2022 CPA Exam changesErin (DOJO) Currently I am hammering out MCQs. I did poorly on the SIMS but did not feel like any of the practice SIMS I did with (CPA Review course) set me up to succeed. Gary (DOJO) I took auditing 5 times 68,70,71,74,71. I am losing my mind. I do not know what I am doing wrong. I think the simulations are the issue and tricky mcq. Of the four sections in the audit exam, I tend to do better on parts 1 and 4. Part 2 and 3 I will try to buckle down some more. It is a hit or miss for me. (NINJA Only, Becker + NINJA, Gleim + NINJA) Thuy (DOJO) I would like to know if I can listen to the Ninja audio while working, without having reading the book or the notes. For the intense note-taking while reading the book or listening to the audio, instead of taking my own notes, can I just rewrite the Ninja notes? (Becker + NINJA) Francis (DOJO) Are there SIMS/TBS for the AUD section? (Becker + NINJA) Matthew (DOJO) I just got my score report and got a 74 and I need to pass audit soon was wondering if you could help me. (Surgent + NINJA) Lee Anne (DOJO) I have taken the BEC about 7 times and cannot pass the exam. I feel good about the exam but clearly not doing well. I have been studying for the exam for about 2 years. I am currently now just focusing on MCQs and the ninja cram sessions. Would love feedback on what I can do to pass! In the last test I took I received was a 70 which is 2 points up from the last exams. (Becker + NINJA) Kristin (DOJO) I have ADHD and I have been struggling with the lack of structure/routine for what I need to be doing each day to study with the Becker software. I have pushed my exam back multiple times already and all my friends taking the exam have already moved past me- any daily tasks/ study routine recommendations to prepare for FAR would be immensely helpful as I just feel so overwhelmed I don't know where to start. (Becker + NINJA)

This CPA Exam Study Tips video covers How to recover from a 30 on the CPA ExamHow to study with Becker CPA Review and NINJAWhy re-studying in 4 weeks is a bad idea

Starting things off with Krishma. Jeff, I'm studying for my third FAR attempt. My previous scores were 70 and 68. I'm planning to take my exam three weeks from now. Please tell me how I should start and what I should focus on. If your exam is three weeks from now and you're just starting and you're just starting FAR, unless you are studying full time, then you really need to probably push it back. But let's assume that you had a full. Plan. So with the 70 and 68, you're getting there, but there's a significant hole in your steady game. And so essentially you need to follow the NINJA study framework. Just forget this avenue, forget this 68, just mentally start over and just go through the FAR material. Nailed the FAR concepts and take notes while you're doing it. So it doesn't say what course you're using. Presumably NINJA. But the concepts either with your NINJA book or NINJA sparring and lectures start expiring lectures or the lectures for whatever CPA Review course you're using. If you prefer that, then switch over to NINJA and take notes the entire time that switch over to NINJA MCQ and spend about two weeks on that. So you spend about two weeks on the concepts about two weeks, and then MCQ. Take notes over at all. Then you spend about a week writing your notes and then a week doing your final review. Part of that should be the NINJA FAR cram. And but with three weeks out and you're just starting, I think you need to push your exam.

In this CPA Exam podcast, we cover what do to if you score super-low on the CPA Exam (like a 30) and how to turn things around quickly & much more including live CPA study questions. Have a question for the podcast? Ask Jeff. 1. Krishma - I am studying for my FAR third attempt. My previous scores were 70 & 68. I am planning to take my exam three weeks from now. Please tell me how should I start and what should I focus on? 2. What is the best way to pass FAR in the next couple of weeks? My test is coming up and I am absolutely struggling even when following the 4-week accelerated plan. I failed my first exam with a 30 and it dropped by confidence like a rock. - Brian (Becker + NINJA) 3. Hello, I recently failed FAR with a 64 and am trying to pick myself back up after this. I just purchased your materials and am just wondering where to even begin? Which aspects of NINJA would you believe would be the most helpful for me? I do not understand how to proceed after failing FAR. - Sarah (Becker + NINJA) 4. Jeff, what's the best advice/top 3 things to know for the FAR exam? My MC is trending up but sadly still below 50 percent. I feel like I know it better than that. Think I just blew it in the evaluation phase. - Dylan (NINJA Only) 5. Eric (DOJO) Hi All, I scheduled Audit exam in 22 days. I Passed FAR and REG already, but I pretty much know nothing about AUD. Need advice on how to prepare it in like 3 weeks, thanks! 6. Justin (DOJO) Does anyone know if CPA Exam Continuous testing is staying for 2022? From my understanding, it was only a policy in place because of covid but I haven't seen/heard anything that it's going away. If anyone has any info on this that'd be great! Thanks! 7. Katheryn (DOJO) Hi Jeff, can you recommend a timeline for getting FAR passed in approx. five weeks (rather than the seven or eight that you suggest)? (NINJA Only) (and many more live CPA Exam study questions)

In this CPA podcast, we cover how to survive the misery of losing credits for two CPA Exam sections, studying for two CPA Exam sections at once & more. Have a question for the podcast? Ask Jeff. 1. Hey Jeff - I'm an international CPA student from Hong Kong. I'm just getting started with the CPA Exam process. Do I have to travel to the US to take my exams? If so - any recommendation on a state or city? 2. Erika - Is it possible to study for FAR in less than a month and pass, and if so - how much time is needed, and what is the study method? (also while working FT). (NINJA Only) 3. I received a failing score of 70 for BEC. This is my 3rd time taking it (previous scores are 54 & 61). I'm a new NINJA CPA subscriber. I was wondering if you had any advice on the next steps for my BEC retake. I saw on your website that there is a 4-week plan and a 7-week plan. Which do you recommend for this situation? Any advice and tips would be very appreciated!! - Emily 4. I started the becker CPA review last June and have put off taking far 3 times. When I tried doing everything becker said, it took me a month to get through 1 or 2 modules (yes, that's modules, not chapters). They said to write down every question I got wrong. That took forever. I also had sleep problems during the first 6 months of studying which really messed up my ability to study. I am so stressed out and confused as to how to digest the vast amount of information and retain it. I have a new job that starts soon and I really want to have at least one CPA exam under my belt so I can start my new job with confidence. 5. I am really struggling with passing the CPA exams and I am not sure what I should do to pass these exams. I started the exam process in November 2020 and have taken AUD, REG, and BEC thus far. I have failed AUD, REG, and BEC with scores of 43, 64, and 71, respectively. I do not know what to do anymore. I hammer MCQs and listen to your audio notes five times. For BEC, I read the entire book. I also started to do that with FAR, but I felt that I was not absorbing the information as well as I do with listening to your notes. Am I doing something wrong? Do you have any suggestions? I feel that I will not ever get through these exams, but I know I can because other people have done it. - Laura 6. Hello, Jeff. I'm preparing to study for my 3rd attempt at AUD. How often would you recommend doing the SIMS vs. MCQs? What sections of the MCQs are related to which AUD review chapters? - Paul (NINJA Only) 7. Hi Jeff, I did not pass FAR with a 74. I used the NINJA framework to the T, in my mind. But I have some holes evidently. Just trying to find out how to fix my mistake this time around. - Wil (Roger + NINJA) (and many more live CPA Exam study questions)

In this CPA podcast, we cover how to get accounting experience for your CPA license (does it mean leaving your current job?), Mock CPA Exams being a waste of time, MCQ vs SIM Study (50/50?), and much more. Have a question for the podcast? Ask Jeff. 1. I have taken BEC 4 times….. 68, 70, 71, 73. I am starting to get a bit stressed about it. I never did this poorly in college. I think I need to focus more and maybe just start the study process over for this exam. I do not want to have to retake AUD. That exam expires on 6/30/2022. I still have BEC, FAR, REG to complete. I am now going to commit more time to this as it is a priority for me. But I am considering switching to FAR, putting in the work, and taking it next. Then moving on to REG, then restudying for BEC and completing it. Do you think this makes sense? If not, could you give me your insight on a course of action? I appreciate your time and help. - Micah 2. Hi Jeff, I scored a 74 on the first FAR exam. I don't think my concepts are weak (except Governmental accounting, leases, and pensions) How should I solve MCQs on NINJA now, and how many? 3. Do I need to keep studying the books I got from Roger CPA or do I use NINJA CPA? I want to make sure I do not have to do both materials at the same time. 4. Combo: Do you have mini mocks instead of 4 long hours test if I can have 1.5 to 2 hours mini mock window? Is the NINJA practice exam a good gauge to see if you will pass the actual exam? If not, what is a good gauge on NINJA to see if you will pass the actual exam (trending score, overall percentage, etc.)? Nicole (Roger + NINJA) 5. Deborah (Another71 Forum) What is your advice on how to acquire two years of accounting experience for your CPA license if you are in a different line of work? 6. Just curious how you would recommend preparing for the simulation portion of the exam - Michael (NINJA Only) 7. I emailed you a few days ago before buying NINJA. I failed AUD 3 times now (60, 63, 67) and don't know what to do. I've done so many random sets of MCQ and sims in Becker, read the book, and did the MCQ and sims for each module. I don't know where I am going wrong. I am retaking it for the 4th time. So, I have 10 days with NINJA before I take it. What do you recommend doing? - Mansi (Becker + NINJA) (and many more live CPA Exam study questions)

In this CPA podcast, we cover some CPA Exam news (Mask policy/ID change), as well as your CPA study questions. Recorded August 2021 (I forgot to upload) :D Have a question for the podcast? Ask Jeff. Grant (NINJA Only) - I am a month out from Studying. I am averaging around a 67 on the 30 question multiple quiz exams. I am trying to come up with a planned strategy for the next month. 2. Shrav (Wiley + NINJA)- I have 4 weeks to study for REG, currently averaging 60% in the MCQs and just getting started working on the SIMS. Any tips to pass would be helpful! 3. Justin (NINJA Only) - Hey Jeff, after failing audit 3 times(70,71,72).  I stepped away and focused on BEC. I passed BEC earlier this month and am now re-visiting Audit. I'm only through about 250 MCQs but I've been successfully getting 70% or higher right on each group of 30. I have REG expiring in March 2022 with FAR still yet to take. My initial plan was to give myself 5-6 weeks to study and take Audit at the end of September. However, with the immediate success I've been having with Audit, I'm considering pushing it up to mid-September. Would that be smart or should I stick with my current plan and aim for the end of Sept exam? Not sure if I'm getting lucky or if I actually retained this much Audit material from prior. 4. Amanda (NINJA Only) - Is it okay to just use the sparring lectures and not read the book? I have trouble staying focused while reading the book and often end up taking too many notes. Advice? Bhupesh (Becker + NINJA) - Thank you for all your support. Can you please suggest if I do all the sparring replays in the beginning do I still need to read the book? Means do sparring covers all the topics/ exceptions or only important/main topics. 5. Georgelina (Gleim + NINJA) - I couldn't figure out if the questions and book have been updated with the most recent CPA exam changes, Gleim updates each quarter.  I just wasn't sure if Ninja did too. 6. Tannisha (Surgent + NINJA) - I have 7 days left until my exam. So far my ready score on Surgent is 60. How do I narrow my focus to make sure I ace MCQ and Sims? Also, how can I use ninja notes for the next 7 days? 7. Markos (Surgent + NINJA) - Is it possible to get a passing score in two weeks of study time? My exam is in early September. I'm willing and dedicating more than 8 hours a day.

DRaz failed the AUD CPA Exam and wants to know if he should retake AUD now, or skip it and come back later after passing another CPA Exam section? Have a question for the podcast? Ask Jeff.

Jessica (Roger CPA Review + NINJA) is one week out from her REG CPA Exam and scored a 77% on her Mock CPA Exam. What should her plan of attack be for her final week of REG Prep? Have a question for the podcast? Ask Jeff.

Roma has failed BEC with a 50 & 61. Should she work BEC CPA Exam questions by topic or do random MCQ sets? Have a question for the podcast? Ask Jeff.

Lee lost his AUD CPA Exam credit. Should he start completely over or is it ok to "cram" since he's passed it already? Have a question for the podcast? Ask Jeff.

What is the recommended order of NINJA Materials (NINJA Book vs Sparring vs MCQ) when studying with only NINJA CPA Review? Have a question for the podcast? Ask Jeff.

Caroline: "I failed FAR numerous times (74, 71, 73). I'm a mom of 2 working full time at a Big 4 firm and I don't know if I should start over or what path to take. I'm using Becker CPA Review and NINJA." Have a question for the podcast? Ask Jeff.

Brent writes in: "I'm a month out from my CPA Exam. I'm averaging 67 on my 30 question, multiple-choice quiz exams. I'm trying to come up with a CPA study plan." Have a question for the podcast? Ask Jeff.

Justin has failed the AUD CPA Exam 3x but is scoring well on his AUD MCQ sessions. Should he move his exam up and take it sooner?

What is the difference between the NINJA MCQ Trending Score and RECON phase? What to do if you're forgetting what you've already studied on FAR?

Are CPA Test Bank assessment questions worth it? Does order matter when entering journal entries for a CPA Exam simulation?

I interview Claire, who passed the CPA Exam with NINJA Only, and hear her story about how she studied, the significant obstacles she faced on her CPA journey, and what's next after passing.

How many weeks should you spend reading the NINJA CPA Review Book? What to do if you're doing well on your CPA Exam questions, but struggling with the simulations.

How to overcome CPA Exam testing anxiety when your NINJA CPA Trending Score is south of a 75.