[Oimie]

Hi guys! New to this forum! A little about me or you can skip straight to the question below! Last year I started studying early for the CPA exam but stopped because of classes and various distractions. But a few days ago I started studying again and this time I am going for it! Just waiting for my transcript to be sent and audited, and authorized before I start ordering extra review materials. I am currently using a 2013 Wiley FAR review book which I bought last year.

Anyways, as I am studying for the exam, I noticed that there are A LOT of materials I was not taught in class. The problem with this is, every little new topic/subtopic I come across, I have to spend time looking it up on the internet or read the explanations in the review book till I fully understand it.

When I got started on the inventory chapter, I thought to myself, “Whew this part is going to be a breeze. I’m just going to refresh my memory and probably pick up a few small things along the way and I’ll move on to the next chapter.” Boy was I wrong. It started throwing new topics and new sub topics and new sub topics within those new subtopics at me that I had research and teach myself. I started discovering a whole bunch of small facts here and there as I went over my incorrect answers. Even discovered new additional details to topics I’ve learned in class before. I had to spend time on every little new thing. Next thing I know, 4 days has passed and I still haven’t fully grasp on to some of the topics yet.

Did you guys experience the same problem I did or am I just really behind? I just graduated with a bachelors degree in accounting with no related work experience. Is what I’m doing normal or do you guys have any tips? I am really motivated and determined but this pace is killing me.

FAR 85 June 2015
AUD 80 Nov 2015
REG 83 Nov 2015
BEC 79 Feb 2016

[Mjganier]

Yes, this is normal. The thing about this exam is that its a marathon not a sprint. Some things you'll pick up quickly and others will take you a while longer. The key is to figure out how you study best, make a study plan, and then stick to it everyday leading up to the exam. Also, there is so much information that its extremely hard to know it all. Go through all the info at least once, figure out your strengths and weaknesses, and then work to try and turn your weaknesses into strength. Nothing will help you learn better than doing tons of MCQ. Lastly, you will never feel fully prepared for an exam. Once you set that test date, stick to your study plan, and knock it out. Try not to push it back unless something major happens thay keeps you from studying. Good luck And you can do this!

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[Oimie]

Thanks Mjganier!

FAR 85 June 2015
AUD 80 Nov 2015
REG 83 Nov 2015
BEC 79 Feb 2016

[tomq04]

2 points,

1.Work experience helps a lot of with some of this.

2. You're going to kill this exam the way you are studying for it.

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[Anonymous]

And welcome to the CPA exam.

Agree with @tomq04. You're doing awesome so far!

[Oimie]

Haha for real? I thought I was moving way too slow and was getting worried. Thanks guys xD

FAR 85 June 2015
AUD 80 Nov 2015
REG 83 Nov 2015
BEC 79 Feb 2016

[Skynet]

You're not alone. Being out of school and not much experience, I basically have to learn everything over again. And with things changing each year, you have to learn the new stuff yourself. sometimes you can pick it up quick and sometimes you just have to put a little bit more time to it.

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