Studying during Big 4 Training

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    Has anyone studied for the CPA exam during full-time training?

    My AUD exam is coming up on August 23rd, and I just learned that my firm is sending me to out-of-town training for 2 weeks, ending the night before my exam. My NTS is expiring, so I don’t have the option to reschedule. Has anyone done this? Any recommendations on how to study successfully? I didn’t do an internship, so I have no idea what training is like.

    FAR - 99 (5/14)
    AUD - 89 (8/14)
    REG - 93 (4/15)
    BEC - 5/18/15

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    QuesoDip
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    Study in your hotel room after training is over each day. What city are you going to?

    REG - 88 - 8 Weeks (Becker, Ninja Audio/Flashcards, Wiley TB)
    FAR - 87 - 10 Weeks (Becker, Ninja Audio)
    AUD - 98 - 6 Weeks (Becker, Ninja Audio, Ninja MCQ)
    BEC - 87 - 2 Weeks (Becker & Ninja Audio)

    #582282
    impska
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    It can be hard to do if you're with group that is very social. Especially if that social group is from your own workplace. Then you're faced with the choice to isolate yourself and study vs bond with the group that you will be working with directly.

    It can definitely be done, but it will involve skipping optional evening social events.

    REG - 94
    BEC - 92
    FAR - 92
    AUD - 99

    #582283
    Anonymous
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    I did it. It sucked to have to go back to my room to study while everyone else was going out to have fun, but it was very possible to get a few hours in each night.

    I did give myself one night off to have fun so I didn't feel like I completely missed out. We were in Orlando so I went to Universal Studios for the night. But every other night I ordered room service and got 3-4 hours of studying in.

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    My training is in Los Angeles.

    I had a feeling there would be optional social events… I hope that everyone will at least understand why I will be closing up in the hotel!

    FAR - 99 (5/14)
    AUD - 89 (8/14)
    REG - 93 (4/15)
    BEC - 5/18/15

    NINJA Framework: Ninja Notes & Becker

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    Anonymous
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    99 on FAR? I'm sure you can afford a few nights out with the staff class.

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