[Anonymous]

I found a very helpful book at my library yesterday –

“You Can Pass the CPA Exam” by Debra R. Hopkins, CPA, CIA

The book was published by Wiley in 2009, and some of the info on the format of the exam is outdated (changed in 2011). But, it has some Great advice on how to motivate yourself, prepare a study plan, how to manage your time, and many other topics. I’m actually going to use the advice in here and re-doing my study plan. I really like the way it is laid out in the book. I really recommend it, especially to those at the beginning or struggling with re-takes.

Here’s an example of the chapters in the book.

A Time and Place for Everything

Assessing your strengths and weaknesses

The multiple-choice component

The simulation component -No fear

Developing your Personal study plan

Study strategies to improve your memory

Coping with family, friends and coworkers

Revising your personal study plan

FAR: Tough it out

Nerves of Steel

Time management and Other mistakes to avoid

Congratulations — You Are a CPA!

[matts1968]

I read this book over and over through the two years it took me to pass the CPA exam and listened to the CPA over and over.. parts of the book and CD at least. It kept me motivated even when I failed FAR twice after a massive massive 3 month effort each time. It kept me from giving up. And I just sent in my application to the Indiana Board of Accountancy today for my license and believe me, it was totally worth it. I passed on You Can Pass the CPA Exam to a colleague who is just starting. Listen to the CD every once in a while, it will keep you going!!!

[matts1968]

I read this book over and over through the two years it took me to pass the CPA exam and listened to the CPA over and over.. parts of the book and CD at least. It kept me motivated even when I failed FAR twice after a massive massive 3 month effort each time. It kept me from giving up. And I just sent in my application to the Indiana Board of Accountancy today for my license and believe me, it was totally worth it. I passed on You Can Pass the CPA Exam to a colleague who is just starting. Listen to the CD every once in a while, it will keep you going!!!

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