Dear NINJAs, I am stuck. I started my CPA Exam journey several (more than two) years ago. I started with (expensive course). I do not like their product. I like the study schedule that’s created, but the program has since changed and I am having a hard time using their study schedule. Consequently, I have
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Ask the NINJAs: How Long to Study for FAR
Dear NINJAs, Short and Sweet: How long should I study for FAR? -Kay Dear Kay, Short and Sweet back at ya: “Traditional” Course Study Method: FAR = 7-8 Weeks @ 20 hours a week. NINJA Study Framework: FAR = 6-7 Weeks @ 20 hours a week. (If you’re not studying 20 hours a week …
Read MoreAsk the NINJAs: When to Start Studying CPA Exam MCQ
Dear NINJAs, Hope this email finds you well! My name is Karina. It’s nice to “meet” you. I work full time at an audit firm. Studying for AUD which I’m sitting for early December. I purchased Wiley as my main course and started studying in September but lost motivation due to needing to find the
Read MoreAsk the NINJAs: 2017 CPA Review Materials on 2018 CPA Exam
Dear NINJAs, I am looking to start studying for the BEC or AUD after tax season 2018. A co worker gave me her CPA Review materials she purchased during 2017 (books/flashcards). Would these still be a good thing to use to study for the CPA Exam in 2018 along with NINJA Study Materials also? Thanks
Read MoreAsk the NINJAs: REG Material isn’t Sticking; 25% Average Score
Dear NINJAs, I have about 2 weeks until my REG exam. I’ve skimmed the book and listen to the NINJA Audio during my commute. I’ve written the notes once and I’m currently taking notes while doing the MCQ’s however my average score is about 25% – I’m struggling! I know REG isn’t in my wheelhouse,
Read MoreAsk the NINJAs: FAR CPA Exam Review Taking Too Long
Dear NINJAs, I am currently studying Far using Wiley CPA and Ninja Book, Notes and MCQs. But the material is overwhelming in Wiley. I study 8 hours a day it’s taking me a long time to get through the lessons … It took me 3 weeks to get through 50 lessons in Wiley … Is
Read MoreAsk the NINJAs: How to Recover from a 36 on the CPA Exam
Dear NINJAs, I am really lost here, I hope you have some advice to guide me at least in some sort of direction. I am studying to RETAKE FAR – I got a 36 the first time around and I had studied for 3 months. I am now a month and a half in of
Read MoreAsk the NINJAs: CPA Review Videos vs Book
Dear NINJAs, I took FAR yesterday and it was a battle. Since it has been over 18 months since I passed Audit, I lost my passing score of 80. Yeah, I’m not bitter or anything. I passed using (Crazy-Expensive Course), but am now exclusively using NINJA products. For FAR, I read the Ninja Book cover
Read MoreAsk the NINJAs: How to Re-Write Your CPA Exam Notes
Dear NINJAs, I am studying for my 5th attempt at Auditing. I received 71 my last go round. I am going to try the note re-writing concept you advocate. Do I re-write all 92 pages of the NINJA Notes at once and then again 4 more times or do I write one section 5 times
Read MoreAsk the NINJAs: Recommended CPA Exam Section Study Time
Dear NINJAs, 1) In your opinion, if using NINJA CPA Review, what is the recommended CPA Exam study time? 2) In the How to Study for the CPA Exam video you mentioned taking notes while reading the book. If I am constantly listening to the audio do I still need to take the notes? Thanks
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