Obviously CPA exam has been a pain in my butt that won't bother me any longer I have gotten my license already thanks to you Mr Dylan God bless you more cuz you made it possible for me
Passed all 4 in 6 months. My big take away was that getting that mental endurance and discipline was crucial. Gaming is one of my hobbies and I was studying off of my gaming pc and it was so tempting to start gaming with the boys but you gotta remember you are dropping 4 figures to take these exams
Congratulations! How did you schedule time to play video games? Did you tell your self, “once I study for 4 hours straight and no distractions, I will play for 1 hour today?” That’s something I’m doing right now as a way to reward myself
I am considering studying for the CPA Exam AGAIN, and this video really helped me. Then, I read the verse and it sent me over the top. Thank you for the encouragement. I needed this.
Fantastic practical study tips in here. One thing that really helped me was setting practical test dates for my availability and using the Becker study plan to break down the CPA tests down by individual module. My biggest problem before was being completely overwhelmed by the amount of material. Visualizing how I was going to tackle the exam helped me calm down and realize it was totally doable.
So glad I found this when I did! I've been studying for BEC for about a month now and I have been struggling to find a studying method/process that works for me. I love the way that you have everything set up and can't wait to get started studying.
@Elvis Anderson So sorry about that am still looking forward too take my CPA exam on September just studying hard and praying to God I know I can make it.
@Jefferson After 3-4 years of studying we are being challenged by the ultimate exam “CPA” many CPA students face difficulties in acquiring their certificates
@@RichardLgth I failed my CPA exam to times first was 2012 second was 2018 and I lost money on review questions and also wasted a lot of time studying which never helped me .
i know of a woman who can help you out her name is Mrs Tina my cousin sister told me of her and how she helped her make her license if you need her you can talk to me here is my email
I hope it works for you. I’m starting far today June 12, 2020. I work in the industry and now it’s time to restart my CPA journey. The kids are going to college and I’m an empty Nester, so now it’s time to study for this test. Wish me good luck🍀
I think most methods in youtube are made for students who r doing nothin the whole day other thn studyin. I hv CPA exam late april n am working, hvin little time to study n sitting for 6papers is challenging but i believe i will make it.
Thanks for the help bro. Just passed FAR on my 1st attempt with a 79 today! 1 exam done, 3 more to go but hopefully all downhill from here. This video helped me alot, more than anything else on youtube. I stuck to what you said as far as not trying to get a perfect score, get to passing then give the test and it really worked out for me! 6 weeks just like you! Thank you. I'll use this technique for the other exams as well.
Hey Michael. I like your method. The constant review and keeping things fresh in your mind is such a good idea. How can I adjust it to study while working?
Unrealistic timeline for those who work full-time. Congrats on your high scores! I try to take notes but end up finding they slow me down overall. Now I just have been answering MCQ's and searching the text for wrong answers to learn why I got it wrong.
hi, not sure if you’ll even see this! but I’m in the same boat and was wondering if by doing the MCQs and taking notes on that were u able to pass it FAR on your first try?
lol it took me 19 months, so props to anyone who did it much faster. Here's what worked for me: Audio lectures - listen to them constantly Take your study books with you everywhere. Gotta wait for an eye exam or oil change? Guess what you're doing. First two weeks - All video lectures, then: Monday thru Friday- 20 MCQs before work (done by 6 AM) 20 MCQs after work (try to be done before 11 PM) Take notes on any you get wrong. It's not much but you don't have any time to do more. Saturday/Sunday 100 MCQs or swap 20 MCQs for a Sim No less than 5.5 hours Do this for as long as it takes to exhaust your test bank/sims, if you get to the point you just have the answers memorized you went too far. MCQs - do every one in your test bank, then re-do all the ones you get wrong, then re-do all the ones you get wrong twice and go back and study those topics. Make notes on things you keep getting wrong, keep them concise as possible. Then do practice exams for 2 weeks. The last week is all reviewing notes, lectures, reading and videos on sections where you know you're not as good. Any old time - copy the book, at least important sections. There's a lot of stuff you just have to memorize and writing it on paper with a pen is the best way. Extremely tedious but very effective. Strongly agree you have to review what you've already done, you need to track how you perform on different topics (the software can help with this) and drill yourself where you're not doing well. Also, Becker was too damn overwhelming. I switched to Yaegar and supplemented it with Ninja, Farhat lectures and sometimes a Gleim book. Mostly, don't do it after you have been out of school for 11 years like I did lol... would have been much better if I were a recent grad.
.Obviously CPA exam has been a pain in my ass, but that won't bother me any longer I have gotten my license already thanks to you Mr Marcus God bless you more cuz you made it possible for me
You will pass everyone has their own season, just keep going pray and believe you will receive yours Mr Marcus like everyone has been saying he can be off help
I'm really sorry about that but I got used to it until I succeeded, I failed 5 times before I finally passed, It would have been 6 but Marcus saved me from failing again
Thank you for sharing. Your help is much appreciated. Your intention was to share the way to study and the strategy to go about to pass the CPA exam, you didn’t sell us anything. You are a generous person. Thanks again.
"It's just another practice test...it's a walk in the park" ~ Like your style! I may begin my whole endeavor pretty soon myself! I'll keep you posted! Thanks for sharing study advice, sir!
Congratulations!!! Planning to buy Becker next month, I start my exams early 2020. Writing FAR first then BEC, AUD, REG, that make so much sense...Gal 6:9 is such an encouragement, it made my day! Thanks again!
Thank you so much for sharing your precious plan and candid opinion. Now i've got clearly what i have to do. I will be back here after passing all 4 chapters :)
I'm so relieved you only used Becker because I was getting so confused with all the other supplemental programs out there. I loved the bible verse too :)
I'm studying full time and managed to fail BEC and REG, so clearly what I'm doing isn't working. Thank you so much for making this I was immensely frustrated. I'm actually reading thru Galatians right now and seeing your quote at the end was a total God thing!! Shooting to take Audit December 10th!
I’m so sorry to hear about bec and reg. They’re hard tests so don’t get too down! Hopefully these tips can help! And that’s awesome, I don’t think just a coincidence. Do not grow weary! Good luck!
Hello Michael, I am currently starting my CPA Journey with FAR as well. However I was wondering if you could show or explain what you decided what was important information and super important information. I tend to write down more than what is needed so an example of how you set up your notebook would be very helpful.
I actually end up making more notes considering everything is important. So I stopped taking notes. I started with FAR from becker material. This video is really helpful for taking my exam. As I am planning to give my exam in March End.
Thank you for Your advises Mike. I think all information I need is here. I am about to start CPA exam preparation. Hope back to this comment for good news later.
Thank you for this. This was the best review method I’ve seen so far….and I’ve been researching this for months. Thanks for taking the time to do this. I truly appreciate it. ❤️
Hi Daniel, I am confused about this method and was curious to see if I can ask you for help. I have been trying to get it, but there are some things that I am not clear on. Let me know if you can do so.
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Update: I used his methods to cram for all 4 exams. My study time was less than 1 month in total, and I got a 75, 81, 82, and 84 on AUD, REG, BEC, and FAR, respectively. I studied for 10 days for FAR, 5 days for BEC, 3 days for REG (because I'm a tax professional), and 6 days for AUD. Thanks again, Michael! Needless to say, you certainly changed my life.
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I'm about to start with your method Michael, it sounds pretty solid to me. Planning to pass Far this March with it + the Roger review course (cheaper, what can I say?). I love the Galatians quote at the end, I'd never heard it before but I've definitely heard variations of it in the business world. - Bob
Michael, you’re awesome! Thanks for sharing your tips. I’m done with FAR and am attempting to study and pass REG in 4 weeks and I hope I can using your tips :)
Thanks for the Video Micheal, I am 38 and have a full time job. DOING 4 hours is the maximum I can spend per day. Can you suggest how I can dedicate my time better and take up the exams??
See the thing I didn't do was ignore the small detailed things, I wanted to learn EVERYTHING because I didn't want to get thrown curveballs, and they messed me up because it took forever for me to understand stuff and I felt like I wasn't learning. Good video! Subbed! I just took audit and I'm not feeling too good about it, but thanks for the tips. :)
Also, congrats on passing with 97's, that's LIT. Did you win the award (I forgot what it's called but don't you get like $20k bonus or something haha?)
I totally understand that. Details can be important but sometimes you have to step back and see the bigger picture. I hope you passed, and good luck on the rest of them! I haven’t had any one reach out about the award yet so I’m not totally sure, but thank you!
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On my first attempt of the CPA FAR section, I scored only a 46, and I was terribly disappointed. I have my retest on January 7, 2021, and I still have trouble with answering many of the MCQs correctly on practice tests. I have been taking detailed notes on the explanations in the Becker Review Course, which helps a lot with understanding the concepts more clearly.
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Michael Humphrey, first off congratulations on passing the CPA exam. Also, thank you for posting this video as I believe this information will be extremely beneficial to me on my journey. Unfortunately, I have to mention that the "your" in the review week should be"you're" (as in you are). I hate to be that person but I just thought I'd mention it as you may not be aware.
Hi Michael, I really have enjoyed watching your video. Congratulations on getting this over with and moving on. Thanks to your advise, I want to try to take these exams and do each one within a 6 to 8 week window. I am going to follow the strategy about reviewing everything, but instead of Saturdays I am going to do it Sundays. Here is a question for you. How much of a believer are you in not taking a day off? In my original CPA plan I wanted to take 3 months and a half on the first part and take Fridays off to really learn the material, but your process is fast and efficient. Also, about how many hours did you study per day during the week? I work full time and I am.shooting between 3 and 4 don't know if that will work out, but hopefully it does. The other thing I am going to follow is instead of reviewing for 2 weeks, I will stick it with 1 week although I may add a day or two more of reviewing and a practice exam. Oh and another question. Ok, you mention reviewing notes everyday. Does this happen at the end of the study session? Its going to be interesting to lay this all out in my case. In my course, REG is 6 chapters. I may be able to pull off most chapters 1 week each maybe with one chapter I will do 2. I know Becker is 8, but all the providers are different. Thank you for your motivation to all the viewers. I will try my best to follow your method as much as I can. The only slight difference is that I'll do a couple more weeks than you did. I am.shooting for 7 total, I am starting out with REG because that is the one part where its all unrelated to the others and then moving on to FAR. Then finally, the review course is different, but I am sure that I can do your method. Lastly, did you ever consider doing a supplemental test bank from a competitor of Becker's? If not, would you recommend it or it all depends on the candidate in your opinion? Thank you again.
Hey Raul thanks for reaching out. It may sound crazy but I don’t recommend taking lots of days off. I took 4 days off in 4 months. Sometimes they really are necessary, but not a regular part of what I did. Of course some weekend days I might review for only 1-3 hours, but I rarely took a whole day off. I also wasn’t working FT though, so taking Fridays off sounds very fair and reasonable in your case. At first, I studied around 6-8 hours on days I wasn’t working. But I built up to around 10-12 with Saturdays and Sunday’s generally lighter, until the end. When I was in the thick of working and studying, most days I started studying at 6:45 am and ended at 9 pm. With work, eating, and working out in between. I do not recommend taking 3 months on one section, if possible. You’ll spend way more time reviewing than actually going through the material, and you will absolutely forget stuff you’ve gone through. 3-4 hours while working is great. If able, do some before work so you’re fresh. Try to hit at least a section a week with constant review included. It’s not fun, so you don’t want this prolonged. Yes. I reviewed everyday after a break from the study session. This allows you to take a step back, cement the ideas, and see the bigger picture again and what matters. It doesn’t take long and you can sleep on the ideas and learn them. I never considered a supplemental test bank. Becker already has way too many questions that waste time, although I did do them all. Hope this helps.
Hi Michael, Thank you for your response. I plan on following your advises. My slight concern that I am having is how to implement 2 of the review courses that I have. I didn't go with Becker because they don't teach with the white board which I learn best. The downfall of the one which I learn best is that they aren't believers in multiple choice while there is another one which is but isnt good at teaching. I have thought about doing an hr each day of questions with this one that has a larger test bank, then I think that maybe doing lectures in the morning and then questions at night with other course could work out better, and finally i have also thought of doing 1 of them for just a couple of hours in the weekend. If I feel that it doesn't work I will just focus on one and see what happens. Regardless, I plan in following your game plan. Hopefully I can get started this weekend. If you can think of an idea that I can do in my case, please let me know and I can consider it. Will appreciate.
What a great testimony at the end of your video! I admire your so much for giving credit to God for your success. I wish I could subscribe multiple times!
Hi Michael, Thanks for making this video! I was a hard time managing how to study and retain all the topics in FAR so this really helped me visualize a game plan for me to approach it in a different way. I was constantly getting hung up on small details too! Did you find listening to the Becker lectures a lot more helpful than reading the book by itself? I know they bring up many useful mnemonics but I found the lectures to be a hit or miss depending on the instructor assigned for the section. I like the mnemonics they use but sometimes the lectures felt more distracting because I couldn't take notes while they were talking.
Really helpful video and congrats on passing so fast! When you say practice tests on the three days before the exam, do you mean the three Mock Exams Becker provides or did you create your own PTs? Thanks!
Yes, I was referring to the mock exams. Becker recently changed the names on all those. Then each week I would create two practice tests to keep reviewing and adding the material together. My philosophy is the more you review during, the more you’ll understand, the better you’ll perform, and less you review at the end.
Please help me with this question: Whatever review course you used. I see that some offer video classes (extra $$). If you did, were they useful to you, or textbooks, your notes, and MCQ's are sufficient? Thank you.
Hey man! This video is super informative... Thanks. Did you get the Elijah Watt Sells award? Also, I am very scared to even start FAR looking at its volume. So would you recommend to start with the subject that we feel more confident about?
This is an outstanding and very helpful video. I am on the verge of trying to finally get back to studying and get the CPA done, finally, and I was looking for something that would outline a study method or protocol that I could follow. Your video is one of the few that I've found that does this! I have not yet started and am working on a plan that finally see me through this monster of an exam (four of them) successfully. How do you recommend modifying things for someone (like me) who works full-time (50+ hours most weeks)? Should I aim for 1.5 sections per week, maybe? Love the Bible verse you gave at the end, too. I'm going to write that down so I can see it at the start of every study session.
That’s what I was going for. I hope it helps! I would shoot for 1 section a week with that amount of work, anything above that would be great. As long as you keep reviewing along the way, I think it’ll work great. That verse definitely kept me going. Gotta find something to motivate us and push us through cause it just isn’t that fun haha.
Hi Michael, I am extremely impressed with your detailed video it is great. I am preparing for FAR and I will definitely apply this into my routine. Can you please guide me if I can get any online lectures on FAR? Or any online tutor?
Congrats! a well-deserved victory!!! The first time I watched your video, I was astonished and speechless. Thank you so much for sharing your study tips. I look forward to seeing more videos if you feel like talking about each exam experience especially Audit. Take care :)
Thanks for posting this video. I am going to start studying for FAR next week :) my only other question is- approx. how many hours did you study per day/week? thank you!
How well did you do in college as a clouting major? feel like its a big factor since its all about what you learn and the review for the CPA is building on what you retained from your college years
""...,for at a proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."" Wow and yep. Just readying for my life's masterpiece after the army and college days. Whew
Thank you! Generally I scored around 15 points lower on the practice than I scored on the actual exam (which I hear is normal). Mainly upper 70s and lower 80s.
Hello Michael, Personally I have taken and failed FAR twice. I am thinking of starting with BEC instead because going through FAR again sounds daunting. However I have complete handwritten notes for all 10 sections of FAR. I am scheduled to take BEC on March 13th. Please advice given my unique circumstance🙏🏾 Also the verse you quoted is today's verse 1/19/2021 from the youversion App.🙏🏾
Thank you very much and I understand! If I was working full time, I’d try to do a least a section a week. I would also review more often since it cannot be compressed as much. Easier said than done for sure!
While I can’t tell you what he meant, maybe determining importance from the percentages that the cpa exam blueprints give you as well as the part of the blueprints that tell you if the concept is tested for remembering and understanding, application, or analysis. That may help you determine the most important concepts.
Loving this video! Thank you so much Michael! I’ll be starting with FAR soon and I’ll attempt to use your method:) Question, did you use the hard books at all? I’m thinking about going through the lectures, write down the instructor’s annotations and notes (also making my own notes along the way), but I’m thinking this method is kinda time consuming, cause sometimes I’d have to read the whole page on my own since they only focus and underline specific paragraphs. I’m just confused when it comes to this, would love to hear your thoughts, have an awesome day Michael, CPA:)
Hi Michael, I am not sure you would remember me from school, but I randomly stumbled upon this video and WOW! Congratulations on your success with the CPA exams; you definitely deserve it! It is motivating to hear about your experience with the exams and your study method, as I am struggling with the drive and discipline these exams require. I hope you are doing well and enjoying life since kicking butt on these exams!
Yes of course I remember you! Thank you for commenting! I can certainly understand not being motivated, it’s just not fun haha. But I know for a fact you can do it...Let me know if you need anything!
Thank you for your video. I have a question if you could please answer what you think I should do. I am am going part-time for the summer (30 hours a week) at my public firm to get more studying in before audit season. I have failed FAR twice, and I want to pass this time, and I am scared that I won't have the concepts down and/or mesmerize answers if I try to rush and get two sections a week, but I feel myself losing what I just learned. I am implementing reviewing every week and I have done this for two weeks now. I don't know if I should push to cover more, since I see my scores are low in prior sections or should I move on and review those topics later?
Great video Micheal.. please can you share your educational and work experience background up till the time you sat for the exams...your performance is awesome.
Obviously CPA exam has been a pain in my butt that won't bother me any longer I have gotten my license already thanks to you Mr Dylan God bless you more cuz you made it possible for me
Am sorry for that some people also
go through difficulties, just be patient
and keep studying
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Passed all 4 in 6 months. My big take away was that getting that mental endurance and discipline was crucial. Gaming is one of my hobbies and I was studying off of my gaming pc and it was so tempting to start gaming with the boys but you gotta remember you are dropping 4 figures to take these exams
Congrats bro! I’m a gamer too so that’s going to be tough lol
😭 I love to game fml goodbye video games
How did you overcome gaming?
How did you conquered this achievement...amazing bro,,,👏👏👏
Congratulations! How did you schedule time to play video games? Did you tell your self, “once I study for 4 hours straight and no distractions, I will play for 1 hour today?” That’s something I’m doing right now as a way to reward myself
I passed FAR in 4 weeks using this method. Thank you!
Your method works man! I passed FAR and I am doing BEC now :)
Let’s go!!! Congrats!! Thanks for letting me know!
@@michaelhumphrey4567 also passed BEC with a 92! once again your method works! I am off to audit
Paul Kim How did you study for BEC?
Hi can we give all 4 papers at one go
Hi Paul, let me know if you are able to get this message. I have a question for you.
I am considering studying for the CPA Exam AGAIN, and this video really helped me. Then, I read the verse and it sent me over the top. Thank you for the encouragement. I needed this.
When you said... or just the knowledge of it all... that was EVERYTHING!!! Focus on the learning and passing will come!
Fantastic practical study tips in here. One thing that really helped me was setting practical test dates for my availability and using the Becker study plan to break down the CPA tests down by individual module. My biggest problem before was being completely overwhelmed by the amount of material. Visualizing how I was going to tackle the exam helped me calm down and realize it was totally doable.
Just graduated with my MBA desiring to take the CPA exams !! This is great motivation I needed to start studying! Thank you!
I followed your methods and I was able to clear all my CPA exams in the first go. Thanks brother
So glad I found this when I did! I've been studying for BEC for about a month now and I have been struggling to find a studying method/process that works for me. I love the way that you have everything set up and can't wait to get started studying.
I hope I can pass CPA I Don’t have job I am 36 years old all my dreams related to CPA if I can choose between my life and CPA I would choose CPA
@Elvis Anderson So sorry about that am still looking forward too take my CPA exam on September just studying hard and praying to God I know I can make it.
@Jefferson After 3-4 years of studying we are being challenged by the ultimate exam “CPA” many CPA students face difficulties in acquiring their certificates
@@RichardLgth I failed my CPA exam to times first was 2012 second was 2018 and I lost money on review questions and also wasted a lot of time studying which never helped me .
@@cynthiamorgan4184 Sorry for your predicament license is for everyone just have to work hard and believe you’ll make it.
i know of a woman who can help you out her name is Mrs Tina my cousin sister told me of her and how she helped her make her license if you need her you can talk to me here is my email
I’m starting with FAR. I’m out of school for over 15 years. Your method seems great. I will follow it. Thanks
I’m out of school 30 years! It’s never too late.
I hope it works for you. I’m starting far today June 12, 2020. I work in the industry and now it’s time to restart my CPA journey. The kids are going to college and I’m an empty Nester, so now it’s time to study for this test. Wish me good luck🍀
Good luck
You work hard and that is all you need
Did you pass!?
Angie Conover did you pass!?
I think most methods in youtube are made for students who r doing nothin the whole day other thn studyin.
I hv CPA exam late april n am working, hvin little time to study n sitting for 6papers is challenging but i believe i will make it.
share the good news hafsa 🤩 ! did you made it ?
Thanks for the help bro. Just passed FAR on my 1st attempt with a 79 today! 1 exam done, 3 more to go but hopefully all downhill from here. This video helped me alot, more than anything else on youtube. I stuck to what you said as far as not trying to get a perfect score, get to passing then give the test and it really worked out for me! 6 weeks just like you! Thank you. I'll use this technique for the other exams as well.
Congrats!!
@@TheGoldenTuba Thank you Zack
@@TheGoldenTuba Just passed Auditing in 4 weeks! On to Regulation next!
@@TheGoldenTuba Just found out I passed REG. 1 more to go, BEC
@@TheGoldenTuba BEC done. It was a hell of a journey but I'm glad its done
Hey Michael. I like your method. The constant review and keeping things fresh in your mind is such a good idea. How can I adjust it to study while working?
Unrealistic timeline for those who work full-time. Congrats on your high scores! I try to take notes but end up finding they slow me down overall. Now I just have been answering MCQ's and searching the text for wrong answers to learn why I got it wrong.
did it work? you pass?
@@shivamsharma-qr1jt Yep, finally!
hi, not sure if you’ll even see this! but I’m in the same boat and was wondering if by doing the MCQs and taking notes on that were u able to pass it FAR on your first try?
lol it took me 19 months, so props to anyone who did it much faster. Here's what worked for me:
Audio lectures - listen to them constantly
Take your study books with you everywhere. Gotta wait for an eye exam or oil change? Guess what you're doing.
First two weeks - All video lectures, then:
Monday thru Friday-
20 MCQs before work (done by 6 AM)
20 MCQs after work (try to be done before 11 PM)
Take notes on any you get wrong. It's not much but you don't have any time to do more.
Saturday/Sunday
100 MCQs
or swap 20 MCQs for a Sim
No less than 5.5 hours
Do this for as long as it takes to exhaust your test bank/sims, if you get to the point you just have the answers memorized you went too far.
MCQs - do every one in your test bank, then re-do all the ones you get wrong, then re-do all the ones you get wrong twice and go back and study those topics. Make notes on things you keep getting wrong, keep them concise as possible.
Then do practice exams for 2 weeks. The last week is all reviewing notes, lectures, reading and videos on sections where you know you're not as good.
Any old time - copy the book, at least important sections. There's a lot of stuff you just have to memorize and writing it on paper with a pen is the best way. Extremely tedious but very effective.
Strongly agree you have to review what you've already done, you need to track how you perform on different topics (the software can help with this) and drill yourself where you're not doing well.
Also, Becker was too damn overwhelming. I switched to Yaegar and supplemented it with Ninja, Farhat lectures and sometimes a Gleim book.
Mostly, don't do it after you have been out of school for 11 years like I did lol... would have been much better if I were a recent grad.
.Obviously CPA exam has been a pain in my ass, but that won't bother me any longer I have gotten my license already thanks to you Mr Marcus God bless you more cuz you made it possible for me
CPA exam is really difficult and frustrating, i can't believe I failed again after studying so hard
You will pass everyone has their own season, just keep going pray and believe you will receive yours Mr Marcus like everyone has been saying he can be off help
Am sorry for that some people people also passed through difficulties, just be patient and keep studying
I'm really sorry about that but I got used to it until I succeeded, I failed 5 times before I finally passed, It would have been 6 but Marcus saved me from failing again
I saw someone say he is not trustworthy i couldn't stop laughing, really people say a lot of shit these days
Thank you for sharing. Your help is much appreciated. Your intention was to share the way to study and the strategy to go about to pass the CPA exam, you didn’t sell us anything. You are a generous person. Thanks again.
"It's just another practice test...it's a walk in the park" ~
Like your style! I may begin my whole endeavor pretty soon myself! I'll keep you posted! Thanks for sharing study advice, sir!
I'm so glad for you and I'm proud of how you love God. Your Bible quotation is great. I will use your pieces if advice to write my CPA. Thanks a lot.
Congratulations!!! Planning to buy Becker next month, I start my exams early 2020. Writing FAR first then BEC, AUD, REG, that make so much sense...Gal 6:9 is such an encouragement, it made my day! Thanks again!
I’m so glad! I hope it helps and good luck to you!
Thanks! Which did you use Advantage, Premium or Pro Becker material?
I think it was the premium
Your voice is calming and soothing. That's key to this video. Thank you.
Definitely helpful for us insomniacs out here
Thank you Father Humphrey
Your testaments are a guide to my feet and a light to my path
Thank you! I just started today. And I’m hoping to pass it quickly and it’s a lot. Thank you for the tips, it helps
cleared ?
I think working full time and your schedule is doable but will be tough and worth it in the end. Thanks for sharing.
Congrats on the Elijah Watts Sells award my friend!! Thanks for the great video
Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing your precious plan and candid opinion. Now i've got clearly what i have to do. I will be back here after passing all 4 chapters :)
I hope so! Good luck!
I'm so relieved you only used Becker because I was getting so confused with all the other supplemental programs out there. I loved the bible verse too :)
I'm studying full time and managed to fail BEC and REG, so clearly what I'm doing isn't working. Thank you so much for making this I was immensely frustrated. I'm actually reading thru Galatians right now and seeing your quote at the end was a total God thing!! Shooting to take Audit December 10th!
I’m so sorry to hear about bec and reg. They’re hard tests so don’t get too down! Hopefully these tips can help! And that’s awesome, I don’t think just a coincidence. Do not grow weary! Good luck!
Good luck on your exam Liza!! I'm taking FAR around the same time
@@DeontreM best of luck!! It's such a pain doing all this around the holidays
Hello Michael, I am currently starting my CPA Journey with FAR as well. However I was wondering if you could show or explain what you decided what was important information and super important information. I tend to write down more than what is needed so an example of how you set up your notebook would be very helpful.
Same concern.
I'm wondering too.
I actually end up making more notes considering everything is important. So I stopped taking notes. I started with FAR from becker material. This video is really helpful for taking my exam. As I am planning to give my exam in March End.
Thank you for Your advises Mike. I think all information I need is here. I am about to start CPA exam preparation. Hope back to this comment for good news later.
You are amazing, don't stop posting these types of videos , I got motivated by you iam 21 yrs old CMA and im going for the cpa
Thank you! I appreciate that. Good luck to you
You have a very calm voice! Thanks for the tips!
Can you make a video for 2021 cpa exam preparation?
Thank you for this. This was the best review method I’ve seen so far….and I’ve been researching this for months. Thanks for taking the time to do this. I truly appreciate it. ❤️
This method helped me pass FAR and BEC. Thanks!!!
Hi Daniel, I am confused about this method and was curious to see if I can ask you for help. I have been trying to get it, but there are some things that I am not clear on. Let me know if you can do so.
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Update: I used his methods to cram for all 4 exams. My study time was less than 1 month in total, and I got a 75, 81, 82, and 84 on AUD, REG, BEC, and FAR, respectively. I studied for 10 days for FAR, 5 days for BEC, 3 days for REG (because I'm a tax professional), and 6 days for AUD.
Thanks again, Michael! Needless to say, you certainly changed my life.
I absolutely need to see this video today! Thanks!!!! And congratulations!!!!!
So glad it helped and thank you!
Thanks for these practical tips and I will be using most of them! Liked the verse as well.
Thank you. I hope it helps!
Great work! Congratulations and thanks for the advice. Greatly appreciated 😊
No problem! Hope it helps and good luck.
About to start studying today, I have 60 days until I sit for the exam. I will pass. I will update when scores are released.
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Good vid! Like how you closed with Galatians. Thanks!
I'm about to start with your method Michael, it sounds pretty solid to me. Planning to pass Far this March with it + the Roger review course (cheaper, what can I say?). I love the Galatians quote at the end, I'd never heard it before but I've definitely heard variations of it in the business world. - Bob
Michael, you’re awesome! Thanks for sharing your tips. I’m done with FAR and am attempting to study and pass REG in 4 weeks and I hope I can using your tips :)
That’s awesome! Congrats on passing!
Did you pass!?
@@user-xy2ly4uz6p Yep! Got done with all 4 by 2/25 and got my final passing score on 3/10 :)
I will become a CPA 💞 I’ll follow your tips.
You're an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences.
Keep it up!
Thanks for the Video Micheal, I am 38 and have a full time job. DOING 4 hours is the maximum I can spend per day. Can you suggest how I can dedicate my time better and take up the exams??
Thank you so much for these practical methods. It is so helpful. God bless you!
Thank you! Good luck!
See the thing I didn't do was ignore the small detailed things, I wanted to learn EVERYTHING because I didn't want to get thrown curveballs, and they messed me up because it took forever for me to understand stuff and I felt like I wasn't learning. Good video! Subbed! I just took audit and I'm not feeling too good about it, but thanks for the tips. :)
Also, congrats on passing with 97's, that's LIT. Did you win the award (I forgot what it's called but don't you get like $20k bonus or something haha?)
I totally understand that. Details can be important but sometimes you have to step back and see the bigger picture. I hope you passed, and good luck on the rest of them! I haven’t had any one reach out about the award yet so I’m not totally sure, but thank you!
FYI his method also works superbly well with online accounting courses
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On my first attempt of the CPA FAR section, I scored only a 46, and I was terribly disappointed. I have my retest on January 7, 2021, and I still have trouble with answering many of the MCQs correctly on practice tests. I have been taking detailed notes on the explanations in the Becker Review Course, which helps a lot with understanding the concepts more clearly.
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Michael Humphrey, first off congratulations on passing the CPA exam. Also, thank you for posting this video as I believe this information will be extremely beneficial to me on my journey. Unfortunately, I have to mention that the "your" in the review week should be"you're" (as in you are). I hate to be that person but I just thought I'd mention it as you may not be aware.
Great tips. Thank you for sharing this information.
Thank you so much for sharing your tips. It's very helpful. God bless you!
This man a different breed.
Thank you thank you so much. Indeed it's great help. May god bless you!!!
But first quit your job and study full time 😏
I am doing the same full-time study that's what I would recommend.
Thank you!! I am feeling very hopeful that your studying method will work out for me, seems very efficient. Thank you so much for sharing.
Hi Bianca, were you able to pass the exams using this method?
The mental endurance piece is so important. By hour 3 im so exhausted taking the test.
Love this approach. Thanks!
I will try this method. Thanks for sharing.
I'm from NY. I take FAR (1st part) on Nov 11th. About to start studying. I work 35 hrs/week
Good luck to you!
@@michaelhumphrey4567 Thanks!
I'm from NY too and I'm studying for FAR now but taking it early next year,
What material are you using?
Joy M. Roger CPA Review. Love it so far!
Did you pass!?
The best delivery I have listened to. Thank you so much.
Hi Michael, I really have enjoyed watching your video. Congratulations on getting this over with and moving on. Thanks to your advise, I want to try to take these exams and do each one within a 6 to 8 week window. I am going to follow the strategy about reviewing everything, but instead of Saturdays I am going to do it Sundays. Here is a question for you. How much of a believer are you in not taking a day off? In my original CPA plan I wanted to take 3 months and a half on the first part and take Fridays off to really learn the material, but your process is fast and efficient. Also, about how many hours did you study per day during the week? I work full time and I am.shooting between 3 and 4 don't know if that will work out, but hopefully it does. The other thing I am going to follow is instead of reviewing for 2 weeks, I will stick it with 1 week although I may add a day or two more of reviewing and a practice exam. Oh and another question. Ok, you mention reviewing notes everyday. Does this happen at the end of the study session? Its going to be interesting to lay this all out in my case. In my course, REG is 6 chapters. I may be able to pull off most chapters 1 week each maybe with one chapter I will do 2. I know Becker is 8, but all the providers are different. Thank you for your motivation to all the viewers. I will try my best to follow your method as much as I can. The only slight difference is that I'll do a couple more weeks than you did. I am.shooting for 7 total, I am starting out with REG because that is the one part where its all unrelated to the others and then moving on to FAR. Then finally, the review course is different, but I am sure that I can do your method. Lastly, did you ever consider doing a supplemental test bank from a competitor of Becker's? If not, would you recommend it or it all depends on the candidate in your opinion? Thank you again.
Hey Raul thanks for reaching out. It may sound crazy but I don’t recommend taking lots of days off. I took 4 days off in 4 months. Sometimes they really are necessary, but not a regular part of what I did. Of course some weekend days I might review for only 1-3 hours, but I rarely took a whole day off. I also wasn’t working FT though, so taking Fridays off sounds very fair and reasonable in your case.
At first, I studied around 6-8 hours on days I wasn’t working. But I built up to around 10-12 with Saturdays and Sunday’s generally lighter, until the end. When I was in the thick of working and studying, most days I started studying at 6:45 am and ended at 9 pm. With work, eating, and working out in between.
I do not recommend taking 3 months on one section, if possible. You’ll spend way more time reviewing than actually going through the material, and you will absolutely forget stuff you’ve gone through. 3-4 hours while working is great. If able, do some before work so you’re fresh. Try to hit at least a section a week with constant review included. It’s not fun, so you don’t want this prolonged.
Yes. I reviewed everyday after a break from the study session. This allows you to take a step back, cement the ideas, and see the bigger picture again and what matters. It doesn’t take long and you can sleep on the ideas and learn them.
I never considered a supplemental test bank. Becker already has way too many questions that waste time, although I did do them all. Hope this helps.
Hi Michael, Thank you for your response. I plan on following your advises. My slight concern that I am having is how to implement 2 of the review courses that I have. I didn't go with Becker because they don't teach with the white board which I learn best. The downfall of the one which I learn best is that they aren't believers in multiple choice while there is another one which is but isnt good at teaching. I have thought about doing an hr each day of questions with this one that has a larger test bank, then I think that maybe doing lectures in the morning and then questions at night with other course could work out better, and finally i have also thought of doing 1 of them for just a couple of hours in the weekend. If I feel that it doesn't work I will just focus on one and see what happens. Regardless, I plan in following your game plan. Hopefully I can get started this weekend. If you can think of an idea that I can do in my case, please let me know and I can consider it. Will appreciate.
What a great testimony at the end of your video! I admire your so much for giving credit to God for your success. I wish I could subscribe multiple times!
This video was very helpful. Thanks for posting.
Thank you for this video- Could you make a video of what you think is super important to take notes on
The best thing I liked about the video was the verse he concluded with.
Hi Michael,
Thanks for making this video! I was a hard time managing how to study and retain all the topics in FAR so this really helped me visualize a game plan for me to approach it in a different way. I was constantly getting hung up on small details too! Did you find listening to the Becker lectures a lot more helpful than reading the book by itself? I know they bring up many useful mnemonics but I found the lectures to be a hit or miss depending on the instructor assigned for the section. I like the mnemonics they use but sometimes the lectures felt more distracting because I couldn't take notes while they were talking.
Did you pass!!??
Thanks for sharing your experience. Congrats by the way.😊
Thank you! Good luck to you!
Really helpful video and congrats on passing so fast! When you say practice tests on the three days before the exam, do you mean the three Mock Exams Becker provides or did you create your own PTs? Thanks!
Yes, I was referring to the mock exams. Becker recently changed the names on all those. Then each week I would create two practice tests to keep reviewing and adding the material together. My philosophy is the more you review during, the more you’ll understand, the better you’ll perform, and less you review at the end.
Please help me with this question: Whatever review course you used. I see that some offer video classes (extra $$). If you did, were they useful to you, or textbooks, your notes, and MCQ's are sufficient? Thank you.
Hey man! This video is super informative... Thanks.
Did you get the Elijah Watt Sells award?
Also, I am very scared to even start FAR looking at its volume. So would you recommend to start with the subject that we feel more confident about?
This is an outstanding and very helpful video. I am on the verge of trying to finally get back to studying and get the CPA done, finally, and I was looking for something that would outline a study method or protocol that I could follow. Your video is one of the few that I've found that does this! I have not yet started and am working on a plan that finally see me through this monster of an exam (four of them) successfully.
How do you recommend modifying things for someone (like me) who works full-time (50+ hours most weeks)? Should I aim for 1.5 sections per week, maybe? Love the Bible verse you gave at the end, too. I'm going to write that down so I can see it at the start of every study session.
That’s what I was going for. I hope it helps!
I would shoot for 1 section a week with that amount of work, anything above that would be great. As long as you keep reviewing along the way, I think it’ll work great. That verse definitely kept me going. Gotta find something to motivate us and push us through cause it just isn’t that fun haha.
Overall i think you are a genious. congratuation of you amazing perfomance
you're a boss. bless you for making this video
Appreciate it! Hope it helps.
Hi Michael,
I am extremely impressed with your detailed video it is great. I am preparing for FAR and I will definitely apply this into my routine. Can you please guide me if I can get any online lectures on FAR? Or any online tutor?
Congrats! a well-deserved victory!!! The first time I watched your video, I was astonished and speechless. Thank you so much for sharing your study tips. I look forward to seeing more videos if you feel like talking about each exam experience especially Audit. Take care :)
Thank you very much! I may make some more. I was pretty consistent with this approach with every exam!
It's July 2023, I have BEC scheduled on Aug 31
Thanks for posting this video. I am going to start studying for FAR next week :) my only other question is- approx. how many hours did you study per day/week? thank you!
Thank you very much, God bless you , amen.
How well did you do in college as a clouting major? feel like its a big factor since its all about what you learn and the review for the CPA is building on what you retained from your college years
Awesome video, pls make more videos on cpa study strategy exam etc.
""...,for at a proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."" Wow and yep. Just readying for my life's masterpiece after the army and college days. Whew
Thank you for sharing in such a clear, detailed way.
Would you be able to share what your averages were on the practice exams?
Thank you! Generally I scored around 15 points lower on the practice than I scored on the actual exam (which I hear is normal). Mainly upper 70s and lower 80s.
Hi! Great video Michael :) Did you do the final review with Becker btw?
I did not do any of the final review from Becker. I just used my own notes
Hi Michael! Congrats! I really like your video. do you usually do M/C after each module or do it all after you finish one section?
I attempted all multiple choice after each module, and whichever ones I missed I would go back and finish after the entire section.
@@michaelhumphrey4567you mean redo all incorrect questions after entire section?
Yes that’s correct. If I missed a question I left it and I went back at the end of the section and made sure I got it right for each module.
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Hello Michael,
Personally I have taken and failed FAR twice. I am thinking of starting with BEC instead because going through FAR again sounds daunting. However I have complete handwritten notes for all 10 sections of FAR. I am scheduled to take BEC on March 13th. Please advice given my unique circumstance🙏🏾
Also the verse you quoted is today's verse 1/19/2021 from the youversion App.🙏🏾
I'll keep going till I make it to my dreams 🙃
keep going! you got this
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Great tips Michael!
Could you upload a video on the benefits of master of Professional Accounting in terms of CPA please?
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Such a great video! Compress and review, repeat.
Wish you had a full time employee version lol
Thank you very much and I understand! If I was working full time, I’d try to do a least a section a week. I would also review more often since it cannot be compressed as much. Easier said than done for sure!
You said "focus on the important"... Everything seems important. How did you determine what was important?
While I can’t tell you what he meant, maybe determining importance from the percentages that the cpa exam blueprints give you as well as the part of the blueprints that tell you if the concept is tested for remembering and understanding, application, or analysis. That may help you determine the most important concepts.
Thank you Michael. One of the most helpful and to the point videos I have seen as of yet!
That’s what I was going for! Thank you and good luck!
Loving this video! Thank you so much Michael! I’ll be starting with FAR soon and I’ll attempt to use your method:) Question, did you use the hard books at all? I’m thinking about going through the lectures, write down the instructor’s annotations and notes (also making my own notes along the way), but I’m thinking this method is kinda time consuming, cause sometimes I’d have to read the whole page on my own since they only focus and underline specific paragraphs. I’m just confused when it comes to this, would love to hear your thoughts, have an awesome day Michael, CPA:)
This is... it takes so much time to take proper notes eventhough after taking notes it doesn't add any value on overall prepration.
Hi Michael, I am not sure you would remember me from school, but I randomly stumbled upon this video and WOW! Congratulations on your success with the CPA exams; you definitely deserve it! It is motivating to hear about your experience with the exams and your study method, as I am struggling with the drive and discipline these exams require. I hope you are doing well and enjoying life since kicking butt on these exams!
Yes of course I remember you! Thank you for commenting! I can certainly understand not being motivated, it’s just not fun haha. But I know for a fact you can do it...Let me know if you need anything!
Thank you for your video. I have a question if you could please answer what you think I should do. I am am going part-time for the summer (30 hours a week) at my public firm to get more studying in before audit season. I have failed FAR twice, and I want to pass this time, and I am scared that I won't have the concepts down and/or mesmerize answers if I try to rush and get two sections a week, but I feel myself losing what I just learned. I am implementing reviewing every week and I have done this for two weeks now. I don't know if I should push to cover more, since I see my scores are low in prior sections or should I move on and review those topics later?
Great video Micheal.. please can you share your educational and work experience background up till the time you sat for the exams...your performance is awesome.
I had a masters in accounting and minor work experience
@@michaelhumphrey4567 okay..I see. Can you share more videos? Especially for non US residents who wanna sit for the exam