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Like the Podcast? Please Subscribe and Review! [Listen on iTunes] [Listen on Stitcher] [Listen on Tunein] Want to be on the Podcast? Ask Jeff Facebook Live 1. Joe - My question is should I challenge my BEC score of a 73 when I am stronger in all categories except for Written Communications? 2. Alex - 74 on REG - should I ask for a re-score? 3. Arjun - I scored a 28 ... 41 on FAR. What is going on? 4. Mir - Any advice for CPA candidates struggling with Auditing SIMS? 5. Carrie - Failed FAR 4x. Re-study in 23 days? 6. Daniel - Trending at 97% on NINJA MCQ, but failed - what??? 7. Kajal - Passed FAR and REG, but can't seem to pass BEC and AUD. 8. Carley - What to do if I'm weaker on EVERYTHING in FAR?? 9. Keisha - Failed FAR and getting very discouraged! 10. Brian - How to stay motivated when you're working full time, a parent, and ... exhausted. Links mentioned in the show: [NINJA Study Planner & Survival Guide] [CPA Exam Forum] [NINJA MCQ & SIMS] [Ten Point Combo] Free NINJA CPA Review Materials Want to Study Less & Get Higher CPA Exam Scores? Can I send you $162.12 of Free CPA Review Materials that will help you... Study Less Avoid Common CPA Candidate Mistakes Get Higher Scores Spend More Time with Friends and Family Finally Pass and Get On With Your Life?      

Like the Podcast? Please Subscribe and Review! [Listen on iTunes] [Listen on Stitcher] [Listen on Tunein] Want to be on the Podcast? Ask Jeff Facebook Live The CPA Reviewed CPA Exam podcast is back! In this episode, we cover:   Intro: NASBA/AICPA extend CPA Exam testing window 10 days (forum discussion here) (nasba article here) 1. Stephanie - Hi Jeff, I recently found out I failed FAR for the second time (~60s). My score only went up 2 points from the first time I took it. I have been studying FAR since September and just feel very discouraged. Do you think I should try and take BEC or AUD and save FAR for later? I am working 40 hours and summer is when my work will be slow so I'm not sure if i should focus on FAR in the summer or just keep pushing through FAR and try again? Thank you for your help! 2. Jonathan - took FAR in January after studying for three months. I got a 71. I knew the reason was because I got hit with three simulations from the last chapter on Becker which I did not know as well. I started studying for Audit while I was waiting for my FAR score. I took Audit Feb 29, just got my grade, and got a 71. I thought I killed that test. Everything seemed to go great. I don't know where to start. While I was waiting for my audit score, I started reviewing FAR for my 2nd retake, thinking that Audit was in the books. Now, however, I don't know what to do. I don't know if I should retake FAR or Audit April 1. I don't know what to study more for Audit. 3. Amanda - Jeff, I just found out that I didn't pass FAR with a 72. This will be my third attempt with FAR (74, 70, and 72). Unfortunately, I lost my credit for AUD, which I passed by reviewing for one week with a 81. At this point, do I restudy for FAR and attempt early April or focus on passing AUD again? I'm currently working full time at a CPA firm and have a small family. Thanks for any and all advice. 4. Valerie - I've taken FAR twice and got a 70 and a 73. I've been using Roger CPA Review and am considering getting your NINJA MCQ. I was wondering if there are any reviews that I can look at? (link: NINJA MCQ Trending vs Actual Exam Scores) 5. Carrie - Jeff, I asked in another email if the NINJA Notes layout mirrors the NINJA Book and thought it would be a good podcast question. I also have a note taking question. I also believe that the key to solidifying my learning is writing. However, I have found with my current "highlighter heavy" program, it is nearly impossible to take thorough notes while running the video as it moves along so quickly. Short of stopping and starting over and over again do you have any recommendation? I am currently using the highlighter and making the class notes in my book and later transcribing these into MY set of notes but I was wondering if I was missing something simple. 6. Douglas - Jeff, I just wanted to thank you for how helpful your materials have been so far. I am not sure if people reach out to you personally but I am getting extremely nervous about my exam. I am going into a real estate company as an analyst where I will be working under the partial supervision of a CPA and accounting is held in very high esteem, though it is not an absolute requirement as at an accounting firm. My father, mother, grandfather and uncle are all CPAs. With this new job beginning, and my wife due to have our first kid in May, my nerves are getting wrecked. I passed BEC and AUD so far and it took me 5x to pass AUD. The most frustrating part was when I took it the 4th time and my multiple choice score went up and my Sim score went down! I'm not sure why I e-mailed but I know you were in a similar situation and you had 3 kids when you passed. 7.

Like the Podcast? Please Subscribe and Review! [Listen on iTunes] [Listen on Stitcher] [Listen on Tunein] Want to be on the Podcast? Ask Jeff Facebook Live The CPA Reviewed CPA Exam podcast is back! In this episode, we cover: NASBA: 12 Common CPA Exam Mistakes (nasba article here) NINJA Framework: Watch all videos before MCQ? AUD: Failed 4x and needing help 200+ study hours per exam and little to show for it Recovering from a 74   See also: Free CPA Review Materials Free NINJA CPA Review Materials Want to Study Less & Get Higher CPA Exam Scores? Can I send you $162.12 of Free CPA Review Materials that will help you... Study Less Avoid Common CPA Candidate Mistakes Get Higher Scores Spend More Time with Friends and Family Finally Pass and Get On With Your Life?      

In this episode, we cover: How to study for a CPA Exam retake (the right way and the wrong way) How to deal with studying for the CPA Exam during tax season when looking down the barrel of an expiring credit How to cram 4 exams in 10 months and leave some wiggle room for a re-take or two. ...and much (much) more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6z2n4OE5sY Like the Podcast? Please Subscribe and Review![Listen on iTunes][Listen on Stitcher][Listen on Tunein] Want to be on the Podcast? Ask JeffFacebook Live Intro: CPA Exam Pass Rates and CPA Exam Score Release Timeline 1. Purchase Q3 NINJA Materials now or wait? 2. Credit expiring 2/24 - when to take exam? 3. Passing before joining a Big 4 Accounting firm? 4. NINJA MCQ vs NINJA Notes as a study supplement? 5. Getting Texas (Arizona? Michigan) CPA License while working in Industry? 6. Took paper and pencil exam - is NINJA right for me? 7. How long should the N-I-N in NINJA take? 8. Is it ok to use 2011 CPA Review material? 9. Trending score: 72 Actual score: 50s ... why? 10. Out of school for 10 years - which review course to use? A71 Links: Follow @another71 (Twitter/Periscope)YouTube (Subscribe)iTunes (Subscribe)Podcast Archives Free CPA Exam Resources: CPA Exam Survival GuideCPA Exam Study Planner + $162.12 in Free Materials   Free NINJA CPA Review Materials   Want to Study Less & Get Higher CPA Exam Scores? Can I send you $162.12 of Free CPA Review Materials that will help you... Study Less Avoid Common CPA Candidate Mistakes Get Higher Scores Spend More Time with Friends and Family Finally Pass and Get On With Your Life?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhkVM0BfEOY Like the Podcast? Please Subscribe and Review![Listen on iTunes][Listen on Stitcher][Listen on Tunein] Want to be on the Podcast? Ask JeffFacebook Live Intro: Questions from Beta Alpha Psi - University of South Dakota 1. What is the success rate of students passing the CPA exam the first time using NINJA? 2. What is the cost of the NINJA program? 3. Can you give a tutorial of program to see how it functions? 4. What types of CPA Exam questions are used? 5. Are there any special kinds of materials that NINJA offers? 6. Does is schedule deadlines for material to learn to keep us focused and on task? 7. Are there contacts through the program if we are stuck either on material and/or IT issues? 8. How would you compare and contrast your product to what (other CPA Review courses) offer? 9. What makes NINJA's product superior to those on the market and how can you maintain that advantage at your price point? 10. How does the adaptive learning feature in NINJA adapt if the user guesses correctly but does not fully understand the material? 11. Once we purchase this software, how long can we continue to use it? Is there a limit? If you don't pass the first time do you have to pay again or is the material available to you until you pass? 12. Does NINJA use old CPA exams and how many of those questions are available to students taking the tests? 13. How do I access NINJA? Though a website or is it a paper medium?14. What experience do you (Jeff) have with taking the CPA exam? 15. What is the best tip you could give to a prospective CPA exam taker? 16. What is the best way to pace oneself for the exams? 17. Does NINJA include a study guide? 18. When do you suggest starting to study with your materials? How far in advance of the CPA exam? 19. What is something unique about your program? 20. What order do you suggest taking the four sections in? 21. What components (books, flashcards, notecards, videos, lectures, questions) are included with the NINJA review? 22. Is there an outstanding characteristic that makes NINJA review stand out? 23. I am probably graduating after 2017. How is the exam change going to affect me? Can NINJA review prepare me for the change? 24. With the changing industries, how often does NINJA update with the current rules and regulations? 25. What is the hardest exam of the four? When do you recommend taking the hardest exam (first one, get it out of the way, somewhere in the middle, or save it to the end)?? 26. Do you suggest using multiple study resources? A71 Links: Follow @another71 (Twitter/Periscope)YouTube (Subscribe)Podcasts Archives Free CPA Exam Resources: CPA Exam Survival GuideCPA Exam Study Planner + Free Notes    Free NINJA CPA Review Materials   Want to Study Less & Get Higher CPA Exam Scores? Can I send you $162.12 of Free CPA Review Materials that will help you... Study Less Avoid Common CPA Candidate Mistakes Get Higher Scores Spend More Time with Friends and Family

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjZtrpHmcBU Like the Podcast? Please Subscribe and Review![Listen on iTunes][Listen on Stitcher][Listen on Tunein] Want to be on the Podcast? Ask JeffFacebook Live Intro: Royals and Cubs1. 2017 CPA Review Materials date?2. Purchasing study materials while waiting on an NTS?3. Waiting until 2016 to purchase materials?4. The "N" in NINJA when you don't have videos?5. How long does the "A" in NINJA take to review?6. Taking the CPA Exam in May 2016 - when to buy materials?7. When using a book (instead of videos), when do you work the MCQ?8. Are the NINJA Notes updated for 2015 tax law (REG)?9. When are 2016 CPA Review materials coming out?10. MCQ strategy after the Review Phase has been reached? A71 Links: Follow @another71 (Twitter/Periscope)YouTube (Subscribe)iTunes (Subscribe)Podcasts Archives Free CPA Exam Resources: CPA Exam Survival GuideCPA Exam Study Planner + Free Notes   Free NINJA CPA Review Materials   Want to Study Less & Get Higher CPA Exam Scores? Can I send you $162.12 of Free CPA Review Materials that will help you... Study Less Avoid Common CPA Candidate Mistakes Get Higher Scores Spend More Time with Friends and Family Finally Pass and Get On With Your Life?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeeZK90zcDo Audio Only: Like the Podcast? Please Subscribe and Review![Listen on iTunes][Listen on Stitcher][Listen on Tunein] Want to be on the Podcast? Ask JeffFacebook Live Intro: CPA Exam Score Release News1. Gaining 5 points after AUD failures2. Trending 65% in NINJA MCQ with 1 week out?3. How to combine CPAexcel and the Ten Point Combo?4. REG - 4 to 5 weeks out?5. 2014 or 2015 tax law?6. Overcoming losing a passed exam credit?7. Last week of studying recommendations (BEC)?8. 71 and 69 on FAR - retake in 1 week?9. Trending 87-91...am I safe?10. Way to get instant score on BEC? (the answer is no) ;) A71 Links: Follow @another71 (Twitter/Periscope)YouTube (Subscribe)iTunes (Subscribe)Podcasts Archives Free CPA Exam Resources: CPA Exam Survival GuideCPA Exam Study Planner + Free Notes   Free NINJA CPA Review Materials   Want to Study Less & Get Higher CPA Exam Scores? Can I send you $162.12 of Free CPA Review Materials that will help you... Study Less Avoid Common CPA Candidate Mistakes Get Higher Scores Spend More Time with Friends and Family Finally Pass and Get On With Your Life?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJoZs8ZBZ3Y Like the Podcast? Please Subscribe and Review![Listen on iTunes][Listen on Stitcher][Listen on Tunein] Want to be on the Podcast? Ask JeffFacebook Live A71 Links: More PodcastsYouTube (Subscribe)iTunes (Subscribe) Ask Jeff (https://www.another71.com/ask-jeff/): Patti – What are the major REG exam changes for July 2015? Hany - How many questions are in the NINJA MCQ and Simulations? Ryan- I have been taking the CPA Exam off and on for about 7 years now and have used multiple cpa review courses. I am getting 65 to 70 every single time. I am beginning to become discouraged and thinking of throwing in the towel. However, I have a new baby and this has given me motivation to FINALLY get this exam behind me. Do you have any tips for me? Tim- So I just got my AUD scores back last night, and I got a 74 after studying my butt off the past 2 months. What else can I do to help me get over the 75 mark to pass? Tammy– I am not the one who is taking the CPA exam, my boyfriend is. Since he is too depressed right now to ask for help, I guess I will be the one to seek help. He has been very hard working over the past two years but for some reason still hasn't managed to pass BEC. So far he has taken it 4 times- 63, 72, 68, and 73 as of today. He has been using a review course along side NINJA MCQ and has being scoring pretty well and trending in the high 80% for ninja. Before the exam date, he would be doing 100 mcq & studying about 4 hrs on a daily basis and on weekends he would devote up to 6 hours. I feel like he has been doing everything he possibly can be doing but it's just not reflecting on his test score. We are both frustrated… I am sure he is more upset than anyone else. He doesn't know what else he could have done differently for his 5th BEC exam. Anything would help. Free CPA Exam Resources: CPA Exam Survival GuideCPA Exam Study Planner + Free Notes   Free NINJA CPA Review Materials   Want to Study Less & Get Higher CPA Exam Scores? Can I send you $162.12 of Free CPA Review Materials that will help you... Study Less Avoid Common CPA Candidate Mistakes Get Higher Scores Spend More Time with Friends and Family Finally Pass and Get On With Your Life?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrz8lZsAwm4 Like the Podcast? Please Subscribe and Review![Listen on iTunes][Listen on Stitcher][Listen on Tunein] Want to be on the Podcast? Ask JeffFacebook Live A71 Links: More PodcastsYouTube (Subscribe)iTunes (Subscribe) Free CPA Exam Resources: CPA Exam Survival GuideCPA Exam Study Planner + Free Notes CPA Exam News:AICPA Released QuestionsCPA Exam Score Release May 5 & May 27CPA Exam Tips from Elijah Watt Sells Award Winners Ask Jeff (https://www.another71.com/ask-jeff/): 1. Rob - Hi, I am scheduled to take the REG exam in the beginning of July and I am interested in purchasing NINJA material. However, it looks like the NINJA material for REG is for tax law that is tested until 6/30/15. Does this mean that NINJA materials purchased now would not encompass subject matter that will appear July 2015 and going forward? Evan - Hi Jeff, when will the REG Ninja MCQs and Blitz be updated for the July exam? I'm guessing they aren't updates yet because people are still studying for the current test window. Great site/products and thanks a lot. 2. Rana - Can you please also give me advice on how I can pass this section? I've taken it 3 times so far. The first time I didn't study too well and got a 57. Second time got a 67 with MCQ weaker and Sims comparable. Third time got a 70 with MCQ comparable and Sims weaker. This time around i got comparable or stronger in all of my mcq subjects except Law, which was weaker. Any advice to give myself a push to get to that 75? 3. Y - My doubt is about the Ninja Framework. I don't know if I understand it correctly. What I understand of it is that I must see ALL the videos, but do I take notes while watching it? or Should I watch them all and then take notes with the book? I'm trying to be time efficient so thanks for your time! 4. Chelle - Hi Jeff, What advise would you give to me who has been out of school for over 15 years? I have a bachelors degree in Accounting earned 15 years ago. I'm a mom with a 5 year old and a 13 year old. I currently work full time with a group of CPA's and my managers encourage me to pursue the exam. Where do I begin? Do I take refresher college courses or can I just study the CPA reviews right away? I recently ordered for my transcripts and will send to the board of accountancy so they can let me know - what other courses I need to take to qualify to sit for the exam. Help! 5. Myranda - I came across your site/products while trying to figure out which CPA study materials I would like to purchase. I downloaded and reviewed the sample products that you have available on your site and like what I see. I also read through the CPA Exam Survival Guide, which I found to be quite helpful. However, I am still stumped as to how to approach studying/purchasing materials. I actually like the NINJA model that you have developed. But I am still slightly confused. So my questions are a follows: 1) Should I or do I need to purchase a separate program in addition to the NINJA program? 2) Do I need to purchase just videos from another company and then supplement with NINJA products? 3) In the CPA Exam Survival Guide it mentioned to "1. Nail the videos"...is this referring to the NINJA audio files? Or by purchasing other set of videos? 6. Hi Jeff, do you have a sample of what your NINJA MCQ is like? online or a pdf, etc. Also, approximately how many questions are there? Thanks!! 7. Varinder - Can you please send the 2015 AUD AICPA released questions.

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Like the Podcast? Please Subscribe and Review! [Listen on iTunes] [Listen on Stitcher] [Listen on Tunein] Want to be on the Podcast? Ask Jeff Facebook Live Podcast Giveaway: Ten Point Combo - Winner announced during the show. "Ask Jeff" Questions (another71.com/ask-jeff): Tom - I am 27 and have no real-life accounting experience and have been working as a temp at firm for about a year in a position that doesn’t deal with accounting and very little finance. I want to get my CPA but my accounting knowledge is very low at this point. What do you suggest I do at this point? Do I need to do something to get a base accounting foundation? Link to Video (3:12) Tony - I failed FAR with a 68, and I am starting to study again for the exam. Should I re-watch the lecture videos or just reread the book, rewrite notes, and practice test questions in the test bank? Link to Video (2:14) Amber - I am overwhelmed by all of the review courses out on the market to pass the CPA exam. I'm going to get the Ten Point Combo and it seems to come with a plethora of information. Is that all I need to study for the four sections or do I need to get another review above and beyond? Link to Video (3:30) Roman - I’m 10 days away from my first exam -- Audit. How should I study during these final days? I have the Wiley book and test bank, NINJA Flashcards and NINJA Blitz. Link to Video (1:45) Patrick - I am struggling with FAR, especially journal entries. Do you think your Ten Point Combo will help me prepare? Link to Video (1:20) Mohamad - I am struggling with the CPA Exam. Should I try to get my CIA instead since it is easier and then go for my CPA later? Link to Video (1:59) Pam - I get very bored during lecture videos and find it hard to retain the information as I just listen to these guys talk for hours. Do you think supplementing my lectures with the NINJA Notes might be a good strategy? I’m wondering if this is a common way to study and if you know if it has worked for others. Link to Video (2:15) Mike - There are no homework questions with my review course, only multiple choice questions. With the NINJA method, do I just ignore the MCQs for now and keep taking notes and watching videos? I feel like I learn more from the lesson when I work the multiple choice after the lecture and reading the material. Link to Video (1:41) Yi - I passed REG in 2012, but now I need to pass it again. Is my review material from 2012 still relevant? Can I use an updated supplement instead of purchasing all new materials? Link to Video (1:35) Facebook Questions (facebook.com/another71): Xubair - Is it possible to complete REG in two weeks, studying full time? Link to Video (2:17) Audrey - What are some tips on how much and what you should study the last two weeks before a test? Link to Video (2:39) Justin - I'm studying for BEC using the wiley book and online test bank and your audio and ninja notes. What is the best strategy/time allocation for reading and doing MCQ's? Link to Video (1:48) Justin D - Jeff, I've tried studying with another course (one that starts with a B) and I've had terrible results Gotta be honest, I'm feeling a bit down and defeated. It's my lifelong dream of becoming a CPA. Can you help? Thanks Link to Video (2:54) Gary - What is the true nature of a 1031 like-kind exchange? Link to Video (2:14) Forum Questions (another71.com/cpa-exam-forum): AScott89 - Do you think it's possible to study for an AUD retake in eight weeks or less?

The podcast is back. HIYA! Like the Podcast? Please Subscribe and Review! [Listen on iTunes] [Listen on Stitcher] [Listen on Tunein] Want to be on the Podcast? Ask Jeff Facebook Live In this episode, we had five NINJAs call into the NINJA Hotline. - Monica (FAR) - Sammy (BEC) - Sam (BEC) - James (FAR) - Mohammed There are two ways to get the podcast: YouTube, and an audio-only version that streams from the site. You can also subscribe on iTunes Free Resources: CPA Exam Survival Guide CPA Exam Study Planner Free NINJA CPA Review Materials Want to Study Less & Get Higher CPA Exam Scores? Can I send you $162.12 of Free CPA Review Materials that will help you... Study Less Avoid Common CPA Candidate Mistakes Get Higher Scores Spend More Time with Friends and Family Finally Pass and Get On With Your Life?      

The CPA Reviewed Podcast is back! (I can tell you missed it). Like the Podcast? Please Subscribe and Review! [Listen on iTunes] [Listen on Stitcher] [Listen on Tunein] Want to be on the Podcast? Ask Jeff Facebook Live Rod - I studied for FAR for over 5 months, went through my video course 3 times, as well as the Wiley test bank, and passed with a 77. Now that I'm studying for Audit I don't want to go through the same process. What lessons should I learn from my first studying experience? Alejandra - I have taken the audit exam 3 times and my scores were 70,69,70. What can I do to better prepare for my retake? Barbara - About 5 years ago, I started registering for the CPA Exam and never completed my registration. A whole lot of excuses later, I am ready to embark on this journey. Where do I begin? CPA Exam Survival Guide Ashley - Do you know if the pass rates for the exams are skewed so low because of 1) people who don't study, and 2) people who graduated 30+ years ago? If you had to guess, what percentage of people who have recently graduated with accounting degrees and are actively studying for the exam actually pass? Carolina - Is it possible to study day and night and pass all four sections in six weeks? Mike - I hate my job as an auditor and have a new job offer. I don't want to leave my company hanging during busy season. Should I tell the new company I'm available in April? Eric - Best way to quickly and efficiently pass the CPA Exam while studying full time? Alicia - How large are the NINJA Audio files? I am guessing they are MP3 files, but I'd like to know if they can fit on my old MP3 player which is only a 4GB player. Also how do the updates work for the notes and the audio? Do you have to provide copies of your failing scores to receive the updates? I was just wondering if for some reason an exam got pushed back from the 2014 year to the 2015 year because of whatever, would someone still be eligible for the updates for free? I'm planning on starting the exam this fall and with the weather here in the northeast and my luck, I'll get snowed out on at least one exam testing day. What is the best way to pass quickly and efficiently the CPA exam? I am between jobs and I want to take advantage of my time off. Get More CPA Reviewed Podcasts Free Resources: CPA Exam Survival Guide CPA Exam Study Planner Free NINJA CPA Review Materials Want to Study Less & Get Higher CPA Exam Scores? Can I send you $162.12 of Free CPA Review Materials that will help you... Study Less Avoid Common CPA Candidate Mistakes Get Higher Scores Spend More Time with Friends and Family Finally Pass and Get On With Your Life?      

NINJA Hotline Calls: 1 - BEC 2 - AUD 3 - MISC 4 - International Candidate 5 - AUD & FAR Like the Podcast? Please Subscribe and Review! [Listen on iTunes] [Listen on Stitcher] [Listen on Tunein] Want to be on the Podcast? Ask Jeff Facebook Live Call the NINJA Hotline. Get your CPA Exam Questions answered. Get emailed when it goes live next (you'll also get some free cpa review materials). Free NINJA CPA Review Materials Want to Study Less & Get Higher CPA Exam Scores? Can I send you $162.12 of Free CPA Review Materials that will help you... Study Less Avoid Common CPA Candidate Mistakes Get Higher Scores Spend More Time with Friends and Family Finally Pass and Get On With Your Life?