Season 3 Episode 6: CPA Exam: First-Time Tester Survival Guide

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Season 3 Episode 6: CPA Exam: First-Time Tester Survival Guide

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Are you preparing to take the CPA Exam for the first time? In this episode, we sit down with two prestigious Elijah Watt Sells Award winners who share their personal journeys, including the challenges they faced and the strategies that helped them succeed. Whether you are looking for a few helpful study hacks or just practical advice on how to balance it all, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration from top scorers who've been in your shoes. Tune in for the ultimate CPA Exam survival guide—and remember, every CPA started as a first-time test taker! This episode is hosted by Liz Burkhalter (Director CPA Pipeline, AICPA) who is joined by guest speakers, Samuel Abram and Ujjwal Ahluwalia. Bonus resource: Be sure to check out this article for helpful guidance from additional award winners! https://www.thiswaytocpa.com/exam/articles/passing-exam/cpa-exam-success-momentum-and-focus/.

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