How to Pass FAR CPA Exam with a "90" in 30 DAYS! **FIRST TRY**

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Hi everyone, in this video I show you my study materials, my study plan, and my method of studying and reviewing for the FAR section of the CPA Exam. Hopefully this helps you pass FAR when you take it the first time!!
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[@pennythechiweenie3345]

Thank you for all the good advice. I’m going to take the test after working in the field for 30 years! It’s never too late!!

[@TwinedHorizon3]

Angie Conover good luck!

[@AbdulAlim-cs2xf]

hi bu tu

[@trna7165]

Good luck!

[@user-xy2ly4uz6p]

Did you pass?

[@pennythechiweenie3345]

1234556 I’m going to take FAR in September.

[@johnclinton8435]

This guy is so humble and he gives great advice. Thank you so much.

[@SeanTodd]

Thank you for the kind compliment!

[@niveditapandey6083]

True that. Although this is the first video of his that I have watched. But one can feel so by just this one! :)

[@taylorlaurenstein]

If I didn’t learn anything I learned you can play with the speed on KZbin just like Becker! Great video!

[@juliepurscell3386]

Thanks for sharing. I am out of school 10 years and working full-time while studying. I really needed to see this video today.

[@boriskasabov4607]

Sean, I had a couple parts expire and never finished even half the FAR material, but love your videos. I am also going to take these again in your order. I do work for myself but am flexible so fingers crossed I can get these done like you in a timely manner!

[@deeplymissMJ]

Way to go! Thank you for making this video. I studied all day during this weekend, having a panic attack thinking about brutal simulations in the exam.

[@SeanTodd]

Thank you! You'll be fine! The simulations aren't much more difficult than the ones becker gives you they're just longer, just take a deep breath and take them one at a time and you'll be fine!

[@parisfrance14]

So awesome to see that I am doing your method and it worked for you!!! Hoping I have the same luck - thank you for your tips and motivation!!!

[@audreym3404]

Really liked this video with sound advice and such dignified humility! I feel like this can be said to many other aspects in life, congrats on passing FAR! I am studying for it now, it is so much information and I'm not the best test taker. Thanks for making this video and will definitely be heeding your advice.

[@SeanTodd]

Thank you so much! Good luck with your studying!

[@chrisauster9899]

Hey, I just want to say thank you. I am gearing up to take FAR and waiting for my Becker review to come through. This has given me a great idea for what to expect while studying, and what sort of plan I can create for myself to tackle this exam. Thank you again and I hope you and your family have been well! Cheers!

[@SeanTodd]

You can do it!

[@youandme9569]

Thanks man, this video is really encouraging !!! I just started studying FAR and I'm working full-time. So far my plan is getting up around 4 a.m. five days a work and studying 2 hrs each morning before work. I haven't been able to add evening studying so far because I'm always tired after spending almost 2 hours in traffic getting home. I've been out of school for about 3yrs now so getting back to studying mode has been challenging to say the least but it's slowly coming back to me. I've been trying to watch the lecture and take notes but it's not really working for me. So I think i'm just going to read the lecture at my own pace and forget the videos altogether. I'm giving myself 2 months to just read the text and take notes all my notes. After that then I'll begin the review process and practice exams . Excellent video and I really appreciate the advise!!!

[@drewhipple10]

How did this work for you?

[@jacobg8640]

This was such a great video! I already have trouble with staying focused enough to actually retain information, so after I got a 50 on the MCQ for module 2 of F1, I panicked that I couldn't recall the things I remember being the easy part in college. It's reassuring to know I'm not behind. Thank god I have a full year of part time classes where I can easily study 30-40 hrs. My goal is to knock out the whole thing before I start working.

[@SeanTodd]

You got it! That's a great plan

[@nstvns15]

Watched this video a few months ago and just wanted to come back and say thank you. Just got my score back and passed. U a real one!

[@SeanTodd]

Congrats! Glad to hear it helped you out

[@johnwarwick630]

Hey Sean, ive been attempting to study for FAR for about 3 months now and i restarted a couple times. I have been super discouraged because of my current situation (moved out right after college, working laborious jobs until i start at my firm, moving around a lot) but after watching this video i have found motivation. Thank you, and i wish you the best.

[@SeanTodd]

You can do it! Focus on them one at a time, knock one out, and then onto the next, all of a sudden you'll be done and will never have to worry about it again

[@samuelakash9053]

Huge respect sean. I'm truly motivated by this video, prior I didn't have any hope that I would be able to clear the cpa exam but now, by god's grace I've been blessed to hear your inspiring words and thank you for sharing such in-depth video and I'll surely look forward to ask any questions in the future 😊..

[@shathaalqaoud]

thank you so much.. you gave some tips that are actually easy to follow and straight to the point. thumbs up

[@yvanbovard3781]

Thanks for all the advice! I'm following your method with Becker and taking the exam in about 2 months (already studied for 2 months, but working at the same time) I'll be sure to check out your next videos.

[@SeanTodd]

Good luck! You got this!

[@CPACareerPaths]

Wow! Good job on passing FAR with such a high score in such a short period of time! 👏🎉🎊

[@sallopez5071]

Thank you so much. I am HYPED to study.

[@mohammeduddin1422]

Amazing advice, thank you for sharing. Will definitely adopt this studying strategy.

[@caseymoore1029]

I appreciate how you ended the video and put the scores in perspective. I've felt very pressured to score very high but I also work full time. With that being said I think I wont be as hard on myself now. Thanks for the great discussion!

[@SeanTodd]

I'm glad it helped! I hope you pass everything first try!

[@angelachapman4415]

Thank you. It was good to hear from someone who used Becker. I have 3 kids and trying to do this and definitely been questioning if I can. It was encouraging to know you weren't getting all those multiple choice right the first time through and still got a 90 on the exam. I am hoping I can stay the course but I do expect to study for FAR for at least 3 months because I don't have time to treat it like a job- just trying to get through one section a week.

[@SeanTodd]

Angela Chapman it’ll take a lot of time but if it’s what you want then go get it! Knowing how much my mom did for me, although I’m sure the rewards offset it, I can only imagine being a mother is far more difficult than passing these tests. If you can be a mom to 3 kids im certain you’ve got this in the bag!

[@indiomonk123]

Thanks for the feedback. I like that you mentioned your study hours. Some say 130 hours, some say 250 plus. It's good to get real world experiences. Thanks!

[@stephanieestrada7247]

Thank you so much for making this video, really calmed my nerves. I just started studying this week, starting with FAR also but I've been feeling so nervous about the whole entire CPA exam. Hearing your insight really encouraged me and lifted up my spirits, now I feel more confident in myself. Looking forward to your next video, now I gotta get back into studying

[@KatieThomasCPA]

Stephanie Estrada youve got this!!

[@user-xy2ly4uz6p]

Katie Thomas, CPA did you pass!?

[@yenyerita]

Hey girl! Did you ended up becoming a CPA?

[@ucfanatic1]

Thanks for the video! "Studying" can be a broad term and I appreciate that you broke down your method so well.

[@SeanTodd]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@mahmoudabuzaid4617]

Congratulation for the outstanding mark, and thanks a lot for the video :)

[@michaelvu9694]

Congratulation to you. Thank you very much for sharing your experience which is very helpful to me. I like your studying method.

[@joshuawoods3789]

Really appreciate this. Thanks for posting

[@johnclinton8435]

I really like your videos and you are prompt answering questions.

[@Finsproutcom]

What a humble man! Thank you so muchm

[@hendrick32]

Congrats man! Thanks for the inspiration

[@sarahamine8002]

omg thank you, just about to start the process after I graduate in December and I am so scared. This was so helpful! You are super humble about your scores though. Congrats, on passing all 4 parts!! Amazing :)

[@SeanTodd]

You got it! Glad you found it helpful!

[@theresarohm]

So helpful, thank you and congrats!!

[@emmachastain3201]

Hey, this is super helpful! Thank you :) I'm studying right now and am trying to do it in 30-40 days

[@BanerjeeBeats]

How did it go

[@petejv7325]

Congrats!

[@lightorchestrator]

Thanks for the video Sean. I've started studying for FAR myself since the end of last month and I've been a little unsure if I can do this. Even though I aced all my accounting courses I'm still taken back by how much to know and how slowly I've progressed so far (Still less than halfway through my materials for FAR). Watching your videos though it sounds to me like I am taking the right steps and just need to keep going. Congrats on passing all the exams, hopefully I'll join you in the CPA ranks someday.

[@SeanTodd]

You will definitely join me one day! You can do it, just take it one step at a time :)

[@niveditajha1942]

Congratulations on passing the first three exams! I feel motivated and guided after seeing your video. Thanks!

[@sabrinadu6223]

Hi Sean, thank you very much for your awesome video. I watched it couple of times already. It's very impressive that you passed FAR with a top score. I have been struggling with the CPA exam in the past 10 years. I am a horrible notes taker. I feel everything is important and I literally copy everything from the book. Could you please advice how to take notes and share couple of modules of your notes for FAR? Thank you very much!

[@Indian-sd4qh]

Brilliant plan. Nicely explained. Thank you so much.

[@SeanTodd]

No problem, good luck!

[@claudiapastorahdez6177]

Thank you! I work full time but some of your advice will definitely work for me as well. Hoping to pass FAR soon...

[@SeanTodd]

Good luck! You can do it :)

[@stellayang1645]

Love your attitude and appreciate your advices♥️

[@jesse-oe7wr]

Thanks for the vid Sean! Helped me tremendously!

[@SeanTodd]

Glad it helped!

[@johnclinton8435]

I am taking BEC right now. I finished all the chapter now I am in the mode to practice questions and take full test.

[@Nefertiti7788]

Thanks for the tips. I hope I can pass too in 2 months while working full time 🙏

[@Tklover6767]

Thank you so much for the great content young man

[@PatMasson-ep2dj]

Passing the CPA exams is when you study hard, if you can't study or you don't have time for your studies I'd advise you get yourself a help like Mr Willard.

[@kelvinthomas6124]

People keep talking about Willard all over KZbin, he must be a very awesome help.

[@JamesWilliams-um8oq]

Yes you're correct but remember heaven helps those who help themselves, try studying if you can't study then get yourself a good help

[@BarryRiggs-vi1hc]

I studied for months and couldn't pass, I guess passing is a blessing

[@VivianThompson-og2gj]

CPA exam might seem so tough to pass but studying very hard is a very vital sc. kill to win trust me.

[@BrightBiden]

Everyone has their own way, Willard worked for me and studying didn't .

[@AudibyN8ture]

I truly appreciate your kind words at the end especially. I'm a full time working single mom and i've been studying for FAR almost a year (a bit embarrassed) this Pandemic didn't make things easier as I had to home-school my son and adjust to working from home. I've been feeling extremely discouraged but I'm honestly motivated to pick up my books again and start pushing!

[@nirvanabudhathoki2533]

You motivated me. I feel like I have no responsibility still I don't study. Goodluck. Crush it.

[@niveditapandey6083]

I loved your video Sean! :) Looks like you have a good personality :)

[@samboone7687]

How many modules did you do per day? I’m struggling at picking up my pace. I finish about 1 chapter per week. I’d like to do 2 per week. Any advice for this?

[@BaderalsiwanREM]

Thanks you give us some words which make us go forward

[@scollins6278]

Thank you for your honest advice.

[@edwinbenitez503]

Thank you, I’m taking FAR on July. Working full time 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@SeanTodd]

You can do it!

[@jamiesonholyoak8451]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing your experience

[@SeanTodd]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@nhil4227]

I take REG in two days and i should be studying but im watching these videos instead :-) I hope to try these tips when i take FAR next!!

[@archanasharon6065]

Thank you so much for the content and your right - FAR is a grind and we gotta pamper our minds..Gonna take the FAR in two month, I just have a question- I take a lot of time in solving mcqs in FAR than in sims, I just wanna know how did you strategise your time? Thank you :)

[@scollins6278]

Thank you for your honest advice

[@laluyank4452]

Very informative, thank you for sharing your experience!

[@SeanTodd]

No problem!

[@monarchsharma5313]

Hi , I subscribed you because of good piece of advise from you . Now a days good advises are nearly negligible ..Thanks for making such a informative video ..Thanks Man!

[@SeanTodd]

No problem, I'm glad it's helped you out!

[@MrTacos32]

Two weeks till my test....hopefully I can come back to this when I pass! Thanks man

[@vivalacarlo]

Hope you passed!

[@mashedpotato9482]

Wish you best!

[@MrTacos32]

@@mashedpotato9482 sooo close... got a 73

[@mashedpotato9482]

MrTacos32 i am sorry to hear that. You will get it next time!

[@justanotherperson7798]

@@MrTacos32 update pls

[@jamesko9631]

Hi Sean. I've watched all your videos on CPA exam and thank you for providing CPA candidates like myself with helpful information. I am taking my first exam FAR in 6 weeks and I am planning to follow your study plan but I am overwhelmed by the sheer volume of material I have to know. My question for you is if you had to know every detail in Becker textbook to get your score of 90 or you just have to understand the general concept to receive passing score. Thank you once again for your videos.

[@SeanTodd]

James Ko I definitely did not know every single detail when I took the exam, but I knew enough about each topic to have an understanding which guided me through the test

[@shawnsenese1760]

I just passed all parts of the CPA a month ago. I wished I took them all right after I graduated. Working full time and studying was pretty difficult. Taking a summer off after graduating and studying for the test is a good game plan.

[@tylerhicks9926]

I am taking the BEC test in March this year. My graduate School program has preparations courses for each exam and i have to have the simulations completed but a certain date. What do you recommend for this as I have to have these completed bye a cetrtain date but I have already found that they are good reviews. Do you think before I take the actual exam to go back and look at these or take new simulations questions on the practice questions? thank you

[@johnclinton8435]

When you studied, did you complete the entire lecture in the chapter before you do the questions or listen a section of the chapter and do questions. Does Becker allows to break sections of the chapter. Because I feel like some chapters are to long and it would be ideal to practice questions by subchapter rather than a bulk chapter.

[@ashleyjohnson5283]

I know this video is old, but thank you!!! The info is definitely still relevant!!!

[@rattyking7102]

thanks man.big talk for big brains. for all latest CPA books especially FAR , i can be of some help i guess

[@delbatchio]

I took your advice and passed in 20 days. Awesome

[@SeanTodd]

Happy for you brother! Killed it!

[@chekpak9745]

@Sean Todd can you suggest me in selecting the state while applying for CPA as I am Non US Citizen ?

[@leighdigons76]

Did you do a lecture, then skills then mcq, or did you do ALL of the lectures then go back and do the skills practice and mcq?

[@chippz223]

Hi there, im currently studying for far, chapter 10 (government accounting) and for some reason its just not sticking easily as the other chapter.I was wondering if you had any recommendations or tips to help study this chapter?

[@lovelybev1465]

When did you review your notes?

[@rituconsul]

Hi Sean, Thank you for making this video. I keep toying with which review to go to so it was nice to hear from you. I do have a question. I was reading some articles where people have studied with FAR through 6000+ MCQ's. Did you do that many? Is that how many Becker has in that one section? It has been a long time since I took accounting. I mean a long time. Perhaps you did so well because you just finished your degree....

[@SeanTodd]

rituconsul I did somewhere in the 2-3000 question range, there are plenty of different studying strategies that will work well, you just have to find the one that works best for you! Most important thing is to get started and not just sit around trying to find the “perfect” strategy because there isn’t one

[@shoaibsamim5898]

Hey bro, thanks for the great information Due I don't access to online courses right now, what text books do you recommend for FAR until I can have the becker? Thanks

[@johnnymancebo5201]

Hey sean how many weeks did you take on the simulated exams?

[@monarchsharma5313]

Hi Sean , Need your help please ! How many questions are enough for one chapter to test and move to next chapter. Suppose F5 comprises of 6 parts so do you go for MCQ for individual part or for complete chapter for test and how many questions did you test and what is criteria to know that I can move to next chapter. Hope I make you understand my problem because feeling very low and do not understand how can I pass this exam smoothly. Thank you in Advance!

[@dennischen2739]

Hello, thanks for the advice! I also have another question if it is not too much trouble. After spending 6 weeks studying all the material, I now have around 2 weeks until I take FAR, and I don't remember some of the earlier chapters too well because they were so long ago.. Would you recommend doing the final review book/lectures before jumping into MCQs, or should I go straight into MCQs while using the final review as a reference?

[@SeanTodd]

Go straight into MCQ, the final review book and lectures were a waste of time in my opinion as everyone has different strengths/weaknesses but to each their own!

[@johnclinton8435]

After finishing all The chapters what do you usually do?

[@megajameer]

This is extremely helpful. Thanks! I just wonder how much studying you had done in College before FAR i.e. just undergrad or with at least a masters?

[@SeanTodd]

I received all 150 units in my undergrad, I was a double major in business administration and accounting

[@PhuongTran-rm8eh]

Did you do the final review section at all? How long does it take if you did?

[@payal664466]

Hey there, can u pls give me the of 2020 syllabus. As I m not getting it cos I m from india

[@johnclinton8435]

If you take more time than what you plan what do you do

[@johnclinton8435]

How much time did you spend on each testlet

[@tlterrell]

Thank you!!! This was very helpful.

[@SeanTodd]

No problem!

[@mohabuleenhaneen8315]

How can I get this EBook?

[@caharmeetuppal556]

Hey can you please suggest which review course is best

[@kevinli885]

How do you study multiple choice?

[@sammijobrashears274]

Thank you for your tips! What did you do in between your simulation tests?

[@SeanTodd]

Sammi Jo Brashears review whatever I messed up in them with MCQ and notes

[@sunnysun963]

Hey Sean! I used your videos to help prep me for FAR and I scored similar to you for my first mock. RN I am hammering my weaknesses for the chapters I need work on, and hopefully I can pass on AUG 10. I plan on doing FAR in about 7.5 weeks (due to my last 2 master classes) and I hope to pass it in one go. On my last 1.5 weeks of review and my goal is a 75 haha. Do you think I can do all of my CPA exams before January when I start with my firm next year? I am also mentally prepared to retake FAR as it is my first CPA exam, so I will make adjustments to my study plan if that happens. The nonstop grind 50 hrs a week is brutal but hopefully it's all worth it in the end! 11 days left ahhhhh.

[@woahdereboiiii]

do i need to read every single thing?

[@anthonyalvino1810]

Thank you so much that was so helpful!

[@SeanTodd]

I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@toddturley4018]

When you say you went back and did the sims how did you do it? Did you watch the master video along with it and then just keep doing it until you didn't need to us their video to help or did you just know everything? I just started my study and I look at them and they seem like so Intimidating. Once I watch video I see that it's not as bad as I thought but still kind of hard to figure out the information. So long story short how did you handle learning them?

[@keepingitkasey]

Sheesh a 90!

[@baharehedalat5696]

I am doing this unit in Australia. am wondering of Becker materials are useful for CPA Australia?

[@zharikrishna5675]

awesome video really helped

[@kaitlyn3983]

Crazy I did the same exact thing as you but waiting for my results 🙏🏽

[@SeanTodd]

I'm sure you did great!

[@mohsinbukhari3318]

Did u pass?

[@yilunqian6168]

Thanks for sharing!!!

[@arberielajqi2046]

Hey Sean, I had a quick question because I am finding conflicting information with regard to the exam requirements. Do you know if you have to have prior work experiece in accounting in order to sit for the exam? In New York?

[@SeanTodd]

Can't say for sure but I highly doubt you need work experience to sit for it, I didn't in California. Look at your state board of accountancy for the most up to date information

[@irenezadonska462]

Sean, I need your advise. As I have metioned before I am studying for FAR with Becker. I have noticed that once I learn next 2 Fs I completly forgot the previous one. It seems like memory capacity is two Fs only. Lol. I am trying to do regular reviews but it doesnot help that much. Did you have problems like this? Could you suggest anything from your experience? Thank you in advanced.

[@mohamednasr6834]

Make a summary for each lesson, write it by your hand, And after finishing all lessons, read your summary again and go to test bank and then mock exam, All people i met studying FAR was suffering from forgetting many parts, but at the end after you read you summary 2 times you will memorize

[@smartyyoung7319]

Way to go bro, taking FAR in 49 days.

[@SeanTodd]

Good luck, you got it!

[@KatieThomasCPA]

SmartyYang 2016 you’re going to crush it!

[@kaviyaelango3828]

Hi, did u take notes while studying?

[@josemolina8897]

Which one do y’all recommend? Pro, premium, or advantage?

[@lukeb8569]

Hey Awesome Video! I am scoring low 60's on my practice exams and I'm 2 weeks out from the actual exam. What score should I be aiming for with the practice exams?

[@karimae9811]

Did you pass

[@marisolmedrano9029]

Hey Sean, did you have to take the test in person or online?