Monday, June 1, 2015

LIST of what it will take for me to pass a CPA Exam as of 06/01/2015

LIST of what it will take for me to pass a CPA Exam as of 06/01/2015



  1. White Noise - classical music on IPOD for up to 10 hours
  2. Obtain Tutors - kinetic & visual pictures - meet with Tutors 1x - 2x week for at least 3 hours
  3. All study materials required
  4. YouTube - Audio/tutoring
  5. A Working Agenda/Guideline
  6. Constant contact/daily with tutor (as a reminder of work)
  7. Upload Accounting/Tax Apps on Cellphone
  8. Rendezvous meeting spot every week (i.e. Starbucks)
  9. QuickBooks - Tutor to teach me QuickBooks (Accountant) - complete/ create case studies
  10. Meet with Accountant to go over 'Real Live' case studies
  11. Listen to CPA audio books (Amazon Kindle)
  12. Use Tape Recorder (me reading my own material and upload on computer MS WORD)
  13. Create Study Plan (as if I was to teach a CPA class myself)
  14. Create Guidelines
  15. Create Cheat Sheets
  16. Create laminated cheat sheet/ index cards
  17. Create binders On-The-Go with specific tabs (week-by-week)
  18. Mentored by Accountant (sit down to discuss topics via in person, Skype, and e-mail)
  19. Obtain Accounting/Tax Internship
  20. Take Medication - Adderall (ABC Show - Black Box)
  21. Exercise daily - Running/ Cross Fit/Marathon (take boxing, kickboxing, yoga & Pilates)
  22. Cleanse Body of toxins (i.e. Detox)
  23. Take vitamins
  24. Part-time Gig with Intuit & H&R Block Tax Institute - Answering Questions - Taxation
  25. Take Tests (weekly) and Quizzes (daily) - go over it for mistakes and understand each question and options given
  26. Watch American Greed, The Profit (CNBC), Shark Tank
  27. Reach Accounting Novels
  28. Purchase Dragon Speak, Scanner, USB Drive
  29. Sign Up for CPA Crash Course
  30. Join Study Group
  31. Attend Meetings & Round Table Forums
  32. Register for CPA tests (so I know when there is an End Date in the future)
  33. Conduct CRAM sessions (weekly, weekend, & monthly sessions)
  34. Create CPA Learning Kits for team members (personalized each Kit)
  35. Write a blog about obtaining CPA license (my ups & downs)
  36. Create Diagrams, pictures, charts (include art work, classical music, quotes, movies)
  37. Create only 1 -4 page summaries with visual aids and materials
  38. Job Shadow an (1) Accountant, (2) Forensic Accountant, (3) Enrolled Agent, (4) Fraud Agent and (5) Tax Attorney
  39. Create Infographics & Visual.ly
  40. Attend Live Accounting classes (local colleges & Universities)
  41. Join Local accounting organizations
  42. Become a Panelist at upcoming Accounting events
  43. Read up on changing Tax Law
  44. Read IRS pronouncements
  45. Read Court Cases
  46. Read official SEC documentation


  1.  In order for me to learn anything, I must know the ORIGIN and BACKGROUND of what I am learning (create an Intake sheet)
  2. Learn the history and background (Must Understand the Basics of what I am learning
  3. I must learn how to decipher information as I read (Do I comprehend what I have read; if not go back and draw the picture)
  4. Being consistent with my work/affairs - complete tasks after tasks
  5. Immediate follow-through within 24 - 48 hours
  6. Must have ALL materials in front of me
  7. Create minimal-zation
  8. Need Live support "Hold my hand", directly and clearly explains the questions and answers
  9. Live Support person MUST be creative - dress it up like Celebrity Gossip (visualization)
  10. I am a  Kinetic & Visual Learner



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