How to Study for the CPA
Pointer to the full CPA study guide — section ordering, Becker/Wiley integration, and the new Disciplines.
What you'll learn
- Section ordering (see linked guide)
- Hours per section
- Disciplines decision
- TBS strategy
The mistake most students make
Taking FAR last because it's hardest. The volume fades over 18 months and you have less buffer if you fail.
How Fennie helps
Full [CPA study plan](/study/cpa) with Daily Plans aligned to Becker/Wiley schedule.
Step by step
- 01FAR first or second
- 02150+ hours per section minimum
- 03Daily MCQ, weekly TBS
- 04Final 2 weeks: simulated exams
- 05Don't sit below 70% practice
FAQ
Where's the full guide?
[/study/cpa](/study/cpa).
How long to pass all 4?
30 months from first pass.
Which Discipline?
BAR, ISC, or TCP — match your work.
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