| Following CPA exam courses from home is very | | | | such as: |
| different from attending a traditional classroom | | | | The date and time live resources are available |
| with a teacher and several dozen students. It cuts | | | | to help, on demand. |
| on commuting time and adds flexibility in your | | | | The date and time webinars are available, if |
| daily schedule, but requires much discipline. | | | | any. |
| The self-educated people are generally more | | | | The date and time of test exams, if any. |
| comfortable with distance education, which uses | | | | Contact information for questions on the |
| both text books and different multimedia. Most of | | | | material itself. |
| the difficulties stem from the lack of interaction | | | | B. Define what are the important learning goals |
| with the teacher and students. This lack of | | | | for each topic in the CPA exam courses. The idea |
| interaction deprives the student of a source of | | | | is to get an overall picture of your study plan. |
| enrichment, but the learning disadvantage can be | | | | C. Always use all the material relevant to a topic |
| fortunately be offset by designating a contact | | | | or section covered. |
| person with whom it is possible to communicate | | | | D. Establish a work day schedule with a minimum |
| throughout the course. | | | | number of hours, to study a topic and do practical |
| The following tips will help you succeed in your | | | | tutorials. |
| CPA exam courses: | | | | E. Plan your schedule to allow one or two weeks |
| A. Review the material before you start the | | | | for a final review before the examination date. |
| home study program. This includes instructions, | | | | F. Consider if you can expand your knowledge |
| books, DVDs, list of additional resources, MP3s, | | | | using other resources such as colleagues or |
| etc.. Make sure you have on hand information | | | | internet. |