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The Mindset Checklist for CPA Exam Prep

Nikki Winston, CPA — Thu, 28 May 2026 14:03:48 GMT

If you’re studying for the CPA exam and feeling scatterbrained, here’s a way to get you back on track.

This checklist covers you thinking about the CPA exam to applying for your license. Stay on track and keep yourself accountable.

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CPA Exam: ISC Exam Study Guide | CPA Exam Coaching with Nikki

Nikki Winston, CPA — Sun, 24 May 2026 20:54:56 GMT

This ISC study guide includes a summary of core topics tested on the ISC exam, the topics that CPA candidates struggle with most, plus a 10-week study plan so you're ready on exam day.

Why should you care about technology on the CPA exam?

ISC is a new discipline section of the CPA exam. While it's not the number-crunching you're used to seeing in other sections, the ISC section of the CPA exam shows you the systems side of things you need to know and how they impact your job as the CPA.

Access the ISC Study Guide below.

CPA Exam: A Summary of the REG and TCP Blueprints | CPA Exam Coaching with Nikki

Nikki Winston, CPA — Fri, 15 May 2026 23:30:13 GMT

The changes to the REG section of the CPA exam were more about clarifying content that was testable than they were about adding things. These changes came about because of input from stakeholders: educators, employers, and universities. Some content was already there but needed to be refined in how they were presented.

The REG exam can be overwhelming a…

CPA Candidates: This is How You Study for the FAR Exam | CPA Exam Coaching with Nikki

Nikki Winston, CPA — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:21:37 GMT

FAR teaches the foundational concepts of accounting so it’s important for candidates to learn FAR content (not memorize) as its content may show up in other sections of the CPA exam.

I recently hosted a live session on how to study for the FAR exam. Below is a summary of the discussion and the replay link for those who missed us live.

CPA Exam | FAR: Cash to Accrual Tutorial | CPA Exam Coaching with Nikki

Nikki Winston, CPA — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:49:06 GMT

Three key things that trip CPA candidates up about cash to accrual conversions are:

First, the difference between cash and accrual accounting is the accruals and deferrals.
Second, understand when to add something back vs. deducting it.
Third, this is becoming a bigger priority as more larger companies acquire smaller, “mom and pop” shops that may be ope…

Bond Accounting for the CPA Exam | FAR | CPA Exam Coaching with Nikki

Nikki Winston, CPA — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:50:34 GMT

When market conditions were favorable and interest rates moved in the right direction, bond issuances moved into the billions.

When I was studying for the FAR exam, I was hoping for a bond simulation on my actual exam. I knew, hands down, I would knock that one out and get every part right. I spent four years doing bond accounting as a Senior Accountant…