CPA Exam Prep

Professional Development CPA Exam Prep Active Recall

Deep Work for High Stakes: Why Flashcards Fail Complex Careers

A guide for professionals navigating complex exams and career growth, comparing rote memorization with iterative learning loops for long-term retention and mastery.

7 min Jan 4, 2026

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Surviving the Valley of Despair: Navigating Month 3 of CPA Prep

Learn how to overcome the mid-way burnout in long-term certification journeys and maintain momentum during the most difficult phase of professional study.

7 min Oct 11, 2025

Active Recall CPA Exam Prep Professional Development

The Illusion of Competence: Why Watching Lectures Won't Save You When It Counts

An analysis of passive learning versus active recall for CPA candidates and professionals. We compare Becker video lectures against HeyLoopy's iterative quizzing method.

7 min Sep 5, 2025

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Accounting Major: The CPA Head Start and Mastering the 150 Hours

A guide for accounting majors on navigating the 150-hour rule and using iterative learning to master CPA concepts early for a successful career.

7 min Aug 19, 2025

Generative learning Adaptive technology CPA exam prep

Adaptive vs. Generative Technology: Why Infinite Practice Beats Smart Sorting

A deep dive into the difference between adaptive study tools like Surgent and generative learning platforms like HeyLoopy for CPA candidates and ambitious professionals.

6 min Aug 13, 2025

The SOP they learned six months ago is already fading.

Death of the Binder