6. The 5 Mistakes CPA Exam Candidates Make (& How to Avoid Them)

EPISODE · May 9, 2025 · 16 MIN

6. The 5 Mistakes CPA Exam Candidates Make (& How to Avoid Them)

from CPA Exam Success · host Dawn Edelstein, CPA

🎙️ Episode 6: The 5 Mistakes That Make the CPA Exam Harder Than It Has to BeIf you’ve ever wondered why the CPA Exam feels so overwhelming—even when you’re “doing all the right things”—this episode is for you.I’m sharing the five mistakes I see CPA Exam candidates make again and again (because I made them too). These aren’t just study missteps—they’re mindset and strategy errors that can quietly stall your progress and drain your motivation.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why thinking too big can keep you stuck—and what to do instead✅ How independence can backfire when it turns into isolation✅ The subtle (but dangerous) mistake of sacrificing your well-being✅ How comparison chips away at your confidence—and how to rebuild it✅ The truth about failure (and how to stop fearing it before it happens)Whether you’re just starting or stuck in the messy middle, this episode will help you pause, reflect, and reset—so you can move forward with clarity, calm, and confidence.🔗 Ready to stop second-guessing and start making real progress?👉 Join my Group Coaching Program👉 Get CPA Exam Success Coaching if you're ready to be supported, study with confidence, and pass with ease.💬 Let's Chat on Zoom if you're stuck or overwhelmed and not sure what to do next. ($27 one-time offer)🗓️ Join my 30-Day Study Challenge if you are in the start-stop study cycle and want to finally make studying a consistent habit. ($67)📲 Join my Free Facebook Group and get real time support in my weekly LIVEs plus early access to my podcast episodes. (Free)📩 Have a question or want to share your breakthrough? Send me a message—I’d love to hear from you!🎧 Follow & Leave a Review if you found this episode helpful. Your support helps other CPA Exam candidates find this podcast!©MIAMI COACH CONNECTION, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Miami Coach Connection, Inc. accepts no liability for the content of this podcast, nor for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. Individual Results Vary.

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