December 2020

TIP #1 - Start small and work your way up. You must prepare for your studies with the right approach. Begin studying with your strongest area first, in small study sessions. This approach will help you develop a level of comfort with the material. When you begin studying with the CFE Exam Prep Course, select one of the four main sections and start answering the questions, preferably your strongest section first. As you continue studying, increase the time of your study sessions as you become more comfortable.

TIP #2 - Avoid becoming unproductive. Overthinking might cause you to become unproductive with your studies. Set a time limit for making decisions. Mark a question if it’s giving you trouble, and then move to the next one. One question might help you remember the answer to another question. Don’t overthink it!

TIP #3 - Learn the style of the CFE Exam Prep Course. When you’re facing multiple-choice questions, resist the tendency to read too much into the questions and answers. Read the question once, then (without looking at your options) think of a good answer. See if the answer you came up with matches one that is listed. If it does, select it and move on! If it’s multiple choice, you’ll need to know definitions and concepts. Focus on understanding all the concepts presented to you.

TIP#4 - Maintain a positive attitude. If you are struggling with the material, take a break, but be sure to return to your studies. A positive attitude will give you energy to push through and continue your journey toward becoming a CFE.