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If You’re Failing the CPA Exam, You’re Not Making the Most of Bathroom Breaks

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As stupid as this tip is, there is actually some science-y stuff at work here. Psychologists have long known that changing your preferred study location can improve retention.

So get up and take those books into the can; not only can you squeeze in a little multi-tasking, you could potentially gain at least an extra hour of study time each day (we've said this before but just leave empty Chipotle bags on your desk, no one is going to interrogate you about your copious restroom time).

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