Start with the questions.
Multiple-choice questions showed me which concepts I knew and where I needed to spend my time. The answer explanations were part of studying, not an afterthought.
Meet the founder
I passed all four CPA exams. Then I built the study tool I wished I had.
Hi, I’m Grace Tjiptadjaja, a California CPA and the founder of Summit CPA Review. I passed FAR, ISC, AUD, and REG on my first attempt in under four months. Summit is built around the same practice-first, memory-focused approach I used myself.
The mnemonics might be a little ridiculous, but that’s exactly why they stick.— Grace, founder
✓ FAR 83
✓ ISC 82
✓ AUD 81
✓ REG 91
✓ 4/4 on the first attempt
Why I created Summit
The material was overwhelming. My study method didn't have to be.
When I started studying for the CPA Exam, I realized that watching more lectures wasn't always helping me retain more information. I needed to know what I could actually remember when the question was in front of me.
So I started with multiple-choice questions, worked through the explanations, and revisited the topics I kept missing. I made my own mnemonics for rules that refused to stick. Some were funny, some were weird, and I remembered them.
I passed REG with a 91 after three weeks of preparation, despite not having taken a traditional dedicated tax course. I went on to pass all four sections on the first attempt. I built Summit to share the notes, original practice questions, and memory shortcuts I wish I'd had from day one.
The Summit approach
How I actually studied
These are the three habits behind my own CPA Exam preparation and the way Summit's materials are designed.
Revisit what you miss.
I returned to weak topics until I understood the underlying rule and could explain why each answer choice was right or wrong.
Use mnemonics that stick.
A memorable phrase or a few letters could bring an entire concept back to mind. It didn't have to sound serious to be useful.
A little about me
The person behind the notes
I graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a degree in Business Administration, with concentrations in accounting and finance. My professional background is in audit and assurance.
I love making complicated accounting ideas feel manageable. Summit combines that with my very real appreciation for an accounting pun.
I know that the CPA journey can feel intimidating, especially when you're balancing school, work, and everything else. My hope is that these resources help you study with a little more clarity and confidence.
Ready to overcome the Summit?
Explore blueprint-mapped notes, mnemonics, and original practice questions across all six CPA Exam sections.
For eligible new subscribers. Card required; $0 due during the trial, then the selected subscription price unless canceled before the trial ends. See current plan terms on the pricing page.