What are the best CPA exam study materials and methods?

I am currently pursuing this. I am using CPAExcel study materials and I enjoy them. The videos are instructional and well-done. Books are to the point and offer candidates study tips. Here is a link: http://www.cpaexcel.com/courseware/courseware.jsp

Her success on her first try though will be mostly on her desire and effort to learn the materials, setting aside time with family and friends, eating, sleeping, dreaming CPA review material. I think if she chooses Becker or CPAExcel she will do well. But how well she does will depend on how much effort she puts into it, and how well she tests. After all some people do not test well.

Best of luck to her, and happy studying.

I used Bisk to pass the exam though many folks I knew also used Becker. My suggestion is she think about the best way she learns. For example, there are in-class review programs, video lectures, books, and online websites. All add slightly different components to the review process, but aren't necessarily needed for every candidate. In my case, I was a "read the book" and take the exam person. The only time I watched a video lecture was on the very complicated stuff that I was a little rusty from college or those topics I never covered in college or my job.

The most important thing is not the books or review materials, but ensuring she dedicates the time required to study. Most programs suggest 15-20 hours each week to prepare. This is not a trivial task and is certainly a commitment that she needs to stick to for several months.

Best of luck to her.