Okay so I want to share my experience because I couldn't find much out there when I was studying. I failed my first attempt back in February by 4 points — which is honestly the worst feeling. I'd been using a random CCRS study guide I found online but it barely covered the reconciliation and cash management sections, which ended up being a big chunk of the exam.
Second time around I completely changed my approach. I spent about 6 weeks this time, maybe 8-10 hours a week, and I focused heavily on CCRS practice test questions to get used to how they phrase things. The wording on the actual exam is pretty specific and if you're not used to it you'll second-guess yourself constantly. I also made flashcards for all the regulatory compliance stuff because that tripped me up the first time.
Anyone else here studying for this right now? Happy to share more exam tips if it helps — I know how stressful this one is, especially if your employer is waiting on the certification.