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AICPA practice exam updated with enhanced sample test questions for CPA Exam

To help CPA candidates get a better feel for the CPA Exam, the AICPA has free practice exams simulating the real exam. There is one sample test for every exam section. Auditing and Attestation (AUD), Financial Accounting and Report (FAR) and Regulation (REG) have five testlets with 10 multiple-choice questions and six task-based simulations. Business Environment […]

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The 3 Most Misunderstood Parts of Setting up Your Tax Prep Business

If you’re doing it right, a lot goes into setting up your own tax preparation business. (Yes, it can be daunting, but that’s why we take you through it step-by-step beyond just learning HOW to become a tax preparer.)  However, by far, from what we’ve seen at The Income Tax School, the 3 most misunderstood […]

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Surgent Partners with NAEA to Create Pathway to EA Program

Surgent Professional Education and the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) recently announced the Pathway to EATM Program. The goal of this partnership is to shine a light on this in-demand career. The Pathway to EA program is designed to increase the amount of enrolled agent candidates, and improve candidate’s Special Enrollment Exam (SEE) pass […]

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How AI Is Reshaping the Accounting Industry

Artificial intelligence is on the rise and affecting all industries globally, including accounting. Artificial intelligence is all about extending what the computer is capable of doing to another level. It allows systems to make predictions and changes accurately, similar to human beings. It also enables computers to do something that was left to human beings; […]

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Writing academic work on the Internet portal writemypapers.org according to your wishes

Writing complex academic papers is relevant for every modern student. Academic work is an independent work of a student, shows his ability to use the knowledge gained while studying at university, to use scientific literature, actively work with it, clearly analyze and systematize various empirical studies conducted by students and other scientists, to draw conclusions […]

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Take the Summer to Prep for the Enrolled Agent Exam

Do you HAVE to become an enrolled agent with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in order to be a tax preparer? No. All you really need to prepare taxes is to obtain a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) from the IRS (as well as some tax-prep knowledge, of course, if you’re going to do it […]

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What You Need to Know for the 2020 CMA Exam Changes

The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) has announced changes for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam starting in January of 2020. The announcement comes after the most recent job analysis study conducted by the IMA revealed changes in the job market reported by over 2,000 current practicing professionals in the field. The IMA’s goal is to make the CMA Exam as relevant to the current professional environment as possible in order to prepare CMA candidates for a dynamic career as a finance or accounting professional.

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Tax News Recap: Gifts, Grifts, & Data Shifts

As the old adage goes, April showers bring May flowers. That especially rings true in the tax world! With Tax Season 2019 officially in the books, tax pros finally have some time to stop and smell the roses. Whether you’ve been relaxing, tying up loose business ends, or taking care of some spring cleaning, catch […]

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