Surgent CPA Review co-founder Liz Kolar recently shared an overview on what every candidate should know about the FAR section of the CPA Exam. Here’s what she had to say: Governmental accounting One of the areas in FAR that we hear students have trouble with is Governmental Accounting. Many students haven’t seen it on the […]
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5 Ways to Get in On Small Business Saturday as a Tax Business
Small Business Saturday is right around the corner! While this special holiday is geared towards holiday shopping and supporting retail businesses, it’s also about celebrating the small, local business in your community. And, if you are a local tax firm, that means you too! Don’t write the holiday off as not for you – take […]
Guide to Start and Grow Your Successful Tax Business – eBook download
n Please note: The Guide to Start and Grow Your Successful Tax Business is a guidebook – not a course or webinar. This product is non-refundable. n n Topics Include: n n n n Learning Tax Preparation & Obtaining Credentials n Developing a Business Plan n Risk Management n Getting Started as a Tax Business […]
Guide to Start and Grow Your Successful Tax Business PDF download
n Please note: The Guide to Start and Grow Your Successful Tax Business is a guidebook – not a course or webinar. This product is non-refundable. n n Topics Include: n n n n Learning Tax Preparation & Obtaining Credentials n Developing a Business Plan n Risk Management n Getting Started as a Tax Business […]
Video: Quick tips on CPA Exam ratios
Surgent CPA Review co-founder, Liz Kolar recently shared her quick tips on how to memorize key CPA Exam ratios. Here’s what she had to say: Return on ratio The first CPA Exam ratio candidates should become familiar with is the “return on” ratio. The phrase “return on” means “net income divided by.” The formula for […]
It’s OK to Say No: How and When to Fire Problem Clients (Nicely)
Sometimes someone special walks through your door – someone so special that they make you want to scream in frustration. I’m talking about the problem client – also called the toxic client. We’re talking about that person who does nothing but cause you problems and agony. The ones who make you question why you went […]
Everything CPA candidates need to know about 2019 REG changes
In 2019, the biggest changes candidates will see on the CPA Exam will be on the Regulation (REG) section. Keep reading to learn more about where these REG changes came from, when the new tax law will be tested, what we recommend to candidates, and a list of exactly what those changes entail. Tax Cuts […]
EA vs AFSP: Finding the Right Path for Your Tax Career
If you’re ready to take your tax career to the next level, you may be considering earning your Enrolled Agent (EA) credential or participating in the IRS’s Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP). But which one is best for your specific career? And how do you go about earning each? In this post, we’ll cover the […]
Estimate your CPA Exam score before you sit
One of the biggest anxieties for CPA Exam candidates is knowing whether or not they’re ready to sit for and pass the CPA Exam. Traditional wisdom centers around a specific number of hours studied as an indicator of whether or not candidates will pass. However, not everyone learns at the same rate or in the […]