Everybody knows what Microsoft Office is, and everybody knows it’s important to have on your resume – but do you know why? Hiring managers expect working professionals to be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Powerpoint. Here are three reasons why. Communication is crucial for leadership As you look to take steps in […]
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Failed the CPA Exam? 4 reasons to try an adaptive review course
Failing the CPA Exam isn’t a great feeling, but with four separate sections, each with a pass rate around 50%, it’s likely candidates will have one failure under their belt before they pass. It can be intimidating to jump back into the game after you’ve failed the CPA Exam, but with the right study plan […]
New Year, New Goals – Why Have Them & How to Make Them Achievable
With a new year upon us, it’s a chance to start fresh – a sort of reboot. We could all certainly use that after the year we just had. A great way to start fresh is to set new goals for yourself. Goals give your life a sense of purpose Ever feel like your just […]
Tips to maintain focus while wearing a mask during CPA Exam
It’s a unique time to be sitting for the CPA Exam, we know. With that comes a whole set of new unique challenges to face, too. One of which is wearing a mask during the CPA Exam. As we stand, the CPA Exam must be sat in person with no remote testing abilities. Because of […]
Looking Back on 2020
This last year has been an interesting one to say the least! As we close out this extremely challenging year, I thought I’d reflect on some of the biggest news 2020 has given us. In the news On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, almost two months after the first […]
Video: What is your ReadySCORE™ and how can it help you pass the CPA Exam?
Surgent CPA Review co-founder Liz Kolar recently sat down with us to share details about Surgent’s ReadySCORE™ – a personalized score that measures a student’s readiness to sit for the CPA Exam. How does this affect our pass rate? See what Liz has to say: CPA Exam pass rates ReadySCORE is calibrated to real CPA […]
How to Keep Clients Coming In – Despite the Pandemic
With the threat of rising COVID-19 cases, there’s a concern that clients will opt to stay home and prepare their own taxes this season to save money and stay safe. Here are some ideas to ensure you have business coming in this tax season. Make sure people know you are open for business Updating and […]
How to Put Together a Study Plan for After Graduation
Whether it’s what you want to hear or not, it’s true that most successful exam candidates agree taking the exam as soon as you can post-graduation is your most effective path to passing. Between having the knowledge from Accounting classes fresh in your mind, to being a practiced test-taker, putting the skills you learn at […]
Why You Should Earn a CMA Credential
Certified Management Accountants (CMAs) are becoming popular in organizations as companies look to grow and expand in an increasingly globalized economy. Management accountants help upper management make the best decisions possible for a company by using financial tools to explain the “why” behind the numbers. Find out more about staying ahead of the curve with […]