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Tax Marketing Strategies to Bring in New Business

If you haven’t already started developing your marketing plan for 2020, now’s the time! Another tax season is almost upon us and just like last year, you’re going to have a lot of confused taxpayers on your hands with big competition from online tax software companies. What can you do differently this year to get […]

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Our Top Blog Posts of 2019

2019 is coming to an end, and those interested in obtaining credentials have been busy on our blog this year. Here are the top five blog posts being read in 2019. 6 Time Management Tips for Studying for the CMA Exam We know that everyone’s goal for the CMA Exam is to pass it as […]

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Surgent’s top blog posts of 2019

It’s been a busy year for our blog, and an even busier year for CPAs. So, in case you missed it – below are the top five blog posts that your peers were reading in 2019. How to pass a CPA Exam section in 3 weeks We recently dug into our data and found out […]

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Concerned About Digital Transformation in the Accounting and Finance Industries? Consider a CMA Credential

Have you considered earning the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential? Like all industries, the fields of accounting and finance are rapidly changing in the wake of technological advancement. Automation, artificial intelligence, controls and analytics are becoming commonplace terms in the business environment, and companies are becoming more interested in data and how to develop processes […]

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The Benefits of Cloud Computing

Did you know that support for Windows 7 will be expiring on January 14th, 2020? That means, if you haven’t already, now is the time to embrace Cloud Computing and make the inevitable transition instead of buying more hardware.  What Is Cloud Computing? Cloud Computing is not as fancy as it sounds. It’s simply computing […]

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How People with Disabilities Can Use Technology to Aid Their Careers

This is a guest blog post submitted by Patrick Young at AbleUSA.info. We get students from all walks of life who are looking to start their careers in the tax industry. We thought this post would be fitting for those with disabilities who are currently looking for a job, or looking for technology that can […]

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Choosing the best review: Test banks vs. CPA review courses

As you start your CPA journey, you’re probably wondering the best course of action when it comes to exam prep. Is it enough to have a massive test bank of exam questions, or is it better to have a full-on review course? Below, we’ll review the pros and cons of a test bank and a CPA […]

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Celebrating Tax Entrepreneurs

November 19th was National Entrepreneur Day and this week happens to be Global Entrepreneurship Week. Why celebrate entrepreneurs? Because they are the heart and soul of this country. Entrepreneurs are responsible for some of the most innovative ideas and products. They constantly challenge the status quo and more often than not, give back to their […]

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Feeling Thankful

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, how many times you’ve stopped to think about the things you are thankful for – or should be thankful for? Thanksgiving is the one day in the year that is specifically created for us to reflect on all the things we are thankful for, and all the […]

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