The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2018-01, Leases (Topic 842): Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842, that clarifies the application of the new leases guidance to land easements. Lease amendments (ASU 2016-02 and 2018-01) are effective for public entities with annual periods beginning after December 15, […]
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2018 CPA Exam user experience update
On Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, NASBA sent a message to all candidates on behalf of the AICPA Exams team notifying them of the new user experience software coming in 2018. Below is the body of the message sent to candidates. Also, please note that the AICPA has launched new sample tests and a tutorial. With […]
Adaptive learning: Surgent CPA Review’s ‘secret sauce’
My name is Brandon Vagner, CPA, PhD, former KPMG Manager, and founder of CPA Exam Success and Test Prep Store. I’ve professionally reviewed and analyzed many high quality review courses all the way from GMAT prep courses to CPA review courses. When you boil it down and look at all the factors, what matters most […]
3 reasons why a speedy CPA Exam review can benefit you
On the fence about a faster CPA Exam review course? Here are 3 reasons why a speedy CPA Exam review can benefit you, and what courses have the best offering, as reviewed by a university professor.
FASB simplifies accounting for certain financial instruments
The FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-11, which simplifies accounting for certain financial instruments and will be testable on the CPA Exam in April 2019. Taking FAR in Q2 2019 or later? You'll want to know this material!
Video: No. 1 reason to take the CPA Exam
What's the number one reason to take the CPA Exam? We talked to a millennial CPA who passed the CPA Exam and is currently working as an Accounting Manager. Watch her video to find out!
Video: How one student passed the CPA Exam with Surgent CPA Review
When it came to studying for the CPA Exam with Surgent CPA Review, one student says, "It was a world of difference. It was the difference between failing and passing." Find out why Surgent CPA Review worked for him in this video!
Video: Students well prepared for CPA Exam with Surgent CPA Review
If you took the 2017 CPA Exam, how well did your CPA Review course prepare you? Students are saying they were well prepared with Surgent CPA Review! Watch two video testimonials.
Tip of the month: Surviving the CPA Exam as a professional
Because studying for the CPA Exam is already challenging enough, studying while working full-time can seem impossible. We spoke with Adam Borrelli, CPA, a Partner at RSM in Philadelphia. Here are his recommendations for passing the CPA Exam as a professional!