It’s been a busy year for CPA Exam candidates! From major exam changes effecting the user experience, to the passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, we’ve been here to guide exam candidates through every twist and turn, and navigate their way to CPA Exam success. To that end, we’ve compiled our best CPA […]
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8 tips to help you study for the CPA Exam after busy season
The end of busy season marks the beginning of shorter Fridays, fewer projects and more freedom. The last thing anyone wants to do is think about studying for the CPA Exam. But, believe it or not, it’s a great time to start studying for the CPA Exam. You’re used to long hours of hard work […]
What Does a Certified Internal Auditor Do?
Multiple career doors are going to open up when you get your accounting degree, and it can be hard to decide which job to go into or which certification to work toward if you aren’t sure what each career path entails. If you’re analytical and investigative, and if you also like to socialize, becoming a […]
Want to be a CPA? What’s your ReadySCORE™?
As CEO of Surgent, my career has come full circle. Upon college graduation over 20 years ago, my path was set towards public accounting. During my senior year at University of Michigan Business School, I had already interned the previous summer for a Big 4. I even had my offer in hand! The only thing […]
Video: Overview of the REG section of CPA Exam
Surgent CPA Review co-founder, Liz Kolar recently shared an overview of the REG section of the CPA Exam, and why she highly recommend candidates sit for the REG section in 2018. Here’s what she had to say: If you can, sit for REG in 2018 President Trump’s Tax Cuts & Jobs Act was passed in […]
CPA Exam welcome screens: What every candidate should know
Liz Kolar, co-founder of Surgent CPA Review, sat down with us to discuss what you should know about the welcome screens on the CPA exam. Avoid wasting time and money by knowing what to expect on these screens ahead of time. When you arrive at your testing site and launch the exam, there will be […]
Planning a career: CMA vs CPA credential
Building a career in accounting is more like hopping on a subway than walking a straight road. Along the way, you will take different lines, and routes will intersect and diverge. Multiple career pathways are ahead, and a recognized credential is the ticket for going as far as you want and reaching your destination of […]
Video: How to ace the CPA Exam simulations
The CPA exam contains simulations in all 4 sections. In the AUD, FAR, and REG sections, these simulations are worth 50% of your overall score, and 35% in the BEC section. As these simulations are worth a such a large portion of your exam score, it is crucial to adequately prepare for anything you may […]
EA vs CPA: Which One is Right for You?
EA vs CPA – From working in management to becoming tax professionals, accounting students have plenty of options when it comes to credentials and specializations. We’ll talk about two of the most popular tax-related credentials/licenses, the Enrolled Agent (EA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA), explain how they’re different, and help you decide which credential is […]
Internal Auditors: Everything You Need to Know About the 2019 CIA Exam Changes
In January 2018, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) announced major changes to the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) exam. In this post, we’ll cover the why, when, and what of the CIA Exam changes, and how you can properly prepare yourself to pass the new exam. Why is the CIA Exam Changing? Internal audit practices […]