Becoming a CPA is the dream of many working professionals, but the thought of getting back to studying and preparing for the exam can seem daunting. Luckily, adaptive learning technology is paving the way for working professionals to study more efficiently and pass the exam in a shorter amount of time than traditional study methods. […]
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Top 5 reasons to get your CPA credential
As you finish up your college career, you may be considering becoming a CPA. Many new accountants wonder if the benefits really outweigh the challenging process of getting credentialed. The reality is, becoming a CPA is not for everyone and it really depends on your career goals. We’ve put together 5 reasons to get your […]
Student saves time, passes CPA Exam when switching to Surgent
Hi, my name is Jonathan Marseglia, I am a tax manager and tax attorney at Garcia & Ortiz PA, and I passed three sections of the CPA Exam by studying about 96 hours per section with Surgent – nearly half of the time that put into studying when I used a different CPA review course! […]
In-depth look at CPA Exam user experience changes
The AICPA strives to make the CPA Exam user experience as seamless and relevant as possible. Starting April 1, 2018, the CPA Exam will undergo a user experience update to closely mimic the accounting working environment and improve the candidate experience. We’ve compiled a list of the biggest updates you’ll see on the CPA Exam, […]
How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impacts CPA Exam candidates
Each year, the CPA Exam is updated to include relevant topics based on new legislation, updates to the Authoritative Literature by the AICPA, or other changes affecting the business environment. As a CPA Exam candidate, knowledge of what these updates are and when they go into effect can be critical; they’re huge indicators of what […]
FASB releases ASU 2018-01 on land easements
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, […]
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!