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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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How CPA Exam candidates can get the most out of Surgent’s UniversityPASS

UniversityPASS is Surgent’s award-winning curriculum solutions tool built to equip accounting students with the tools they need to pass the CPA Exam — all while making professors’ jobs easier. The tool includes content such as multiple-choice questions with detailed answer explanations, links to online textbooks, on-demand video lectures, and lecture notes and slides. Professors can […]

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Benefits of the CPA credential

The benefits of becoming a CPA in today’s economy continue to grow. In fact, the designation has more value to the capital markets than ever before, but fewer new CPA candidates are registering to test for the license. With fewer accounting professionals looking to become a CPA, but a higher demand in the marketplace, you […]

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Tips as you prepare to retake the CPA Exam

Let’s face it, becoming a Certified Public Accountant isn’t easy. Pass rates indicate that nearly half of all CPA candidates fail at least one section of the CPA Exam on the first try; but that’s no reason to get discouraged. The good news is, if you don’t pass part of the exam, you can always […]

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Three Great Reasons to Join a Professional Association

I’m recently returned from a West coast trip—to the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum, to be more precise—where I had the opportunity to meet dozens of tax professionals, and to reconnect with many others who happen to be members of the association I have the privilege to lead. These events are opportunities to broadcast your value […]

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7 tips to get the most out of your accounting internship experience

The end of the year means finishing finals, spending time with family, and gearing up for your internship. Many auditing and tax internships start in January, so you’ll want to be as prepared as possible. Whether you’ll be starting your internship in a few weeks or not for several months, you’ll want to check out […]

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Can you become a CPA without an accounting degree?

Can a non-accounting major become a CPA? The short answer is YES; you don’t have to study accountancy to become a Certified Public Accountant. While there are definitely some things that you AND students pursuing their accounting degree will need to fulfill, as long as you earn your Bachelor’s degree, you’re on the right track […]

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Career advice for college students: What to do after accepting a job offer

Whether you endured a grueling and extensive job search or were lucky enough to experience a smooth and relatively easy hiring process, there are few things more exciting than receiving that phone call or offer letter from your new employer, and graduating with a job offer in hand. But there are a few things you […]

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Networking tips for students who want to become a CPA

Building an established network is a sure way to jumpstart your professional career. Networking can help students and professionals get to know what job opportunities are currently available, possible future career paths, and the requirements for different positions within a company. Besides the aspirational career aspects, networking is also an opportunity to have intellectual discussions, […]

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