by Jack Castonguay, Ph.D, CPA | Aug 12, 2022 | CISA, Exam Review, Professionals, Students, Study Strategies, Test Taking Tips
Technology continues to evolve at a lightning pace and makes its way into new industries and sectors. As an entry or mid-level IT auditor, information security or assurance professional, one of the best ways to advance in this ever-changing landscape is to pass the...
by Jack Castonguay, Ph.D, CPA | Aug 12, 2022 | CISA, Professionals, Students
Benefits of CISA certification. As IT gains ground in every aspect of business, so does the need for controls and security. Risk compliance demands that companies maintain strict standards to protect vulnerable information from compromise. The Certified Information...
by Jack Castonguay, Ph.D, CPA | Aug 12, 2022 | Business, Career Advice, CISA
Information technology is integral to today’s business systems. It’s essential for achieving efficiencies and competing on commerce stages worldwide. But with every upgrade to the latest software and apps, there are dangers. The slightest misstep can put sensitive...
by Jack Castonguay, Ph.D, CPA | Jun 15, 2022 | CIA, CISA, CMA, CPA, EA, SIE, Students
When a beloved Surgent team member passed away in 2021, we wanted to honor his legacy and commitment to educating the next generation of accounting and finance professionals. We created a semi-annual scholarship that would be awarded to students aspiring to a career...
by Megan Bierwirth | Jan 19, 2021 | CIA, CISA, CMA, CPA, EA, Professionals, SIE, Students
The novel coronavirus has truly changed the way we go about our everyday lives. Things we never thought about before, like going to the grocery store, going to the gym, and going to work are being changed and restricted at a rapid pace. Many of us are now...
by Jordan Junqua | Jan 17, 2021 | CIA, CISA, CMA, CPA, EA, Professionals, SIE, Students
Time management – a phrase that we’re all familiar with in accountancy but many of us don’t know how to implement it. But it really is a crucial skill when it comes to gaining that certification you have your eye on, and pretty necessary for securing that...