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Surgent announces first Paul Wiese Bridge Builder Scholarship Award winner

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 in accounting or financial services.  The Paul Wiese Bridge Builder Scholarship Award […]

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Upgrade to Chartered Tax Professional (CTP) Certificate Program

CTP® Certificate Program Includes: nAn 18-month program that consists of five income tax courses totaling 168 continuing education (CE) hours. Plus, a 300-hour experience requirement that can be completed over two tax seasons to receive the CTP® designation.n n Comprehensive Tax Coursen n 60 CE hours n 6 month completion time n For California Students: […]

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Upgrade to Chartered Tax Consultant (CTC) Certificate Program

CTC® Certificate Program Includes: nA 12-month program that consists of three income tax courses totaling 115 continuing education (CE) hours. Plus, a 150-hour experience requirement that can be completed over two tax seasons to receive the CTC® designation.n n Comprehensive Tax Coursen n 60 CE hours n 6 month completion time n For California Students: […]

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Who should become an Enrolled Agent?

A taxpayer learns that the IRS has questions or is even launching an audit. Imagine the fear and confusion. What’s next? Few people know that there is someone who can help – someone with extensive knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code. That someone is an Enrolled Agent, or EA. What is an Enrolled Agent? EAs […]

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How to Become a CIA for internal auditing success

You are methodical and detail oriented. You plot out everything from your education to going grocery shopping. People turn to you for solutions, and you know that you have what it takes to succeed in auditing.  Now, it’s time to strategize your next career move. Becoming a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) takes you to the […]

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Should You Consider an Enrolled Agent Career?

5 reasons becoming an EA is a great career choice Why become an enrolled agent (EA)? Let’s get down to business. An EA credential costs less in time and money than other credentials and is a great way to advance your tax prep career. To earn an EA, there are no educational requirements, and the […]

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What is an Enrolled Agent?

Becoming an enrolled agent can transform your tax prep career The world of federal taxes is complex. When individual and business taxpayers need to navigate this rocky turf, it helps to have someone on their side who knows the territory.  Enter the enrolled agent (EA). The EA is the highest credential awarded by the IRS. […]

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Comprehensive Tax Course (2022 TEST)

This year’s edition has been completely revised and contains pointers you will appreciate as useful, practical advice to be applied in your daily work. Our materials now concentrate on the advancement of careers and profitability. Relevant updates will also be regularly provided so that you remain informed on your craft. Upon completion of this course, […]

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