by Meagan Boonie | Sep 12, 2019 | CMA Exam, Exam Review, Industry News
Starting January 1, 2020, the CMA exam will undergo substantial changes to ensure that the certification is current, relevant, and valid for accountants seeking to work in management accounting. The Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA) decided on these...
by Meagan Boonie | Sep 10, 2019 | CIA Exam, CIA Exam Updates
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is expanding the Certified Internal Auditor exam to several new languages to accommodate international candidates seeking the credential. As the only globally recognized internal audit certification, it is important that the...
by Meagan Boonie | Sep 10, 2019 | CIA Exam, CIA Exam Updates
Starting September 1, 2019, The Institute of Internal Auditors has changed the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) program eligibility window from four years to three years. This change reflects the time it normally takes candidates to complete the CIA certification...
by Megan Bierwirth | Sep 9, 2019 | CIA Exam, Industry News
In today’s business environment, how a company works with “big data” has become analogous with how well that company does within its industry or market. Being able to effectively work with data to drive business decisions and develop business insights is the...
by Megan Bierwirth | Sep 4, 2019 | Career Advice, EA Exam
2018 had some major tax changes due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. And while we’re still recovering from these changes (or still working through them with our extended filers), it’s time to start looking into what tax problems we’ll be working with for the 2019 tax...
by Megan Bierwirth | Aug 15, 2019 | EA Exam, Exam Review, Study Strategies
So you’re a tax professional ready to become an Enrolled Agent, but first, you have to pass the IRS’s Special Enrollment Examination. Check out our tips to help you pass the Enrolled Agent Exam and get on the road to your new career. Use These Enrolled Agent Exam Tips...
by Meagan Boonie | Aug 13, 2019 | Company News, Press Release
On August 12, 2019, Surgent, a Spire Capital Partners portfolio company, announced the acquisition of Pharmaceutical Education Consultants, Inc. (“PharmCon”), as an expansion further into the continuing education and exam preparation markets. Surgent...
by Megan Bierwirth | Aug 8, 2019 | CMA Exam, Industry News
As of next year, Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) will be implementing changes to the CMA exam to make it more relevant to the current job market. Whether you’re planning on taking the exam this year, will split sections between both years, or are planning on...
by Megan Bierwirth | Jul 29, 2019 | Career Advice, EA Exam
Becoming either an Enrolled Agent (EA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will significantly impact your career, giving you the title of “trusted professional” in either the tax or accounting fields. As you weigh the two options, there’s one factor that will...
by Megan Bierwirth | Jul 22, 2019 | CMA Exam, Study Strategies
Becoming a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) means becoming a part of the IMA’s elite group of professionals, who are highly respected and highly sought after. However, passing the CMA Exam can seem daunting, especially if you’re balancing other obligations in...
