by Meagan Boonie | Oct 22, 2019 | CMA Exam
Certified Management Accountants (CMAs) are becoming popular in organizations as companies look to grow and expand in an increasingly globalized economy. Management accountants help upper management make the best decisions possible for a company by using financial...
by Meagan Boonie | Oct 8, 2019 | CMA Exam, Industry News
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) recently released two reports showing the advantages of professional certifications for both employers and employees in an age of digital transformation. Both reports, “Achieving Competitive Advantage in the Digital Age – The...
by Meagan Boonie | Oct 3, 2019 | EA Exam, Industry News
The IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2019-38 on September 24th, 2019, finalizing a safe harbor under Section 199A for rental real estate owners to claim a qualified business income deduction of up to 20%. Defining “Rental Real Estate Enterprise” For the real...
by Meagan Boonie | Oct 1, 2019 | EA Exam, Industry News
The IRS finalized a new law for depreciation under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), allowing businesses to immediately expense more qualified property. The final regulations put into effect the August 2018 proposed regulations but include some modifications. The...
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...
