by Jack Castonguay, Ph.D, CPA | May 11, 2022 | EA, Professionals, Students
5 reasons becoming an EA is a great career choice Why become an Enrolled Agent? Let’s get down to business. An EA credential costs less in time and money than other credentials. To earn an EA, there are no educational requirements, and the cost of the exam is less...
by Jack Castonguay, Ph.D, CPA | Apr 28, 2022 | EA, Professionals, Students
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...
by Jack Castonguay, Ph.D, CPA | Apr 26, 2022 | EA, Professionals, Students
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...
by Jack Castonguay, Ph.D, CPA | Mar 30, 2022 | CMA, Professionals, Students
How to become a CMA: 7 steps to a successful career path Accounting is a great career, but no one starts at the top. In the pyramid of accounting careers, everyone starts at the bottom and proves their fitness, step by step, until they reach the pinnacle. That’s the...
by Jack Castonguay, Ph.D, CPA | Mar 23, 2022 | CMA, Professionals, Students
Remote testing options for the CMA Exam So, you’re ready to take the CMA Exam but you’re not located near or comfortable going into a testing center for an in-person exam. What if there was an option that would allow you to take the CMA Exam from the comfort of your...
by Jack Castonguay, Ph.D, CPA | Mar 17, 2022 | CMA, Professionals, Students
Study tips to help you ace the CMA Exam In the rush of daily life, who has time to think about the future? You know that a CMA would put your career into high gear, but family, friends and job responsibilities always seem to come first. However, you can rest assured...
by Jack Castonguay, Ph.D, CPA | Mar 10, 2022 | CMA, Professionals, Students
The CMA advantage: Five benefits of becoming a CMA Doesn’t everyone have letters after their name? Do they really matter? When those letters are CMA, the answer is a resounding yes. The prestigious Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential tells colleagues and...
by Jack Castonguay, Ph.D, CPA | Feb 22, 2022 | CMA, Professionals, Students
Want to become a CMA? Follow these steps to earn your credential So, you’ve carved out a good career in accounting. You’re respected for your reliability and expertise with numbers. Some might say you’re doing well, but you want more. You want a seat at the table...
by Rich Daisley, CPA | Jun 1, 2021 | Business, CPA, Higher Education, Professionals, Students
The past year has provided numerous examples of CPAs providing critical assistance to their clients, both from an attest and non-attest perspective. From assisting with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications to helping with new accounting standard...
by Surgent | Jan 21, 2021 | CMA, CPA, Professionals, Students
When looking at which certification to pursue, it can be tough to know the direction to go. Both a CMA and CPA certification will advance your accounting career, and increase that salary figure. But which is the most suitable choice for you and your career path? Well...
