When you’ve decided to become certified by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), you must first pass the CPA Exam and will require a practice exam course package to prep you. Choosing a CPA Review course can be a confusing process. With the number of learning platforms on offer with a range of features, it can be tough. But there are a […]
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Tales from a Big 4 recruiter
In the 20+ years I spent in recruiting (including over a decade with KPMG’s Campus Recruiting team), I saw a lot of great students, made some very close friends, and witnessed some recruiting horror stories. To round out my personal experiences and give you an accurate glimpse behind the curtain, I’ve reached out to many […]
Get Out and Vote on November 6th
We have a very important election coming up on Tuesday, November 6, 2018! This election will involve Congressional, general and special elections that should concern everyone. Are you registered to vote? You have until Monday, October 15th to register! Here’s a link with more information on how to register in various states. Why is your […]
Surgent Student Ambassador Spotlight: Joseph Bell
This month’s Surgent Student Ambassador Spotlight goes to… Joseph Bell Hometown: Gainesville, Georgia Earning his master’s degree in accountancy at Mercer University About the Student Ambassador Program The Surgent CPA Review’s Student Ambassador Program is a leadership program that offers students an opportunity to enhance their business skills, gain exposure to the accounting industry, and […]
Tax Talk: September Tax News Round-up
As we get closer to the end of the year, there’s plenty of important tax news to go over. One of the most exciting stories is that our founder and CEO, Chuck McCabe, has been named one of Accounting Today’s “Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting” for the sixth year in a row. His […]
Studying for the CMA Certification? Here are 9 Common Mistakes That Candidates Make on the CMA Exam
As a CMA Exam candidate, you face two exams, both consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions and two essays. 75% of your score is made up of the multiple-choice questions while the other 25% is made up of the essay questions. The CMA Exam can be tricky, but you’re ready to learn how to pass the […]
Top 8 Things Candidates Should Know About the Enrolled Agent Exam
The Enrolled Agent Exam (also called the Special Enrollment Exam or SEE) is the first step you need to take to become a tax professional able to represent clients before the IRS. Becoming an EA is not a walk in the park, but by knowing a little more about the exam, you’ll be prepared for […]
10 things candidates need to know about CPA Exam prep
If you’re deciding to take your career to the next level by taking the CPA Exam, you likely have tons of questions – and rightly so; between qualifying for, scheduling, studying for, and paying for your exam, CPA Exam prep leaves you with quite a few hoops to jump through. But don’t worry, we’re here […]
3 New Tax Reform Changes Most Likely to Impact Your Clients’ Business
Of the 100+ provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA, or the Act) that take effect this year, there are specifically 3 new tax reform changes most likely to impact your small business clients. As a certified tax preparer, you’re probably already familiarizing yourself with many provisions in the TCJA. However, have you […]