Getting any accounting certification takes time – it requires patience, dedication and countless study hours. But as the accounting industry continues to change, and becomes more and more technological, accounting firms are looking for something to differentiate their candidates. Earning an accounting credential can do just that – and there are many to choose from; […]
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Prometric Extends Temporary Closures for Some Centers
BREAKING NEWS. With the increase in measures taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19, Prometric has announced that it will be extending the temporary closure to at least May 1st across the United States and Canada. Earlier, this closure was expected to last until April 16th. This step is being taken to further protect the […]
5 tips for college graduates entering the workforce
Congratulations! You’re a new graduate! You’ve made it through four years of rigorous study hours and assignments that made you question your sanity. Now you’re part of the “real world,” so you can put all the knowledge and skills you have obtained to good use. But, your knowledge will only take you so far; you’re […]
ISACA Announces Live Remote Proctoring for CISA Exam
In a press release published on Monday, March 30th, 2020, ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) announced that it would be offering live remote proctoring for the CISA Exam before the end of April, allowing candidates to sit for their exams remotely. With this new test-taking format, offered by exam partner PSI, candidates can […]
PSI Temporarily Closes Testing Centers
BREAKING NEWS. As more and more companies take measures against the spread of COVID-19, PSI have built out an internal task force that meets each business day to monitor the situation with Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), and are in the process of closing testing sites and rescheduling CISA (and other) exams. Test Site Closures PSI test […]
Getting Ready for the New World of Peer Review
From those whose firms have recently gone through a peer review as part of the AICPA’s Peer Review Program (PRP), the feedback is consistent. Things have changed. While the underlying requirements of the PRP are the same, a review of a sample of an accounting firm’s engagement workpapers in order to assure compliance with applicable […]
Audit Analytics: How Data Analytics is Transforming the Internal Auditing Field
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 difference between a competitive company and a company behind the curve. Data analytics […]
PRESS RELEASE: Surgent Launches ExamMatrix to Aid Throughout the Designation-Seeking Process
At the start of your credential-seeking journey, you may have experienced some confusion or lack of professional guidance regarding what steps you should take on your journey toward becoming an accounting professional. With the help of our fledgling website, ExamMatrix, up-and-coming finance professionals will be able to access a wealth of information and resources that […]
Press release: Surgent CPA Review announces hiring of Ryan Hirsch as director of market development
Hirsch will be responsible for increasing market development of Surgent’s University Pass product to accounting professors and major university accounting programs. Surgent CPA Review is proud to announce the hiring of Ryan Hirsch as Director, Market Development (MDM), Universities. Hirsch will be responsible for increasing the awareness and market penetration of Surgent’s University PASS (UPASS) […]
Surgent Ambassador Spotlight: Brennan Burke
This month’s Surgent Ambassador Spotlight goes to… Brennan Burke Hometown: Sylva, North Carolina Earning her bachelor’s degree in accountancy at Western Carolina University About the 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, […]