Whether it’s what you want to hear or not, it’s true that most successful exam candidates agree taking the exam as soon as you can post-graduation is your most effective path to passing. Between having the knowledge from Accounting classes fresh in your mind, to being a practiced test-taker, putting the skills you learn at […]
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Why You Should Earn a CMA Credential
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 tools to explain the “why” behind the numbers. Find out more about staying ahead of the curve with […]
What Hiring Managers Are Looking for on an Accountant’s Resume
Whether you’re a brand new graduate looking for your first real-world job in public accounting, or a seasoned accountant eyeing up that next promotion, your next big break is hinged upon your resume and the skills you bring to the table. That’s why it’s crucial that you best prepare yourself to take the accounting profession […]
Which Accounting Certification Is Best? – A Review of the Top 5 Certifications
Accounting majors have an array of careers available to them, and specializing by getting an accounting certification opens even more doors. But the big question is: which accounting certification should you go for? Below, we’ll go over the five common accounting certifications to help you decide which one you should choose for your career. 1. […]
How to Use Surgent Exam Review – A Short Tutorial
Well, if you’re looking at this blog, I think we can all assume that you’re ready to dive into studying with Surgent Exam Review. So firstly – thanks for choosing us! We know that starting to study with a new tool can be tough, regardless of the circumstance – so to help you progress through […]
How to Deal With Exam Anxiety and Nerves
Accounting certifications are tough. That’s no secret. And they feel even more so now, with the uncertainty surrounding everything from testing dates, to what social distancing precautions will be in place. But nerves will impede your test-taking strategy, and that’s why taking time to appropriately prepare for the exam is one of the most crucial […]
IMA Announces Latest CMA Exam Updates Amid COVID-19
With COVID-19 having an impact across all facets of the accounting industry, many exams have experienced change. One of which is the Certified Management Accountant Exam – especially now that virtually all Prometric Testing Centers around the world are open. Those updates are below: 1. The September-October testing window has been extended by one month […]
What Order Should I Sit for the CMA Exam?
So, you’ve decided you want to sit for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Exam, and you’re preparing to embark on your study journey – but first you need to decide what order you should sit for the CMA Exam sections in. As you probably know, the CMA Exam is made up of two parts – […]
How to Make Your Resume Stand Out In the Finance and Accounting Industry
When you’ve spent four years studying a niche, like accounting or finance, it can be pretty crushing to realize that you need more for your resume to stand out. But ultimately, everyone applying for the jobs you’re looking at studied for four years too. So, how can you put your best foot forward to get […]