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3 obstacles accounting students face to becoming a small business adviser

With flexible scheduling, the ability to niche, and work that truly helps others, owning a small business advising practice is a great career path for accounting students. But building a business takes hard work, patience and persistence; it’s a path reserved for those who are willing to put in the time and make it their […]

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4 Reasons Why Adaptive Learning Technology Is Great for Working Professionals

Becoming a CPA is the dream of many working professionals, but the thought of getting back to studying and preparing for the exam can seem daunting. Luckily, adaptive learning technology is paving the way for working professionals to study more efficiently and pass the exam in a shorter amount of time than traditional study methods. […]

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Why you should sit for the CPA Exam after graduation

As a student, you may be deciding between taking the CPA Exam right after college or waiting a few years before knocking it out. But consider this: recent college grads have the highest pass rates out of all CPA Exam candidates. We’ll explore why that is, and get you started on the right track to […]

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Top 5 reasons to get your CPA credential

As you finish up your college career, you may be considering becoming a CPA. Many new accountants wonder if the benefits really outweigh the challenging process of getting credentialed. The reality is, becoming a CPA is not for everyone and it really depends on your career goals. We’ve put together 5 reasons to get your […]

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What accounting students should know about cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies have made their way into the spotlight in the last few years, becoming increasingly popular with both individual investors and companies. But as their popularity has grown, so have the laws around them. As future accountants, it’s essential you understand cryptocurrencies to help you both stand out as a financial professional and provide the […]

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5 ways accounting students can stand out at networking events

Getting good grades and having a solid career trajectory are both important to your career as an accountant, but equally important is networking with those already in the field. Networking allows you to connect with both firms and potential mentors which can help launch your career or improve it in the future.   Surgent’s Success […]

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Your secret weapon to CPA Exam success

The CPA Exam is no joke. Even compared to some of the more advanced professional certification exams, the CPA Exam stands out as one of the most difficult. Between the four exams you have to pass within an 18-month period, the cumulative 16 hours you spend testing, and the total amount of study time you […]

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Surgent introduces improved user experience to match CPA Exam changes

Here at Surgent CPA Review, we’ve updated our software in response to the 2018 CPA Exam changes, specifically their new user experience updates, giving our students the ability to fully prepare by studying with the new format. The user experience updates will be going into effect on April 1, 2018. With some knowledge and preparation, […]

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6 tips for studying for the CPA Exam while in school

As a new school year begins, it’s easy to feel anxious about the studying for the CPA Exam and getting ready to start putting a few sections behind you. Depending on your situation, you may be able to start taking it while you’re still in school, as long as you can properly manage a full […]

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Student saves time, passes CPA Exam when switching to Surgent

Hi, my name is Jonathan Marseglia, I am a tax manager and tax attorney at Garcia & Ortiz PA, and I passed three sections of the CPA Exam by studying about 96 hours per section with Surgent – nearly half of the time that put into studying when I used a different CPA review course! […]

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