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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 […]
AICPA extends CPA Exam testing in India
As many of you may remember, the AICPA launched a CPA Exam pilot in India on June 1. The AICPA has since announced that they are expanding testing within this pilot to Dec. 31, after more than 650 candidates have sat for the CPA Exam and more than 1,000 have registered for September. Candidates in […]
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 […]
NASBA recommends state boards extend testing windows
The CPA Exam is difficult enough at the best of times – but right now, with COVID-19 impacting study journeys and delaying test dates, it’s even tougher. Typically CPA candidates have 18 months to sit for and pass all four sections of the CPA Exam. However, because of these delays, NASBA is encouraging state boards […]
Why you should sit for REG section of CPA Exam before July 1
If you’re considering sitting for the REG section of the CPA Exam, now is the time. The CPA Exam is constantly changing to reflect real life, and each section of the CPA Exam focuses on a different element of accounting – granted, with some overlap. But regardless, now more than ever, REG should be a […]
What continuous testing means for CPA Exam candidates
If you haven’t yet heard, NASBA, AICPA and Prometric will offer continuous testing for CPA Exam candidates in the United States from July 1, 2020, with all state boards backing it. That’s right – no more black out periods or CPA Exam testing windows, and no more waiting months to resit for the CPA Exam. […]
Alternative career paths for CPAs
Careers for CPAs can seem pretty cut and dry: get your accounting degree, pass the CPA Exam and then start out as an entry-level staff accountant in public and work your way up, or switch over to industry at some point. However, the skills required to pass the CPA Exam and become a CPA, and […]
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 […]
CPA Exam testing expands to India
It’s no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown CPA Exam preparation for a loop. Testing center closures have forced many candidates to adjust their CPA Exam study schedules, seek NTS extensions from state boards, and, in some cases, ask for extensions to their 18-month testing window. Fortunately, NASBA, AICPA, and Prometric have been rolling […]