As we shared recently, Prometric are closing their U.S. and Canadian testing centers until at least April 16 in response to the recommended measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This means that all current students in the process of testing will receive emails to reschedule after the closure ends, with no rescheduling fees applied. […]
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Form 1040 Filing Date Not Extended
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin stated at a press conference on March 17, 2020 that the payment deadline would be extended 90 days from April 15, 2020. His comments did not alter the Form 1040 filing deadline of April 15, 2020. Individuals can defer up to $1M, and corporations are able to defer up to $10M […]
Non-Filers Beware
The IRS recently announced a renewed focus on non-filers by way of Information Release 2020-34 and Fact Sheet 2020-2. Both were issued on February 19, 2020 and warn of the IRS increasing face-to-face visits with high-income taxpayers who have not filed tax returns in 2018 or previous years. The IRS has hired additional enforcement personnel […]
FAQs: The future of the CPA
It’s no secret that the accounting profession is changing and with it, so is the future of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Whether it’s the rise of blockchain, or new business environments for entry level roles at accounting firms, CPAs are going to experience the lot of it in the years to come. So it’s […]
How to survive busy tax season: 6 tips to help you maximize your CPA Exam study time
Busy season is the period of time between the beginning of the year and the end of the accounting season for public accounting professionals. For audit professionals, this is usually March 15 while tax season typically runs through April 15. It’s the busiest time of year for CPA firms, hence the name “busy season.” This […]
Thinking about becoming a CPA? There’s never been a better time
Deciding on a career is a big decision that needs to be considered from a variety of angles. Questions such as whether or not the career move will be worth it both financially and personally need to be taken into account, as well as where the career is headed into the future. If you’ve been […]
Press release: Surgent Exam Review wins 2020 BIG Innovation Award
Surgent announced it has been named a winner in the 2020 BIG Innovation Awards presented by the Business Intelligence Group. Over the past several years, Surgent has become a major player in the exam prep market, having invested millions of dollars in its proprietary A.S.A.P.® Techonology. Surgent prides itself on its sophisticated, adaptive approach to […]
How to study with Surgent CPA Review: 5 tips to help you maximize use of software
Having studied and passed the CPA Exam, I can tell you one thing: note all CPA review courses (Roger, Wiley, Gleim, Becker, Surgent) are not created equal. Some CPA Review courses have cut-and-dry, one-size-fits-all programs while others are highly tailored to the individual.
Want to work for a Big 4 accounting firm? Earn this degree
One of the best ways to start your accounting career on the right foot is by working for a Big 4 accounting firm. These firms, Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young and KPMG, are perfect launching pads for your career, whether you want to work in public accounting or you want to break off and do […]
7 simple tips for self-care during busy tax season
I know, I know. You have zero time for anything during busy season. You’re spread thin, and are being pulled left, right, and center. But just because you’re spending more time than ever in the office doesn’t mean that you can completely forget to look after yourself before you help others. Here are seven ways […]