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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 […]

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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. […]

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How to study for your CPA Exam while working remote

The coronavirus has truly changed the way we go about our everyday lives. Things we never thought about before, like going to the grocery store, going to the gym, and going to work are being changed and restricted at a rapid pace. Many of us are now telecommuting (or working from home) as many businesses, […]

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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 […]

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CPA Exam testing expands to Egypt and Jordan

As 2020 goes on, CPA Exam testing is becoming more and more widespread. Now, NASBA has announced that The Uniform CPA Examination will be administered in Egypt and Jordan, effective Nov. 2, 2020. Starting Oct. 26, 2020, qualified candidates may begin applying to take any section of the U.S. CPA Exam under the continuous testing […]

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Tutorial: How to use Surgent CPA Review

Well, if you’re looking at this blog, I think we can all assume that you’re ready to dive into studying with Surgent CPA Review. So first, 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 our […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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The CARES Act for Tax Preparers

It’s no secret that we’re in a period of change across many industries, and that change includes the tax preparation landscape. As with any new change, there can be some confusion – but that’s why we’ve produced this blog post – to summarize the important elements of the CARES Act! What is the CARES Act? […]

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