The Enrolled Agent credential is often overshadowed by its well-known counterpart: The CPA. In fact, type “EA” in your search engine and you’ll find nothing but articles about video game developers, which isn’t exactly what we’re going for. However, despite it being more cryptic, the Enrolled Agent credential is a great option for any tax […]
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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 […]
Guidance for Accountants on Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets
It’s no secret that the United States is in the midst of a digital transformation – that’s easy to see with the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and digital assets, as evidenced by the huge growth in 2019 that’s expected to surge again in 2020. Much of the criticism surrounding cryptocurrencies relates to its value being […]
5 tips for building rapport with your faculty adviser
Your faculty advisor can be a tremendous resource for everything from career planning to preparing for your first interview. Here are 5 easy tips for building a relationship with this person!
Looking for a New Career? Become an Enrolled Agent Today
We know that this year has been tough on a lot of us, and many of us are now facing pretty major life changes — whether that’s working remote, socially distancing, or, for some of us, looking for a career change. Starting down a brand new career path can be scary, we know — especially […]
Senior-year checklist for accounting students
Whether you’d like to believe it or not, senior year means that you’re rounding the final lap of your four-year degree program, and will soon be making your entrance into the real world. This time can be particularly overwhelming for accounting students; between keeping up your grades, looking for a full-time job, and reconciling the […]
Concerned About Digital Transformation in the Accounting and Finance Industries? Consider a CMA Credential
Have you considered earning the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential? Like all industries, the fields of accounting and finance are rapidly changing in the wake of technological advancement. Automation, artificial intelligence, controls and analytics are becoming commonplace terms in the business environment, and companies are becoming more interested in data and how to develop processes […]
Getting Ready for the New World of Peer Review
From those whose firms have recently gone through a peer review as part of the AICPA’s Peer Review Program (PRP), the feedback is consistent. Things have changed. While the underlying requirements of the PRP are the same, a review of a sample of an accounting firm’s engagement workpapers in order to assure compliance with applicable […]
Benefits of the CPA credential
The benefits of becoming a CPA in today’s economy continue to grow. In fact, the designation has more value to the capital markets than ever before, but fewer new CPA candidates are registering to test for the license. With fewer accounting professionals looking to become a CPA, but a higher demand in the marketplace, you […]
Three Great Reasons to Join a Professional Association
I’m recently returned from a West coast trip—to the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum, to be more precise—where I had the opportunity to meet dozens of tax professionals, and to reconnect with many others who happen to be members of the association I have the privilege to lead. These events are opportunities to broadcast your value […]