BREAKING NEWS. With the increase in measures taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19, Prometric has announced that it will be extending the temporary closure to at least May 1st across the United States and Canada. Earlier, this closure was expected to last until April 16th. This step is being taken to further protect the […]
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ISACA Announces Live Remote Proctoring for CISA Exam
In a press release published on Monday, March 30th, 2020, ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) announced that it would be offering live remote proctoring for the CISA Exam before the end of April, allowing candidates to sit for their exams remotely. With this new test-taking format, offered by exam partner PSI, candidates can […]
Updates to the EA Exam
At the beginning of March, the IRS rolled out some changes to the EA Exam including cost, rescheduling policies and time limits. We’ve gathered all of the changes below for you to see. Changes to Scheduling and Operations of the Exam The Cost to Take the Special Enrollment Examination Each part of the exam costs […]
PSI Temporarily Closes Testing Centers
BREAKING NEWS. As more and more companies take measures against the spread of COVID-19, PSI have built out an internal task force that meets each business day to monitor the situation with Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), and are in the process of closing testing sites and rescheduling CISA (and other) exams. Test Site Closures PSI test […]
IMA Announces Extended Testing Window
BREAKING NEWS.Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) just announced their response to the outbreak of COVID-19 in light of recent news of Prometric testing centure closures. In an email distributed to CMA candidates on March 19th, Dennis Whitney, CMA, Senior Vice President of ICMA wrote that they would be lengthening the upcoming CMA Exam testing window […]
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 […]
How Many People Are Getting their CMA?
The Certified Management Accountant certification is becoming increasingly popular in recent times with the multiple career paths it can provide – as the globally accepted counterpart to the Certified Public Accountant (CPA). And, with about 50 years of experience under its belt, the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) is seeing more and more candidates sit […]
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.
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!