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Study tips for passing the CIA Exam

Have you considered that being a student your whole life doesn’t make you an expert in studying and taking tests? Fortunately, the right exam prep partner can help you manage your time, prepare you to pass the CIA Exam and be your ticket to a brighter future.   Study tips for passing the CIA Exam […]

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5 common myths about the CPA Exam

If you’re preparing for the CPA Exam, you already know that you need to devote considerable study hours to pass the exam. You might have heard stories from friends or colleagues about how difficult certain parts of the exam are, or perhaps you’re concerned about the recent changes made to the CPA Exam as part […]

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How to Become a CIA for internal auditing success

You are methodical and detail oriented. You plot out everything from your education to going grocery shopping. People turn to you for solutions, and you know that you have what it takes to succeed in auditing.  Now, it’s time to strategize your next career move. Becoming a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) takes you to the […]

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3 reasons why you should switch CPA Exam prep providers

Becoming a certified public accountant (CPA) is a time-consuming but worthwhile endeavor. For many accounting students and new accounting professionals, passing the exam and getting a CPA license is the ultimate goal. Becoming a CPA can lead to job security, a higher salary and advancement opportunities.  A CPA license is the industry standard for ensuring […]

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Study tips to help you ace the CMA Exam

Study tips to help you ace the CMA Exam In the rush of daily life, who has time to think about the future? You know that a CMA would put your career into high gear, but family, friends and job responsibilities always seem to come first. However, you can rest assured that you really do […]

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5 study habits of successful CPA Exam candidates

Every CPA Exam Candidate walks into Prometric on testing day with the intention to pass. But the specifics of how candidates prepare during their CPA study time makes the difference between a passing and failing score. The reality is that more goes into studying and passing the CPA Exam than just going through all the […]

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Top 5 things for CPA candidates to remember right now

We know how uncertain of a time it currently is, with COVID-19 impacting not only your day-to-day life but your family and the market too – it’s pretty scary. But that’s not to say that your life (or career ambitions) should be put on hold, in fact, they’re more important now than ever. That’s why […]

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How this CPA candidate achieved higher than 95 on the CPA Exam

Each year, the AICPA awards the Elijah Watt Sells Award to CPA Exam test-takers who average a score of 95 or above across all exam sections. This year, Austin Krug was one of the winners. Do you want to know his secret to passing with such a high score? We sat down with Austin to […]

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7 mistakes CPA Exam candidates make on simulations (and how to avoid them!)

When it comes to CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Exam scoring, the AICPA gives equal weight to Multiple Choice Questions and Task-Based Simulations/Written Communication Tasks. In fact, Sims account for a greater portion of a candidate’s exam section score than ever before, causing simulations (or sims) to become a larger portion of a CPA candidate’s exam […]

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