The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) has announced changes for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam starting in January of 2020. The announcement comes after the most recent job analysis study conducted by the IMA revealed changes in the job market reported by over 2,000 current practicing professionals in the field. The IMA’s goal is to make the CMA Exam as relevant to the current professional environment as possible in order to prepare CMA candidates for a dynamic career as a finance or accounting professional.
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How to use your summer vacation to study for the CPA Exam
It’s already the end of May, and summer is upon us! That means it’s the end of the school year for some and graduation for others. As an accounting student, or recent accounting graduate, the summer is the perfect time to study for the CPA Exam, whether you have one more year of school left […]
10 Certified Internal Auditor Exam Prep Tips
You’ve done the research, and you’re ready to become an internal auditor. But first, you have to pass the Certified Internal Auditor Exam. Whether you’re a seasoned exam taker, or this is your first professional certification, you can use these 10 tips to help you prepare for and pass the CIA Exam.
Studying for the CPA Exam? How to make the most of your spring break
Spring break signals the end of a long winter and is usually filled with some much-needed leisure time for busy college students. However, if you’re planning on taking the CPA Exam, you may want to consider studying for the CPA Exam on spring break. Keeping your study momentum up during breaks is key, although it […]
How to study for the CPA Exam after graduation
While studying for the CPA Exam out of school may seem scary, it's definitely possible. With the right motivation, the right study materials and a little planning, you can pass each section of the exam on your first try!
How the best accounting programs prepare students for CPA Exam success
Through modernization, globalization, and engagement, degree programs are helping students attain much higher scores compared to candidates who study on their own.
Tip of the month: How to apply for the CPA Exam
Graduates: with graduation around the corner, many of you may be applying for the CPA Exam soon. Here is a guide for what you need to know when it comes to applying for and scheduling your exams.
Video: What every CPA candidate should Know about FAR section of CPA Exam
Surgent CPA Review co-founder Liz Kolar recently shared an overview on what every candidate should know about the FAR section of the CPA Exam. Here’s what she had to say: Governmental accounting One of the areas in FAR that we hear students have trouble with is Governmental Accounting. Many students haven’t seen it on the […]
Video: Quick tips on CPA Exam ratios
Surgent CPA Review co-founder, Liz Kolar recently shared her quick tips on how to memorize key CPA Exam ratios. Here’s what she had to say: Return on ratio The first CPA Exam ratio candidates should become familiar with is the “return on” ratio. The phrase “return on” means “net income divided by.” The formula for […]
Everything CPA candidates need to know about 2019 REG changes
In 2019, the biggest changes candidates will see on the CPA Exam will be on the Regulation (REG) section. Keep reading to learn more about where these REG changes came from, when the new tax law will be tested, what we recommend to candidates, and a list of exactly what those changes entail. Tax Cuts […]