AI is the hot technology term these days. It seems to be “disrupting” just about every industry you can think of – including the tax industry. This past tax season, H&R Block partnered with IBM Watson to use its powerful AI capabilities in 10,000 of its U.S. offices. The initial focus of the technology was […]
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3 reasons why a speedy CPA Exam review can benefit you
On the fence about a faster CPA Exam review course? Here are 3 reasons why a speedy CPA Exam review can benefit you, and what courses have the best offering, as reviewed by a university professor.
Expand Your Social Media Arsenal This Summer
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn… these are the three standard channels we all think of when it comes to social media marketing. But they aren’t the only ones. There’s also Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube and Pinterest (to name a few). Social media has a major force in marketing and communications – one that tax preparers should not be […]
FASB simplifies accounting for certain financial instruments
The FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-11, which simplifies accounting for certain financial instruments and will be testable on the CPA Exam in April 2019. Taking FAR in Q2 2019 or later? You'll want to know this material!
Video: No. 1 reason to take the CPA Exam
What's the number one reason to take the CPA Exam? We talked to a millennial CPA who passed the CPA Exam and is currently working as an Accounting Manager. Watch her video to find out!
IRS Launches New Educational Series on Cybercrime
We’ve been talking a lot about phishing scams and tax fraud lately. It’s a very serious problem that has lots of people in the industry talking – including the IRS. Cybercriminals have become increasingly sophisticated, which means taxpayers and tax professionals need to become more educated about how these scams work. We talked about this […]
Becoming a Tax Business Owner is Easier than You Might Imagine!
Set your own schedule. Make your own rules. Answer only to your clients. Who doesn’t want to be their own boss, right? If you’re getting into, interested in, or are already working in the tax industry, you may be surprised at what little it takes to start your own business as a tax preparer. Getting […]
Surgent claims 2017 Best CPA Review Course Award
Surgent CPA Review was recently named the #1 course for 2017 by Crush the CPA Exam, the industry’s leading review site. Read more from Bryce Welker, CEO of Crush the CPA Exam, on why Surgent was awarded this honor.