As tax preparers and keepers of important information, there’s a lot to be vigilant about during tax season. Fraudsters, phishing scams, and identity theft all top the list. Here’s another thing to be wary of: Malware. Malware is designed to gain access to computer systems, generally for the benefit of a third party, without a […]
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FAQs: The future of the CPA
It’s no secret that the accounting profession is changing and with it, so is the future of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Whether it’s the rise of blockchain, or new business environments for entry level roles at accounting firms, CPAs are going to experience the lot of it in the years to come. So it’s […]
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 […]
How to Seek and Seize Opportunities to Generate PR
In the world of marketing there are three types of media: Owned, Paid, and Earned. Owned media consists of branded content created by your company, about your company (articles, graphics, posts, etc.). Paid media is advertising you pay for to gain reach and recognition (Facebook ads, print ads, Google Ads, commercials, etc.). Earned media is […]
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 […]
Press release: Surgent Exam Review wins 2020 BIG Innovation Award
Surgent announced it has been named a winner in the 2020 BIG Innovation Awards presented by the Business Intelligence Group. Over the past several years, Surgent has become a major player in the exam prep market, having invested millions of dollars in its proprietary A.S.A.P.® Techonology. Surgent prides itself on its sophisticated, adaptive approach to […]
5 Pioneering Black Figures in the Finance and Accounting Industries
February is Black History Month, a time to bring awareness to the many contributions Black Americans have made throughout our history despite institution and overt racism among other barriers. Here are five Black figures from history who paved the way for other Black Americans to pursue careers in finance and accounting. Madam C. J. Walker […]
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.
Want to work for a Big 4 accounting firm? Earn this degree
One of the best ways to start your accounting career on the right foot is by working for a Big 4 accounting firm. These firms, Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young and KPMG, are perfect launching pads for your career, whether you want to work in public accounting or you want to break off and do […]