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Prometric Announces it Will Remain Closed Through 5/31

BREAKING NEWS In an April 23rd update, Prometric announced it would be extending its closure of test centers in the United States and Canada through May 31st, effecting CPA Exam, EA Exam, and CMA Exam candidates, among may others. Prometric will waive all rescheduling fees. What candidates should do now While testing centure closures certainly […]

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Some Prometric Testing Centers to resume testing for CPA Exam

Update: As of April 23, the AICPA has announced that the CPA Exam will be considered an essential exam, meaning some candidates will be able to resume testing on May 1. It’s important to note that Prometric will be opening only in areas where deemed safe. The AICPA has announced that Prometric will be contacting […]

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Use Your Quarantine Time to Upskill

There are a lot of uncertainties right now for people with jobs, people without jobs, and those trying to run a business. There’s no telling how long we will be in quarantine and when we are free to go back to the way things were, there’s no telling the impact this will have on all […]

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Tax Preparation Software for Independent Tax Business Owners

Updated August 31, 2021 There are a number of high-quality tax preparation software products for tax professionals from which you can choose. Your tax software vendor or service bureau (a tax service reseller) can also be a great resource to help you achieve tax business success. When choosing the tax software that will best suit […]

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Why you should sit for REG section of CPA Exam before July 1

If you’re considering sitting for the REG section of the CPA Exam, now is the time. The CPA Exam is constantly changing to reflect real life, and each section of the CPA Exam focuses on a different element of accounting – granted, with some overlap. But regardless, now more than ever, REG should be a […]

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You Didn’t Know You Could Work HERE With Your CMA

Certified management accountants – or CMAs – are financial professionals who hold a certification in a rapidly expanding career sector. These accounting professionals balance tasks including financial reporting, financial management, investment decisions, corporate finance, cost management, risk management, financial decision making, and strategic management with their knowledge of professional ethics. Once obtaining your CMA certification […]

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Encourage Clients to File Now

The filing deadline may be extended, but as you know, that’s no reason to wait. There are significant advantages to filing your taxes as soon as possible that should be communicated to clients. Are you reaching out to schedule virtual appointments and share the importance of filing now? Here are some things to consider. For […]

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What continuous testing means for CPA Exam candidates

If you haven’t yet heard, NASBA, AICPA and Prometric will offer continuous testing for CPA Exam candidates in the United States from July 1, 2020, with all state boards backing it. That’s right – no more black out periods or CPA Exam testing windows, and no more waiting months to resit for the CPA Exam. […]

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Prometric extends temporary closure to some testing centers

With the increase in measures taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19, Prometric has announced that it will extend the closure of test centers in the U.S. and Canada through April 30, with planned resumption of testing on May 1 across the United States and Canada. Earlier, this closure was expected to last until April […]

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