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7 Ways to Improve Client Experience This Year

With a delayed start to tax season, now is a great time to rethink your current client experience. Reviewing these tips and preparing ahead of time can set you apart from the competition and keep your clients coming back each year. Ensure you and your employees have a clear understanding of how clients should be […]

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2021 Section 199A: Application and Challenges

Upon reviewing this material, the reader will be able to:n • Understand, discuss, and explain the Section 199A deduction in light of the final regulations.nnWith one tax season under our belts, we have all become familiar with the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act. The TCJA is again central to these materials and it is discussed […]

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The Case for Becoming an Enrolled Agent

If you’re already a tax preparer, congrats! You’ve made a great career choice. And if you’re thinking about becoming a tax preparer, it’s really a great time! So kudos to you for being here! Tax preparers are in high demand right now and those with advanced tax knowledge are even more sought-after! Taxpayers are looking […]

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FAR study tips to help you pass the CPA Exam

The Financial Accounting and Reporting section of the CPA Exam is one of the more robust exams in terms of content, and having a few tricks up your sleeves to maximize your study time will give you the advantage you need to pass. Check out these six FAR study tips you can utilize today to […]

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CMA vs CPA – Which Certification Should You Get?

When looking at which certification to pursue, it can be tough to know the direction to go. Both a CMA and CPA certification will advance your accounting career, and increase that salary figure. But which is the most suitable choice for you and your career path? Well firstly, what is a CPA? A Certified Public […]

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What is adaptive learning technology and can it help you pass the CPA Exam?

In the CPA review game, we’ve all heard the phrase “adaptive learning technology”. It’s become a buzzword tossed around by many CPA exam prep courses. But what exactly is adaptive learning technology, and can it help you? We’ll discuss what adaptive learning is further. And you’ll find that yes, it can help you study less […]

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How to Study for Accounting Credential While Working Remote

The novel coronavirus has truly changed the way we go about our everyday lives. Things we never thought about before, like going to the grocery store, going to the gym, and going to work are being changed and restricted at a rapid pace. Many of us are now telecommuting (or working from home) as many […]

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5 Time Management Tips for Studying for a Certification

Time management – a phrase that we’re all familiar with in accountancy but many of us don’t know how to implement it. But it really is a crucial skill when it comes to gaining that certification you have your eye on, and pretty necessary for securing that desired spot at an accounting firm. So whether […]

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Common candidate struggles: Preparing for REG section of CPA Exam

We all know that the CPA Exam is made up of four sections – AUD, BEC, FAR and REG – and each is made up of difficult questions that primarily touch on different elements of accounting, from tax law to financial accounting and more. While there’s a lot to learn, it’s entirely possible to pass […]

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Our advice to CPA candidates: What order should you sit for the CPA Exam?

Right now, deciding how to study, what to study, or even if you should be studying can seem daunting and difficult to determine. Given upcoming CPA Exam changes to certain exam sections and Prometric delays, the conditions that the current pool of CPA candidates face is unprecedented. Because of this, the approach these candidates take […]

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