We talk with people every day about what it takes to become a tax preparer. Here are the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) we get on becoming a tax preparer. What sort of education do I need to become a tax preparer? Many people think they need to have a college degree, become a Certified […]
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Microsoft Office skills for working professionals
Everybody knows what Microsoft Office is, and everybody knows it’s important to have on your resume – but do you know why? Hiring managers expect working professionals to be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Powerpoint. Here are three reasons why. Communication is crucial for leadership As you look to take steps in […]
Failed the CPA Exam? 4 reasons to try an adaptive review course
Failing the CPA Exam isn’t a great feeling, but with four separate sections, each with a pass rate around 50%, it’s likely candidates will have one failure under their belt before they pass. It can be intimidating to jump back into the game after you’ve failed the CPA Exam, but with the right study plan […]
New Year, New Goals – Why Have Them & How to Make Them Achievable
With a new year upon us, it’s a chance to start fresh – a sort of reboot. We could all certainly use that after the year we just had. A great way to start fresh is to set new goals for yourself. Goals give your life a sense of purpose Ever feel like your just […]
Tips to maintain focus while wearing a mask during CPA Exam
It’s a unique time to be sitting for the CPA Exam, we know. With that comes a whole set of new unique challenges to face, too. One of which is wearing a mask during the CPA Exam. As we stand, the CPA Exam must be sat in person with no remote testing abilities. Because of […]
Looking Back on 2020
This last year has been an interesting one to say the least! As we close out this extremely challenging year, I thought I’d reflect on some of the biggest news 2020 has given us. In the news On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, almost two months after the first […]
Video: What is your ReadySCORE™ and how can it help you pass the CPA Exam?
Surgent CPA Review co-founder Liz Kolar recently sat down with us to share details about Surgent’s ReadySCORE™ – a personalized score that measures a student’s readiness to sit for the CPA Exam. How does this affect our pass rate? See what Liz has to say: CPA Exam pass rates ReadySCORE is calibrated to real CPA […]