How to become a CMA: 7 steps to a successful career path Accounting is a great career, but no one starts at the top. In the pyramid of accounting careers, everyone starts at the bottom and proves their fitness, step by step, until they reach the pinnacle. That’s the point when you have a position […]
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Career Opportunities in Tax Prep
Tax return preparers are in high demand right now. If you have a high school diploma or the equivalent, great attention to detail, understand basic math equations, can handle several projects at one time, and are a good communicator, you have what it takes to excel in this field! Start with Surgent’s beginner tax course […]
Tips to succeed as first-year accountant
In the transition from college degree to first job in accounting, the stakes are high – and the rewards are even higher. You’re launching a rewarding career offering good pay and a multitude of advancement opportunities. For first-year accountants, there will be long days during busy season, but this also is an incredible learning experience. […]
CMA remote testing options
Remote testing options for the CMA Exam So, you’re ready to take the CMA Exam but you’re not located near or comfortable going into a testing center for an in-person exam. What if there was an option that would allow you to take the CMA Exam from the comfort of your home? Luckily, now that […]
CMA at a Glance – A Quick Overview of the CMA Credential
Are you considering the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification? In this overview of the CMA Exam and certification, we’ll look at what it means to become a CMA, why you should consider earning the certification and what you need to do to get started. Who should get the CMA credential? While CPAs traditionally focus on […]
Study tips to help you ace the CMA Exam
Study tips to help you ace the CMA Exam In the rush of daily life, who has time to think about the future? You know that a CMA would put your career into high gear, but family, friends and job responsibilities always seem to come first. However, you can rest assured that you really do […]
Five benefits of becoming a CMA
The CMA advantage: Five benefits of becoming a CMA Doesn’t everyone have letters after their name? Do they really matter? When those letters are CMA, the answer is a resounding yes. The prestigious Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential tells colleagues and employers that you bring added value. You have the tools to make key strategic […]
IRS Filing Relief for Schedules K-2 and K-3
Last year, the IRS announced new Schedules K-2 and K-3 for the 2021 tax year. These schedules were introduced to standardize the reporting of international tax items that were previously reported on Schedule K-1. The IRS published updated instructions for Forms 1065, 1120-S and 8865 on Jan. 18, 2022, stating that entities with no foreign […]