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Chartered Tax Professional vs Enrolled Agent: What’s the Difference

When considering a career as a tax professional, it’s important to know the various types of designations and certifications available. While becoming an enrolled agent (EA) is one of the most common paths for tax professionals, you should also consider becoming a Chartered Tax Professional (CTP®), which is a designation offered exclusively from Surgent’s Income Tax […]

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9 ways to get noticed by accounting recruiters 

The accounting profession is always in demand. Bull markets, bear markets, recessions and expansions — every economic situation has a need for accountants. Everyone, from businesses and organizations to individuals, must pay their taxes, balance their books and assess potential investments. That’s one of the reasons accounting is a popular career path.   However, this popularity […]

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Video: Why CPA candidates should be studying data analytics

The field of data analytics is growing, and future CPAs need to be prepared to make meaningful business decisions from big data. According to Surgent’s Chief Knowledge Officer Liz Kolar, knowing data analytics can keep accountants from having to perform routine transaction processes. Instead, accountants can focus on learning from their data and communicating their […]

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Everything you need to know about Tax Day 2023

Ah, Tax Day. This date in April is often dreaded, but knowing when you need to file your tax return is key to avoiding potential penalties and maximizing your refund. In this post, we’ll go through everything you need to know about Tax Day and share some information about a topic you may find less […]

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Top 5 most in-demand accounting careers 

A degree in or experience with accounting doesn’t mean you have to have “accountant” as your title. The accounting field encompasses a variety of jobs across finance, analytics, business strategy and management. Those with accounting knowledge work in just about every industry, from banking to software to law enforcement.  With so many potential career paths, […]

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You can trust Surgent instructors. Here’s why!

When you clock as much time on something as you do with studying for the CPA Exam, or any credential, you want to be sure that you’re getting back as much, or more, as what you’re putting in – we get it. There are many factors that can contribute to this – from the quality […]

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6 tips for passing the Enrolled Agent Exam (on your first try!)

Whether you’re a tax professional, CPA or career-changer looking to become an EA, you’ve likely heard of the IRS’s Special Enrollment Examination, or EA exam. This three-part exam is the key to becoming an EA and will help open doors for your tax career.   While the EA Exam requires some studying and an established understanding […]

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5 things to know before starting a tax business

Starting your own tax business can be a lucrative venture for those with an entrepreneurial spirit. While it may seem like a daunting task, with the right preparation and knowledge, anyone can start their own tax business.   Before you start your own tax business, it is important to understand what it entails. Tax businesses can […]

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3 unique ways to gain experience as an enrolled agent 

If you’re an enrolled agent (EA) looking to gain experience in the field, it can be challenging to find new opportunities and a daunting task to figure out your ideal career path.  Now that you’ve passed the EA Exam, though, opportunities abound. You can leverage your certification to pursue a wide range of professional growth […]

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Video: CPA Exam tips for college students

So, you’re studying for your bachelor’s degree, or maybe a master’s degree, with dreams to go into public accounting? Even more, you want to start on the journey to becoming a licensed CPA (Certified Public Accountant)? That’s great, and you’re already on your way to meeting the education requirements of an Accounting degree! And while […]

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