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Study tips for passing the CIA Exam

Have you considered that being a student your whole life doesn’t make you an expert in studying and taking tests? Fortunately, the right exam prep partner can help you manage your time, prepare you to pass the CIA Exam and be your ticket to a brighter future.   Study tips for passing the CIA Exam […]

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5 common myths about the CPA Exam

If you’re preparing for the CPA Exam, you already know that you need to devote considerable study hours to pass the exam. You might have heard stories from friends or colleagues about how difficult certain parts of the exam are, or perhaps you’re concerned about the recent changes made to the CPA Exam as part […]

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Top 4 reasons to become a Certified Internal Auditor

In a world of heightened compliance, businesses are treading more carefully than ever. Circumstances change rapidly, and companies demand assurance that their internal controls are keeping pace with a tsunami of demands. The need for ever-stricter scrutiny is just one reason why earning the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation is a wise career move. The […]

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5 Signs You Should Run A Tax School

Running your own tax school isn’t a new concept, it’s something all the national tax preparation companies do to recruit the massive amounts of tax preparers needed each season. It’s a great source of alternative revenue for your business, it helps you get ready for next tax season, and it allows you to see potential […]

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Summer is a great time to enhance your tax prep career

Tax season may be behind us, but sure as the sun, it will come around again. Whether you were rookie or veteran this past tax season, consider investing in continuing education (CE) courses to enhance your knowledge base. Taking the time to brush up on new policies, updates to legislation or other changes will ensure […]

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Work-life balance for accountants

Tips for creating a proper work-life balance for accountants  In the food chain of life, does your career feel like the whale gobbling up the plankton of personal time? As an accountant, you expect busy seasons and long hours, and now you’re thinking of studying for the CPA Exam?   Take a deep breath. Before your […]

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Surgent announces first Paul Wiese Bridge Builder Scholarship Award winner

When a beloved Surgent team member passed away in 2021, we wanted to honor his legacy and commitment to educating the next generation of accounting and finance professionals. We created a semi-annual scholarship that would be awarded to students aspiring to a career in accounting or financial services.  The Paul Wiese Bridge Builder Scholarship Award […]

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Upgrade to Chartered Tax Professional (CTP) Certificate Program

CTP® Certificate Program Includes: nAn 18-month program that consists of five income tax courses totaling 168 continuing education (CE) hours. Plus, a 300-hour experience requirement that can be completed over two tax seasons to receive the CTP® designation.n n Comprehensive Tax Coursen n 60 CE hours n 6 month completion time n For California Students: […]

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Upgrade to Chartered Tax Consultant (CTC) Certificate Program

CTC® Certificate Program Includes: nA 12-month program that consists of three income tax courses totaling 115 continuing education (CE) hours. Plus, a 150-hour experience requirement that can be completed over two tax seasons to receive the CTC® designation.n n Comprehensive Tax Coursen n 60 CE hours n 6 month completion time n For California Students: […]

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