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Prometric announces user-interface change for CPA Exam candidates

Prometric is continuing its investment in user experience. The company that provides testing centers for the Uniform CPA Examination announced a user interface pilot program refresh beginning in July 2019 with a complete refresh scheduled across all test centers by April 2020. Through upgraded operating systems, a new user interface pilot program, and a few […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Surgent Expands into Healthcare Professional Education Through PharmCon Acquisition

On August 12, 2019, Surgent, a Spire Capital Partners portfolio company, announced the acquisition of Pharmaceutical Education Consultants, Inc. (“PharmCon”), as an expansion further into the continuing education and exam preparation markets. Surgent provides end-to-end professional education for accounting, finance, and tax professionals, guiding students through credentialing exams and working professionals through continuing education courses. […]

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FASB’s proposed delays in major accounting standards: What you need to know for the CPA Exam

On July 17, the Financial Accounting Standards Board proposed delaying a few major accounting standards updates for private companies, nonprofits, and smaller reporting companies. The FASB’s reconsideration of the effective dates of these new accounting standards had to do mostly with the burden it would place on financial reporting at these entities and how the […]

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CPAs of the future: AACSB updates accounting standards to include data analytics

The accounting industry has undergone major changes in the last several decades due to the increase in reliance on information technology. From incorporating new IT into the workplace, to making sure it’s working properly, to protecting data, CPAs have their hands full as the industry evolves to meet the demand for growth and innovation. In […]

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7 Tips for Reducing your CMA Exam Study Time

Becoming a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) means becoming a part of the IMA’s elite group of professionals, who are highly respected and highly sought after. However, passing the CMA Exam can seem daunting, especially if you’re balancing other obligations in your life, and you may be wondering if you can even fit studying into your […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Surgent Launches ExamMatrix to Aid Throughout the Designation-Seeking Process

At the start of your credential-seeking journey, you may have experienced some confusion or lack of professional guidance regarding what steps you should take on your journey toward becoming an accounting professional. With the help of our fledgling website, ExamMatrix, up-and-coming finance professionals will be able to access a wealth of information and resources that […]

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AICPA practice exam updated with enhanced sample test questions for CPA Exam

To help CPA candidates get a better feel for the CPA Exam, the AICPA has free practice exams simulating the real exam. There is one sample test for every exam section. Auditing and Attestation (AUD), Financial Accounting and Report (FAR) and Regulation (REG) have five testlets with 10 multiple-choice questions and six task-based simulations. Business Environment […]

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