PCAOB No. 2015-008, a new auditing rule designed to improve transparency regarding both the engagement partner and “other accounting firms” that may have taken part in the audit of issuers, will be testable this April 1.
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Video: What to do when you’re unhappy with your CPA Exam score
With the recent CPA Exam score release from the AICPA, we hope you received a passing score! If you didn't, it's ok! Jessica Sandhu has been there. Watch her video for tips on how to recover, and bounce back for next time!
Tip of the month: Dress to impress for your accounting job
After attending a number of career fairs over the past few months, I am astonished at some of the outfit choices that were made for these events. To find out how much your outfit matters on your road to becoming a CPA, read more.
Video: Leave your phone at home and other tips for CPA Exam
If you're testing soon, this week's Exam Cram is a must-watch! Jess shares what you need to know about the Prometric Testing Center. Did you know you should leave your phone at home? Find out why.
Gains and losses from derecognition of nonfinancial assets testable January 2018
The FASB recently issued ASU No. 2017-05, Other Income—Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20): Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets. This content will become testable on the CPA exam in January 2018.
Going concern considerations to become testable on AUD January 2018
Sitting for AUD next January? SAS No. 132, The Auditor’s Consideration of an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern is a standard that applies to all audits of a complete set of financial statements, including financial statements prepared in accordance with a general purpose or a special purpose framework. It will become testable on the CPA exam January 1, 2018.
5 things to do if you don’t land accounting internship
Sometimes we don’t land the dream internship we hoped for, but there are still ways to garner experience, and that is what the recruiters and firms are looking for. Here are 5 ways to get creative and start building that experience.
Video: CPA Exam study tips from Surgent
Welcome to a new weekly feature of Passing Insights! Surgent CPA Review's Student Development Manager, Jessica Sandhu, is currently sitting for the CPA Exam. Each week, Jessica shares her insights into her own study process. This week, find out what she does to de-stress when studying for the exam.
Tip of the month: Review your state’s CPA certification requirements
Once you pass those four dreaded sections of the CPA Exam, it doesn’t mean you have reached the finish line! There are requirements you must fulfill before you can put those three letters (CPA) at the end of your name. We break down these requirements.