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 […]
How to Become a CIA for internal auditing success
You are methodical and detail oriented. You plot out everything from your education to going grocery shopping. People turn to you for solutions, and you know that you have what it takes to succeed in auditing. Now, it’s time to strategize your next career move. Becoming a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) takes you to the […]
Should You Consider an Enrolled Agent Career?
5 reasons becoming an EA is a great career choice Why become an enrolled agent (EA)? Let’s get down to business. An EA credential costs less in time and money than other credentials and is a great way to advance your tax prep career. To earn an EA, there are no educational requirements, and the […]
4 reasons to take the CPA Exam after graduation and before you start working
You finally graduated from college, so you deserve time for the beach, kayaking or working that summer ice cream-parlor job you’ve had since high school. But let’s put the brakes on taking off one last summer before adulting. Now is the ideal time to take and pass all four sections of the CPA Exam. After […]
3 reasons why you should switch CPA Exam prep providers
Becoming a certified public accountant (CPA) is a time-consuming but worthwhile endeavor. For many accounting students and new accounting professionals, passing the exam and getting a CPA license is the ultimate goal. Becoming a CPA can lead to job security, a higher salary and advancement opportunities. A CPA license is the industry standard for ensuring […]
What is an Enrolled Agent?
Becoming an enrolled agent can transform your tax prep career The world of federal taxes is complex. When individual and business taxpayers need to navigate this rocky turf, it helps to have someone on their side who knows the territory. Enter the enrolled agent (EA). The EA is the highest credential awarded by the IRS. […]
Who should become an Enrolled Agent?
A taxpayer learns that the IRS has questions or is even launching an audit. Imagine the fear and confusion. What’s next? Few people know that there is someone who can help – someone with extensive knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code. That someone is an Enrolled Agent, or EA. What is an enrolled agent? EAs […]
How to become a CMA
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 […]