If you haven’t yet heard, NASBA, AICPA and Prometric will offer continuous testing for CPA Exam candidates in the United States from July 1, 2020, with all state boards backing it. That’s right – no more black out periods or CPA Exam testing windows, and no more waiting months to resit for the CPA Exam. […]
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Prometric Extends Temporary Closures for Some Centers
BREAKING NEWS. With the increase in measures taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19, Prometric has announced that it will be extending the temporary closure to at least May 1st across the United States and Canada. Earlier, this closure was expected to last until April 16th. This step is being taken to further protect the […]
Alternative career paths for CPAs
Careers for CPAs can seem pretty cut and dry: get your accounting degree, pass the CPA Exam and then start out as an entry-level staff accountant in public and work your way up, or switch over to industry at some point. However, the skills required to pass the CPA Exam and become a CPA, and […]
ISACA Announces Live Remote Proctoring for CISA Exam
In a press release published on Monday, March 30th, 2020, ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) announced that it would be offering live remote proctoring for the CISA Exam before the end of April, allowing candidates to sit for their exams remotely. With this new test-taking format, offered by exam partner PSI, candidates can […]
IMA Global CMA Survey Results – The Key Findings
For many years, IMA has conducted a salary survey of its members around the world for the sixth consecutive year, comparing compensation, assessing the value of education and certification, and more. Spanning more than 4,000 responses, and 80 different countries, we’ve gathered the high-level key findings from the survey below! CMAs Earn 60% More Than […]
Updates to the EA Exam
At the beginning of March, the IRS rolled out some changes to the EA Exam including cost, rescheduling policies and time limits. We’ve gathered all of the changes below for you to see. Changes to Scheduling and Operations of the Exam The Cost to Take the Special Enrollment Examination Each part of the exam costs […]
Pearson VUE Announces Response to COVID-19
In response to COVID-19, Pearson VUE is monitoring the situation and is making decisions about test center operations in accordance with Government and local authorities. As of right now, their guidance is to attempt to reschedule your exam through your online Pearson VUE account. If you have additional questions regarding voucher usage or testing windows, […]
How COVID-19 Is Impacting Tax Filing
With the Coronavirus pandemic across the United States, the US treasury secretary has announced that Americans will have an additional three months to file their taxes. This means that ‘Tax Day’ is now July 15th – and all taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties. […]
FAQs: What is blockchain and how does it impact me?
With the influx of new technologies, we know that the role of each accountant professional is changing. But with terms like “blockchain” and “cryptocurrency” being little more than buzz words to a lot of us, Jack Castonguay, our Director of Accounting and License Preparatory content, has answered some of our most frequently asked questions. Get […]