If you’re a tax preparer looking to take your skills to the next level, or if you’re looking for a new, fulfilling career working with and helping other people, or even if you’re a seasoned CPA looking to add a more tax-focused and nationally-recognized credential to your repertoire, you may want to consider earning your […]
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Press release: Surgent CPA Review announces hiring of Ryan Hirsch as director of market development
Hirsch will be responsible for increasing market development of Surgent’s University Pass product to accounting professors and major university accounting programs. Surgent CPA Review is proud to announce the hiring of Ryan Hirsch as Director, Market Development (MDM), Universities. Hirsch will be responsible for increasing the awareness and market penetration of Surgent’s University PASS (UPASS) […]
Video: What every CPA candidate should Know about FAR section of CPA Exam
Surgent CPA Review co-founder Liz Kolar recently shared an overview on what every candidate should know about the FAR section of the CPA Exam. Here’s what she had to say: Governmental accounting One of the areas in FAR that we hear students have trouble with is Governmental Accounting. Many students haven’t seen it on the […]
Video: Quick tips on CPA Exam ratios
Surgent CPA Review co-founder, Liz Kolar recently shared her quick tips on how to memorize key CPA Exam ratios. Here’s what she had to say: Return on ratio The first CPA Exam ratio candidates should become familiar with is the “return on” ratio. The phrase “return on” means “net income divided by.” The formula for […]
Everything CPA candidates need to know about 2019 REG changes
In 2019, the biggest changes candidates will see on the CPA Exam will be on the Regulation (REG) section. Keep reading to learn more about where these REG changes came from, when the new tax law will be tested, what we recommend to candidates, and a list of exactly what those changes entail. Tax Cuts […]
EA vs AFSP: Finding the Right Path for Your Tax Career
If you’re ready to take your tax career to the next level, you may be considering earning your Enrolled Agent (EA) credential or participating in the IRS’s Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP). But which one is best for your specific career? And how do you go about earning each? In this post, we’ll cover the […]
5 things to consider before buying a CPA review course
When you’ve decided to become certified by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), you must first pass the CPA Exam and will require a practice exam course package to prep you. Choosing a CPA Review course can be a confusing process. With the number of learning platforms on offer with a range of features, it can be tough. But there are a […]
Studying for the CMA Certification? Here are 9 Common Mistakes That Candidates Make on the CMA Exam
As a CMA Exam candidate, you face two exams, both consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions and two essays. 75% of your score is made up of the multiple-choice questions while the other 25% is made up of the essay questions. The CMA Exam can be tricky, but you’re ready to learn how to pass the […]
Top 8 Things Candidates Should Know About the Enrolled Agent Exam
The Enrolled Agent Exam (also called the Special Enrollment Exam or SEE) is the first step you need to take to become a tax professional able to represent clients before the IRS. Becoming an EA is not a walk in the park, but by knowing a little more about the exam, you’ll be prepared for […]