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Becker vs. Surgent: A CPA review course comparison

Choosing a CPA Review course? To help you decide which course is best for you, veteran CPA Review instructor and our course designer Liz Kolar, CPA compiled a list of Surgent CPA Review's features as compared to Becker CPA Review.

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Crafting your CPA Exam Strategy

In January 2024, the most recent update to the CPA Exam went into effect. The current format brings additional and increasingly significant financial subjects into the examination with the aim of better preparing CPAs for their role.  What you need to know about CPA Exam changes  The current CPA exam contains the following parts:  Each section […]

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CMA vs. MBA: Which is right for your career?

Is higher education the best path for business and finance professionals to grow their careers, explore new industries and increase earnings? It depends – not all higher learning is the same.   The Certified Management Accountant Credential (CMA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) are two common and effective ways to progress.  The CMA is […]

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How to choose exam prep: 5 things to look for if you want to sit for the EA, CPA, CMA, CISA or CIA Exam

When you’re looking to take your career to the next level by becoming an Enrolled Agent (EA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CIA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA); your exam prep can be the deciding factor in passing or failing.  There are dozens of different companies offering exam […]

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Gain the CMA after the CPA to catapult your career

If you’ve earned the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, then you know that the process of doing so is challenging and rewarding. With this license, you can enjoy the CPA benefits of higher income, more vocational opportunities, heightened job security and elevated industry esteem. You might consider yourself on the ultimate career path.   But what […]

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Maximize your Certified Management Accountant test prep

As a full-time accountant, studying for the CMA Exam needs to be as efficient as possible. Traditionally, exam candidates cram quick study sessions into their daily routine, hoping to learn as much material as possible. But what they don’t understand is how this method could be working against them.  Instead of cramming material, try these […]

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Surgent offers career guidance for accounting professionals

Accounting might not be for everyone, but everyone who enters the field will find a path suited to their talents. The field of accounting is rich with career choices, branching in different directions but all leading to the satisfaction of helping others make sense of their money. Which path is right for you? It depends […]

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The best CMA study materials and their use cases 

The Certified Management Account Exam (CMA Exam) has several exam prep options at your fingertips, each involving different study materials and techniques. Your primary choices include:  This comparison will help you evaluate your options, see why you should consider an adaptive course and examine the use cases for other study materials.  Study option 1: courses […]

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The different jobs you can get with an EA credential

There are dozens of factors that go into job satisfaction, not just the work you’re performing. You should also consider factors like:  Being an enrolled agent offers solid career benefits: there are hundreds of options, and there is no one-size-fits-all career path.   To help you find the perfect career as an enrolled agent, we’ve put together a list […]

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