Ask any accountant in any field which software they use on a daily basis, and the most common answer will be Microsoft Excel. The spreadsheet tool is perfect for anyone working in the finance and accounting fields due to its versatility and specific financial applications. At this point, it’s expected that you be proficient in […]
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6 ways to improve your CPA Exam score
It’s one thing to fail a test when you haven’t invested your full effort. However, when you fully invest your time and effort, only to come up just a little bit short, it’s among the worst feelings in the world. Failing a section of the CPA Exam can feel like an overwhelmingly negative setback. At […]
2020 CMA Exam Content Changes Released
Starting January 1, 2020, the CMA exam will undergo substantial changes to ensure that the certification is current, relevant, and valid for accountants seeking to work in management accounting. The Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA) decided on these changes after performing a thorough job analysis. Both parts of the exam will feature changes to […]
The Certified Internal Auditor Exam Expands Globally
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is expanding the Certified Internal Auditor exam to several new languages to accommodate international candidates seeking the credential. As the only globally recognized internal audit certification, it is important that the CIA exam be accessible to a multitude of audiences across the world. The IIA estimates that there are […]
IIA Changes CIA Eligibility Requirements
Starting September 1, 2019, The Institute of Internal Auditors has changed the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) program eligibility window from four years to three years. This change reflects the time it normally takes candidates to complete the CIA certification process, and candidates within the three-year program will be able to request a one-year extension if […]
Audit Analytics: How Data Analytics is Transforming the Internal Auditing Field
In today’s business environment, how a company works with “big data” has become analogous with how well that company does within its industry or market. Being able to effectively work with data to drive business decisions and develop business insights is the difference between a competitive company and a company behind the curve. Data analytics […]
Top CPA Exam resources for accounting students
Coming into the first semester of college can be hard enough without having to research information about the CPA Exam. From balancing studying for classes with studying for the CPA Exam to diverse career paths within the field of accounting, we’ve put together a list of essential articles for accounting students to read on their […]
Prometric announces user-interface change for CPA Exam candidates
Prometric is continuing its investment in user experience. The company that provides testing centers for the Uniform CPA Examination announced a user interface pilot program refresh beginning in July 2019 with a complete refresh scheduled across all test centers by April 2020. Through upgraded operating systems, a new user interface pilot program, and a few […]
What You Need to Know About the New Technology and Analytics Section of the CMA Exam
As of next year, Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) will be implementing changes to the CMA exam to make it more relevant to the current job market. Whether you’re planning on taking the exam this year, will split sections between both years, or are planning on taking both sections next year, you’ll want to know […]