The accounting industry has undergone major changes in the last several decades due to the increase in reliance on information technology. From incorporating new IT into the workplace, to making sure it’s working properly, to protecting data, CPAs have their hands full as the industry evolves to meet the demand for growth and innovation. In […]
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7 Tips for Reducing your CMA Exam Study Time
Becoming a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) means becoming a part of the IMA’s elite group of professionals, who are highly respected and highly sought after. However, passing the CMA Exam can seem daunting, especially if you’re balancing other obligations in your life, and you may be wondering if you can even fit studying into your […]
PRESS RELEASE: Surgent Launches ExamMatrix to Aid Throughout the Designation-Seeking Process
At the start of your credential-seeking journey, you may have experienced some confusion or lack of professional guidance regarding what steps you should take on your journey toward becoming an accounting professional. With the help of our fledgling website, ExamMatrix, up-and-coming finance professionals will be able to access a wealth of information and resources that […]
AICPA practice exam updated with enhanced sample test questions for CPA Exam
To help CPA candidates get a better feel for the CPA Exam, the AICPA has free practice exams simulating the real exam. There is one sample test for every exam section. Auditing and Attestation (AUD), Financial Accounting and Report (FAR) and Regulation (REG) have five testlets with 10 multiple-choice questions and six task-based simulations. Business Environment […]
Surgent Partners with NAEA to Create Pathway to EA Program
Surgent Professional Education and the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) recently announced the Pathway to EATM Program. The goal of this partnership is to shine a light on this in-demand career. The Pathway to EA program is designed to increase the amount of enrolled agent candidates, and improve candidate’s Special Enrollment Exam (SEE) pass […]
What You Need to Know for the 2020 CMA Exam Changes
The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) has announced changes for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam starting in January of 2020. The announcement comes after the most recent job analysis study conducted by the IMA revealed changes in the job market reported by over 2,000 current practicing professionals in the field. The IMA’s goal is to make the CMA Exam as relevant to the current professional environment as possible in order to prepare CMA candidates for a dynamic career as a finance or accounting professional.
Which CPA review course is the best?
You’ve decided to take the CPA Exam; now you need to research the best possible CPA prep course for you in order to sit and pass as quickly as possible. As you start to dig into CPA prep courses, you may be considering which features you really need in order to pass. Do you want to purchase a bare minimum CPA Exam review course based on your learning style? Or would you rather go all in and get something with extra features or support? Or maybe your needs lie somewhere in the middle? You’re a unique individual, and your CPA Review course should fit with your specific learning needs. If you’re in the throngs of researching, check out Surgent’s three different packages: Essentials Pass, Premier Pass, and Ultimate Pass. You’re sure to find the absolute best CPA review course to fit your needs.
Surgent CPA Review’s virtual roundtable confirms CPA credential is worth pursuing
Surgent CPA Review recently hosted its first-ever virtual roundtable, titled “Is the CPA License Losing Its Luster?” The online event was moderated by Surgent Exam Review Co-founder and Chief Knowledge Officer, Liz Kolar, CPA, CGMA, and featured six distinguished panelists – all at different stages in their respective careers – with experience spanning a variety […]
Key Findings From the IMA’s Salary Report
On March 25, 2019, the IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) released its yearly global salary survey, along with more in-depth salary survey reports for particular countries and regions. 5,208 members from 78 countries participated in the annual survey, representing a wide variety of demographics across the globe. The report focused on management accountants, including those […]