Everything evolves, and that includes the CPA Exam. As AICPA discovered in recent years, the exam hadn’t kept pace with the needs of accounting firms. They were hiring fewer accountants and more people skilled in data analytics, IT and cybersecurity. The discovery prompted AICPA and NASBA to develop the CPA Evolution licensure model, a revision […]
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7 study tips for the CIA Exam
You’ve decided it’s time. You’re going to take the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Exam and accelerate your career. It’s a good move. The CIA is the “gold standard” of internal auditing, an essential credential for clients and employers who demand the strictest internal controls to maintain compliance in a dizzying business climate. The CIA is […]
4 business challenges new CPAs face
In a world of increasing financial complexity, CPAs are in high demand. They earn excellent pay and hold exalted status for their ability to keep clients and organizations financially stable. With experience and professional credentials, they build the specialized skills to climb the career ladder into management and even the C-suite. The CPA profession is […]
5 tips to avoid study burnout
Studying for a major certification examination, such as the CPA, CMA or EA Exam, is a huge undertaking. According to the AICPA, test-takers should spend a total of 300 to 400 hours studying for the CPA Exam. Many candidates take any spare moment they can find to hit the books, whether that means waking up […]
9 ways to get noticed by accounting recruiters
The accounting profession is always in demand. Bull markets, bear markets, recessions and expansions — every economic situation has a need for accountants. Everyone, from businesses and organizations to individuals, must pay their taxes, balance their books and assess potential investments. That’s one of the reasons accounting is a popular career path. However, this popularity […]
Video: Why CPA candidates should be studying data analytics
The field of data analytics is growing, and future CPAs need to be prepared to make meaningful business decisions from big data. According to Surgent’s Chief Knowledge Officer Liz Kolar, knowing data analytics can keep accountants from having to perform routine transaction processes. Instead, accountants can focus on learning from their data and communicating their […]
Top 5 most in-demand accounting careers
A degree in or experience with accounting doesn’t mean you have to have “accountant” as your title. The accounting field encompasses a variety of jobs across finance, analytics, business strategy and management. Those with accounting knowledge work in just about every industry, from banking to software to law enforcement. With so many potential career paths, […]
You can trust Surgent instructors. Here’s why!
When you clock as much time on something as you do with studying for the CPA Exam, or any credential, you want to be sure that you’re getting back as much, or more, as what you’re putting in – we get it. There are many factors that can contribute to this – from the quality […]
6 tips for passing the Enrolled Agent Exam (on your first try!)
Whether you’re a tax professional, CPA or career-changer looking to become an EA, you’ve likely heard of the IRS’s Special Enrollment Examination, or EA exam. This three-part exam is the key to becoming an EA and will help open doors for your tax career. While the EA Exam requires some studying and an established understanding […]