When a beloved Surgent team member passed away in 2021, we wanted to honor his legacy and commitment to educating the next generation of accounting and finance professionals. We created a semi-annual scholarship that would be awarded to students aspiring to a career in accounting or financial services. The Paul Wiese Bridge Builder Scholarship Award […]
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How to Become a CIA for internal auditing success
You are methodical and detail oriented. You plot out everything from your education to going grocery shopping. People turn to you for solutions, and you know that you have what it takes to succeed in auditing. Now, it’s time to strategize your next career move. Becoming a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) takes you to the […]
4 internship tips to lead to success
Internships are an exciting, engaging, and structured way to start your career journey while still in school. They introduce you to career options, allow you to find your fit, and build your resume without having to make a full-time commitment at the start. To help you navigate your internship experience we have put together four […]
How to Study for Accounting Credential While Working Remote
The novel coronavirus has truly changed the way we go about our everyday lives. Things we never thought about before, like going to the grocery store, going to the gym, and going to work are being changed and restricted at a rapid pace. Many of us are now telecommuting (or working from home) as many […]
5 Time Management Tips for Studying for a Certification
Time management – a phrase that we’re all familiar with in accountancy but many of us don’t know how to implement it. But it really is a crucial skill when it comes to gaining that certification you have your eye on, and pretty necessary for securing that desired spot at an accounting firm. So whether […]
Microsoft Office skills for working professionals
Everybody knows what Microsoft Office is, and everybody knows it’s important to have on your resume – but do you know why? Hiring managers expect working professionals to be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Powerpoint. Here are three reasons why. Communication is crucial for leadership As you look to take steps in […]
How to Put Together a Study Plan for After Graduation
Whether it’s what you want to hear or not, it’s true that most successful exam candidates agree taking the exam as soon as you can post-graduation is your most effective path to passing. Between having the knowledge from Accounting classes fresh in your mind, to being a practiced test-taker, putting the skills you learn at […]
What Is Adaptive Learning?
A lot of review courses say they have adaptive learning technology, but what does that mean? And do they really? “Adaptive learning” is a catchy phrase that a lot of exam review providers are using to describe how their courses function. On the face of it, adaptive learning software uses technology to lower study time […]
What Hiring Managers Are Looking for on an Accountant’s Resume
Whether you’re a brand new graduate looking for your first real-world job in public accounting, or a seasoned accountant eyeing up that next promotion, your next big break is hinged upon your resume and the skills you bring to the table. That’s why it’s crucial that you best prepare yourself to take the accounting profession […]