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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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10 Certified Internal Auditor Exam Prep Tips

You’ve done the research, and you’re ready to become an internal auditor. But first, you have to pass the Certified Internal Auditor Exam. Whether you’re a seasoned exam taker, or this is your first professional certification, you can use these 10 tips to help you prepare for and pass the CIA Exam.

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Press release: Surgent CPA Review announces hiring of Ryan Hirsch as director of market development

Hirsch will be responsible for increasing market development of Surgent’s University Pass product to accounting professors and major university accounting programs. Surgent CPA Review is proud to announce the hiring of Ryan Hirsch as Director, Market Development (MDM), Universities. Hirsch will be responsible for increasing the awareness and market penetration of Surgent’s University PASS (UPASS) […]

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Surgent Ambassador Spotlight: Brennan Burke

This month’s Surgent Ambassador Spotlight goes to… Brennan Burke Hometown: Sylva, North Carolina Earning her bachelor’s degree in accountancy at Western Carolina University   About the Ambassador Program The Surgent CPA Review’s Student Ambassador Program is a leadership program that offers students an opportunity to enhance their business skills, gain exposure to the accounting industry, […]

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Surgent Student Ambassador Spotlight: Joseph Bell

This month’s Surgent Student Ambassador Spotlight goes to… Joseph Bell Hometown: Gainesville, Georgia Earning his master’s degree in accountancy at Mercer University   About the Student Ambassador Program The Surgent CPA Review’s Student Ambassador Program is a leadership program that offers students an opportunity to enhance their business skills, gain exposure to the accounting industry, and […]

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Best Blog Posts of 2018

Looking for top-quality accounting exam review tips and tricks? Look no further! We’ve compiled our top 5 best blog posts of 2018 for our various exam review lines: Enrolled Agent Review, Certified Management Accountant Review, Certified Internal Auditor Review, Certified Information Systems Auditor Review.

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