What are the CPA Exam Blueprints? The AICPA builds the CPA examination from the “specs” contained in a document called Blueprints. The CPA Exam Blueprints are updated and published once or twice a year, and the version used to build the 2019 exam was just released this month. There is a Blueprint for each exam […]
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CPA Exam welcome screens: What every candidate should know
Liz Kolar, co-founder of Surgent CPA Review, sat down with us to discuss what you should know about the welcome screens on the CPA exam. Avoid wasting time and money by knowing what to expect on these screens ahead of time. When you arrive at your testing site and launch the exam, there will be […]
Planning a career: CMA vs CPA credential
Building a career in accounting is more like hopping on a subway than walking a straight road. Along the way, you will take different lines, and routes will intersect and diverge. Multiple career pathways are ahead, and a recognized credential is the ticket for going as far as you want and reaching your destination of […]
Video: How to ace the CPA Exam simulations
The CPA exam contains simulations in all 4 sections. In the AUD, FAR, and REG sections, these simulations are worth 50% of your overall score, and 35% in the BEC section. As these simulations are worth a such a large portion of your exam score, it is crucial to adequately prepare for anything you may […]
7 CPA Exam study tips while working full time
Deciding to become a CPA is a huge step in your career; it’s a tough path that will mark you as an expert in your field (and the pay raise isn’t bad either). However, taking the CPA Exam amid a full-time job can seem daunting at its best and completely overwhelming at its worst. Luckily, […]
EA vs CPA: Which One is Right for You?
EA vs CPA – From working in management to becoming tax professionals, accounting students have plenty of options when it comes to credentials and specializations. We’ll talk about two of the most popular tax-related credentials/licenses, the Enrolled Agent (EA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA), explain how they’re different, and help you decide which credential is […]
3 obstacles accounting students face to becoming a small business adviser
With flexible scheduling, the ability to niche, and work that truly helps others, owning a small business advising practice is a great career path for accounting students. But building a business takes hard work, patience and persistence; it’s a path reserved for those who are willing to put in the time and make it their […]
4 Reasons Why Adaptive Learning Technology Is Great for Working Professionals
Becoming a CPA is the dream of many working professionals, but the thought of getting back to studying and preparing for the exam can seem daunting. Luckily, adaptive learning technology is paving the way for working professionals to study more efficiently and pass the exam in a shorter amount of time than traditional study methods. […]
Why you should sit for the CPA Exam after graduation
As a student, you may be deciding between taking the CPA Exam right after college or waiting a few years before knocking it out. But consider this: recent college grads have the highest pass rates out of all CPA Exam candidates. We’ll explore why that is, and get you started on the right track to […]