Surgent simplifies studying for the CPA Exam so you don’t have to put your life on pause. Save time, reduce hassle and increase your odds of passing on the first try. Here’s how Surgent can help you. “I’m overwhelmed. Where should I start?” Surgent finds your personalized starting point with a diagnostic exam. From there, […]
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A timely investment: How to pass the CPA Exam
Everyone tells you to take the CPA Exam after graduation, but you aren’t sure where to begin or how to balance the exam with life, work, and summer plans. Chances are, you’d rather spend your summer doing things other than study. But you can have it all: beach, passed sections and a life. It […]
What happens to BEC section content in the CPA Evolution model?
Replacing the BEC core section will be a candidate’s choice of BAR, TSP or ISC as their remaining fourth section. This is in addition to the legacy core AUD, FAR and REG sections remaining in the new format. Candidates in 2024 will select one of those disciplines tracks in lieu of taking the standard BEC that […]
5 common myths about the CPA Exam
If you’re preparing for the CPA Exam, you already know that you need to devote considerable study hours to pass the exam. You might have heard stories from friends or colleagues about how difficult certain parts of the exam are, or perhaps you’re concerned about the recent changes made to the CPA Exam as part […]
Work-life balance for accountants
Tips for creating a proper work-life balance for accountants In the food chain of life, does your career feel like the whale gobbling up the plankton of personal time? As an accountant, you expect busy seasons and long hours, and now you’re thinking of studying for the CPA Exam? Take a deep breath. Before your […]
Surgent announces first Paul Wiese Bridge Builder Scholarship Award winner
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 […]
4 reasons to take the CPA Exam after graduation and before you start working
You finally graduated from college, so you deserve time for the beach, kayaking or working that summer ice cream-parlor job you’ve had since high school. But let’s put the brakes on taking off one last summer before adulting. Now is the ideal time to take and pass all four sections of the CPA Exam. After […]
3 reasons why you should switch CPA Exam prep providers
Becoming a certified public accountant (CPA) is a time-consuming but worthwhile endeavor. For many accounting students and new accounting professionals, passing the exam and getting a CPA license is the ultimate goal. Becoming a CPA can lead to job security, a higher salary and advancement opportunities. A CPA license is the industry standard for ensuring […]
Tips to succeed as first-year accountant
In the transition from college degree to first job in accounting, the stakes are high – and the rewards are even higher. You’re launching a rewarding career offering good pay and a multitude of advancement opportunities. For first-year accountants, there will be long days during busy season, but this also is an incredible learning experience. […]