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8 Common Tax Problems Every Tax Preparer Should Be Ready For in 2020

2018 had some major tax changes due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. And while we’re still recovering from these changes (or still working through them with our extended filers), it’s time to start looking into what tax problems we’ll be working with for the 2019 tax year. Most of the changes to the […]

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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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Surgent Partners with NAEA to Create Pathway to EA Program

Surgent Professional Education and the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) recently announced the Pathway to EATM Program. The goal of this partnership is to shine a light on this in-demand career. The Pathway to EA program is designed to increase the amount of enrolled agent candidates, and improve candidate’s Special Enrollment Exam (SEE) pass […]

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Why You Should Earn You Enrolled Agent Credential Before July 2019

IRS Delays EA Exam Changes, Extending Deadline to Test on 2017 Tax Law If you’re considering becoming an Enrolled Agent, now is the time. That’s because the IRS announced on March 1, 2019 that the annual revisions to the Special Enrollment Examination, also known as the Enrolled Agent Exam or EA Exam, will be delayed […]

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How to Become an Enrolled Agent: Your Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re a tax preparer looking to take your skills to the next level, or if you’re looking for a new, fulfilling career working with and helping other people, or even if you’re a seasoned CPA looking to add a more tax-focused and nationally-recognized credential to your repertoire, you may want to consider earning your […]

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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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EA vs AFSP: Finding the Right Path for Your Tax Career

If you’re ready to take your tax career to the next level, you may be considering earning your Enrolled Agent (EA) credential or participating in the IRS’s Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP). But which one is best for your specific career? And how do you go about earning each? In this post, we’ll cover the […]

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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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