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What You Need to Know for the 2020 CMA Exam Changes

The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) has announced changes for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam starting in January of 2020. The announcement comes after the most recent job analysis study conducted by the IMA revealed changes in the job market reported by over 2,000 current practicing professionals in the field. The IMA’s goal is to make the CMA Exam as relevant to the current professional environment as possible in order to prepare CMA candidates for a dynamic career as a finance or accounting professional.

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Which CPA review course is the best?

You’ve decided to take the CPA Exam; now you need to research the best possible CPA prep course for you in order to sit and pass as quickly as possible. As you start to dig into CPA prep courses, you may be considering which features you really need in order to pass. Do you want to purchase a bare minimum CPA Exam review course based on your learning style? Or would you rather go all in and get something with extra features or support? Or maybe your needs lie somewhere in the middle? You’re a unique individual, and your CPA Review course should fit with your specific learning needs. If you’re in the throngs of researching, check out Surgent’s three different packages: Essentials Pass, Premier Pass, and Ultimate Pass. You’re sure to find the absolute best CPA review course to fit your needs.

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Gleim vs. Surgent: A CPA review course comparison

Choosing a CPA Review course? To help you decide which course is best for you, veteran CPA Review instructor and our course designer Liz Kolar, CPA compiled a list of Surgent CPA Review's features as compared to Gleim CPA Review.

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Wiley vs. Surgent: A CPA review course comparison

Choosing a CPA Review course? To help you decide which course is best for you, veteran CPA Review instructor and our course designer Liz Kolar, CPA compiled a list of Surgent CPA Review's features as compared to Wiley CPA Excel Review.

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Roger vs. Surgent: A CPA review course comparison

Choosing a CPA Review course? To help you decide which course is best for you, veteran CPA Review instructor and our course designer Liz Kolar, CPA compiled a list of Surgent CPA Review's features as compared to Roger CPA Review.

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Press Release: Surgent CMA Review Becomes Strategic Partner of IMA®

New partnership aims to support candidates sitting for the CMA Exam with a heavy focus on more effective studying. Surgent CMA Review is proud to announce that it has been named a strategic partner of IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), the association of accountants and financial professionals in business. This partnership is focused on supporting […]

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Why Every University Accounting Program Should Prepare Students for the CMA Designation

Accounting certifications are a great way to boost your accounting, finance or business career. A professional certification, like a CMA designation or CPA certification, proves you’re willing to put in the work to advance your career, and employers love hiring and retaining employees who are serious go-getting when it comes to their careers. But credentials can be stressful, and obtaining them while working a full-time job can be scary. Luckily, the CMA Exam can be taken while you’re still in college, and, bonus, college students even get a discount.

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Studying for the CPA Exam? How to make the most of your spring break

Spring break signals the end of a long winter and is usually filled with some much-needed leisure time for busy college students. However, if you’re planning on taking the CPA Exam, you may want to consider studying for the CPA Exam on spring break. Keeping your study momentum up during breaks is key, although it […]

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Student spotlight: How ReadySCORE™ helped Gary Whitehead pass the CPA Exam

We recently had the opportunity to chat with Gary Whitehead about his experience using Surgent CPA Review, and how ReadySCORE™  helped him pass all four sections of the CPA Exam. Gary is currently a licensed CPA and the CFO for a manufacturing company called FireDisc Cookers. Studying for the CPA Exam while working full time can […]

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