February is Black History Month, a time to bring awareness to the many contributions Black Americans have made throughout our history despite institution and overt racism among other barriers. Here are five Black figures from history who paved the way for other Black Americans to pursue careers in finance and accounting. Madam C. J. Walker […]
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Transition Policy Lets Candidates Keep Passed CPA Exam Sections
We have great news as you enter the CPA exam journey! NASBA approved an amendment to the UAA, allowing state boards to extend the CPA Exam pass window from 18 months to up to 30 months, giving candidates up to an extra 12 months to pass all four parts once they pass their first section. […]
Decoding the CPA Exam: Your Final Blueprint for Success
Everything evolves, and that includes the CPA Exam. As AICPA discovered in recent years, the exam hadn’t kept pace with the needs of accounting firms. They were hiring fewer accountants and more people skilled in data analytics, IT and cybersecurity. The discovery prompted AICPA and NASBA to develop the CPA Evolution licensure model, a revision […]
4 business challenges new CPAs face
In a world of increasing financial complexity, CPAs are in high demand. They earn excellent pay and hold exalted status for their ability to keep clients and organizations financially stable. With experience and professional credentials, they build the specialized skills to climb the career ladder into management and even the C-suite. The CPA profession is […]
Top 5 most in-demand accounting careers
A degree in or experience with accounting doesn’t mean you have to have “accountant” as your title. The accounting field encompasses a variety of jobs across finance, analytics, business strategy and management. Those with accounting knowledge work in just about every industry, from banking to software to law enforcement. With so many potential career paths, […]
Facts vs. Myths about the CPA Exam
The CPA exam has evolved. At Surgent, we aim is to cover topics that are becoming increasingly important in the accounting and finance world and better prepare new CPAs for this evolving career landscape. There are a few myths and updated facts circulating online about the newest CPA exam, so let’s set the record straight! […]
How Academics and Educators Can Bridge the CPA exam Knowledge Gap
The newest CPA exam model launched in January 2024, transforming the licensure exam from four core components (AUD, FAR, BEC and REG) to three core components (AUD, REG and FAR; with technology and digital acumen incorporated into each) and a candidate-chosen discipline for the fourth section. The candidates’ options are Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR), […]
Crafting your CPA Exam Strategy
In January 2024, the most recent update to the CPA Exam went into effect. The current format brings additional and increasingly significant financial subjects into the examination with the aim of better preparing CPAs for their role. What you need to know about CPA Exam changes The current CPA exam contains the following parts: Each section […]
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 […]