Time management – a phrase that we’re all familiar with in accountancy but many of us don’t know how to implement it. But it really is a crucial skill when it comes to gaining that certification you have your eye on, and pretty necessary for securing that desired spot at an accounting firm. So whether […]
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Common candidate struggles: Preparing for REG section of CPA Exam
We all know that the CPA Exam is made up of four sections – AUD, BEC, FAR and REG – and each is made up of difficult questions that primarily touch on different elements of accounting, from tax law to financial accounting and more. While there’s a lot to learn, it’s entirely possible to pass […]
Our advice to CPA candidates: What order should you sit for the CPA Exam?
Right now, deciding how to study, what to study, or even if you should be studying can seem daunting and difficult to determine. Given upcoming CPA Exam changes to certain exam sections and Prometric delays, the conditions that the current pool of CPA candidates face is unprecedented. Because of this, the approach these candidates take […]
Microsoft Office skills for working professionals
Everybody knows what Microsoft Office is, and everybody knows it’s important to have on your resume – but do you know why? Hiring managers expect working professionals to be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Powerpoint. Here are three reasons why. Communication is crucial for leadership As you look to take steps in […]
Failed the CPA Exam? 4 reasons to try an adaptive review course
Failing the CPA Exam isn’t a great feeling, but with four separate sections, each with a pass rate around 50%, it’s likely candidates will have one failure under their belt before they pass. It can be intimidating to jump back into the game after you’ve failed the CPA Exam, but with the right study plan […]
Video: What is your ReadySCORE™ and how can it help you pass the CPA Exam?
Surgent CPA Review co-founder Liz Kolar recently sat down with us to share details about Surgent’s ReadySCORE™ – a personalized score that measures a student’s readiness to sit for the CPA Exam. How does this affect our pass rate? See what Liz has to say: CPA Exam pass rates ReadySCORE is calibrated to real CPA […]
How to Put Together a Study Plan for After Graduation
Whether it’s what you want to hear or not, it’s true that most successful exam candidates agree taking the exam as soon as you can post-graduation is your most effective path to passing. Between having the knowledge from Accounting classes fresh in your mind, to being a practiced test-taker, putting the skills you learn at […]
What Is Adaptive Learning?
A lot of review courses say they have adaptive learning technology, but what does that mean? And do they really? “Adaptive learning” is a catchy phrase that a lot of exam review providers are using to describe how their courses function. On the face of it, adaptive learning software uses technology to lower study time […]
What Order Should I Take the Enrolled Agent Exam In?
When you’re preparing to sit for the Enrolled Agent Exam, one of the choices you’ll have to make is the order you should sit for the Exam in. Because the exam sections do not have to be taken in order, it can be tough to choose, and it can be even tougher to know why […]