How data analytics affect the CPA Exam
https://www.surgent.com/blog/how-data-analytics-affect-the-cpa-exam/Sherlock Holmes once said, “Data, data, data! I can’t make bricks without clay!” This quote alludes to the fact that decision making can’t be accurate if the correct data isn’t presented, an idea that the business environment is increasingly concerned about. As technology has advanced, so has our access to data. But data can be […]
What’s New with the CMA Exam? Key Changes and How to Prepare
https://www.surgent.com/blog/key-changes-to-cma-exam/The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Exam is a prestigious credential recognized worldwide. It’s a career-defining achievement for professionals in management accounting and financial management. The CMA Exam is undergoing significant changes in 2024 designed to better meet the needs of the evolving profession. In this blog post, we will explore the key changes coming to […]
Career Paths for CPAs Beyond Public Accounting
https://www.surgent.com/blog/career-paths-for-cpas-beyond-public-accounting/Embarking on a career as a certified public accountant (CPA) often begins with visions of a traditional path in public accounting. While public accounting can offer valuable experience, it’s essential for college accounting and finance students and early career accountants to know that alternative career paths exist, providing diverse opportunities to leverage their CPA designation. […]
The benefits of CMA certification for small businesses
https://www.surgent.com/blog/the-benefits-of-cma-certification-for-small-businesses/If you run a small business, you always have a list of potential roles to fill in the back of your mind: office administrator, receptionist, salesperson, etc. But what about a certified management accountant (CMA)? Chances are, you’ve either already hired or have considered hiring a bookkeeper or an in-house accountant. However, an accounting professional […]
5 ways to develop your data analysis skills for accountants
https://www.surgent.com/blog/5-ways-to-develop-your-data-analysis-skills-for-accountants/In today’s data-driven world, accounting, auditing and finance professionals are no longer limited to crunching numbers manually. The rapid evolution of technology has allowed them to expand their skill sets and embrace data analysis. Data analysis skills are crucial for those seeking to thrive in an increasingly competitive and technology-driven environment. By honing their data […]
Decoding the CPA Exam: Your Final Blueprint for Success
https://www.surgent.com/blog/cpa-exam-final-blueprints/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 […]
How technology has impacted the CMA profession
https://www.surgent.com/blog/how-technology-has-impacted-the-cma-profession/The one thing that every certified management accountant (CMA) needs is more time. The highly detailed work of accounting — especially financial accounting — imposes time demands that can never be met. Until now. Technology has already disrupted the landscape for accountants; now, the tremors are seismic. The CMA profession is embracing technology tools that […]
4 business challenges new CPAs face
https://www.surgent.com/blog/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
https://www.surgent.com/blog/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
https://www.surgent.com/blog/cpa-exam-facts-vs-myths/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! […]