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Accounting and finance professionals seek certifications to increase career opportunities and boost earning potential. Take a look at some of the most sought-after certifications and the exam prep that can get you to the finish line. Accounting and finance certifications Certified Public Accountant is the platinum designation in accounting. Certified Management Accountant is the leading […]

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Personalized Learning

Everyone learns differently. Let Surgent’s intuitive approach and Predictive AI technology guide you on a personalized journey. Study efficiently and maximize results. Predictive AI Technology Start by completing a series of quizzes covering all exam categories. Our algorithm will analyze your scoring patterns to determine your proficiency in each topic. At the end of the […]

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How personalized learning helps students

Many students go into the CPA exam not knowing if they’re truly prepared to pass — but not Surgent learners. With Surgent’s ReadyPASS, students complete a thorough, 150-question diagnostic assessment to get their ReadySCORE — our estimate of what they’d get on the CPA exam. In addition, learners receive a detailed performance diagnostic report. Diagnostic […]

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UniversityPASS

UniversityPASS is an award-winning curriculum solutions tool from Surgent that’s built to equip accounting students with the tools they need to pass various professional credentialing exams — all while making professors’ jobs easier. FOR STUDENTS UniversityPASS is a dynamic online platform built for today’s students. Current, exam-aligned study content is both comprehensive and easy to […]

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How Surgent helps students

Surgent helps college and university students prepare for accounting and finance profession-related credentialing exams, enabling candidates to study less and pass at rates far above the national average. Surgent benefits students Personalized learning Surgent offers students unparalleled personalized learning. Use customized course content, designed just for you and your learning style. Pass guarantee With Surgent, you […]

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SIE salary guide

What is the SIE Exam? The SIE Exam is a required qualification exam administered by FINRA. Covered content includes: products, risks, the structure and function of the securities industry and its regulatory agencies, and knowledge of regulated and prohibited practices. Because the exam is more introductory than series-specific exams, and because it may be taken […]

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SIE career advice

Should I take the SIE Exam? If you’re interested in a career as a financial advisor, investment banker or any other professional placement that involves selling securities, passing the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam isn’t simply  a great career move — it’s often a requirement.  The SIE is the first of two exams required for […]

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About the SIE Exam

About the SIE credential The SIE Exam is a required qualification exam administered by FINRA. It covers common products, risks, the structure and function of the securities industry and its regulatory agencies, and knowledge of regulated and prohibited practices. Because the exam is more introductory than series-specific exams, and because it may be taken without […]

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SIE Exam study tips

SIE Exam study guide The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam is the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) exam for prospective securities industry professionals. The SIE exam is an introductory-level exam, designed to assess a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information. This exam covers the concepts that are fundamental to working in the industry, such […]

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