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Top 6 Trends in Accounting and Auditing for 2020

Believe it or not, we’re already heading into a new decade. Huge leaps have been made in the accounting industry in the previous decade, including a much greater focus on information technology which we’re seeing reflected in both the education and hiring processes. It comes as no surprise that this focus will continue in the […]

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Our Top Blog Posts of 2019

2019 is coming to an end, and those interested in obtaining credentials have been busy on our blog this year. Here are the top five blog posts being read in 2019. 6 Time Management Tips for Studying for the CMA Exam We know that everyone’s goal for the CMA Exam is to pass it as […]

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Surgent’s top blog posts of 2019

It’s been a busy year for our blog, and an even busier year for CPAs. So, in case you missed it – below are the top five blog posts that your peers were reading in 2019. How to pass a CPA Exam section in 3 weeks We recently dug into our data and found out […]

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Concerned About Digital Transformation in the Accounting and Finance Industries? Consider a CMA Credential

Have you considered earning the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential? Like all industries, the fields of accounting and finance are rapidly changing in the wake of technological advancement. Automation, artificial intelligence, controls and analytics are becoming commonplace terms in the business environment, and companies are becoming more interested in data and how to develop processes […]

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Getting Ready for 606: Best Practices for Successful Implementation

  Most private companies will shortly be preparing their first set of financials under the provisions of ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Whether you are well-prepared for 606 or still have a while to go, you can always gain valuable insights from somebody who has already gone through it. Join Surgent’s Rich […]

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Press release: Surgent announces 2019 CPA and Exam Review college scholarship winners

Surgent Exam Review and Surgent CPA Review today announced the selection of the recipients of the Surgent CPA Review College Scholarship and Surgent Exam Review College Scholarship. The two businesses offer annual scholarships to college students working toward an accounting major and currently attending an accredited college or university within the U.S. This year’s recipients […]

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Press release: Surgent Exam Review adds reporting tool Firm360 to suite of services

Surgent Exam Review, an innovator in the exam prep market, recently introduced Firm360™, a reporting dashboard that helps Human Resources and Learning and Development professionals at accounting firms better coach their staff through the exam review process, leading to higher pass rates and more productive employees. After learning from firm partners and mentors that the […]

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Choosing the best review: Test banks vs. CPA review courses

As you start your CPA journey, you’re probably wondering the best course of action when it comes to exam prep. Is it enough to have a massive test bank of exam questions, or is it better to have a full-on review course? Below, we’ll review the pros and cons of a test bank and a CPA […]

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