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Top 5 career benefits of being a CPA

A Certified Public Accountant is an elite professional in the world of accounting and finance, and having the license can boost your career and provide plenty of opportunity for upward mobility. If you’re considering becoming a CPA, check out these 5 career benefits of being a CPA.

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10 Certified Internal Auditor Exam Prep Tips

You’ve done the research, and you’re ready to become an internal auditor. But first, you have to pass the Certified Internal Auditor Exam. Whether you’re a seasoned exam taker, or this is your first professional certification, you can use these 10 tips to help you prepare for and pass the CIA Exam.

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Studying for the CPA Exam? How to make the most of your spring break

Spring break signals the end of a long winter and is usually filled with some much-needed leisure time for busy college students. However, if you’re planning on taking the CPA Exam, you may want to consider studying for the CPA Exam on spring break. Keeping your study momentum up during breaks is key, although it […]

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Why You Should Earn You Enrolled Agent Credential Before July 2019

IRS Delays EA Exam Changes, Extending Deadline to Test on 2017 Tax Law If you’re considering becoming an Enrolled Agent, now is the time. That’s because the IRS announced on March 1, 2019 that the annual revisions to the Special Enrollment Examination, also known as the Enrolled Agent Exam or EA Exam, will be delayed […]

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Top trends in CPA Exam review courses for 2019

Since prospective CPA Exam candidates, accounting firms, and many other organizations want to know how to improve their CPA study materials resulting in increased CPA Exam success rates, we sat down with Surgent’s Chief Executive Officer, Evan Kramer, to get some inside information on coming trends he sees on the horizon for CPA Exam Review courses.

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How to study for the CPA Exam after graduation

While studying for the CPA Exam out of school may seem scary, it's definitely possible. With the right motivation, the right study materials and a little planning, you can pass each section of the exam on your first try!

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Student spotlight: How ReadySCORE™ helped Gary Whitehead pass the CPA Exam

We recently had the opportunity to chat with Gary Whitehead about his experience using Surgent CPA Review, and how ReadySCORE™  helped him pass all four sections of the CPA Exam. Gary is currently a licensed CPA and the CFO for a manufacturing company called FireDisc Cookers. Studying for the CPA Exam while working full time can […]

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How to Become an Enrolled Agent: Your Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re a tax preparer looking to take your skills to the next level, or if you’re looking for a new, fulfilling career working with and helping other people, or even if you’re a seasoned CPA looking to add a more tax-focused and nationally-recognized credential to your repertoire, you may want to consider earning your […]

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Surgent Ambassador Spotlight: Brennan Burke

This month’s Surgent Ambassador Spotlight goes to… Brennan Burke Hometown: Sylva, North Carolina Earning her bachelor’s degree in accountancy at Western Carolina University   About the Ambassador Program The Surgent CPA Review’s Student Ambassador Program is a leadership program that offers students an opportunity to enhance their business skills, gain exposure to the accounting industry, […]

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