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Video: CPA Exam study tips from Surgent

Welcome to a new weekly feature of Passing Insights! Surgent CPA Review's Student Development Manager, Jessica Sandhu, is currently sitting for the CPA Exam. Each week, Jessica shares her insights into her own study process. This week, find out what she does to de-stress when studying for the exam.

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Calculate your CPA Exam Misery Index

Remember the Misery Index from your college Economics class? We've applied it to CPA exam prep using cost of CPA review, hours studying, and sections taken. The lower your score, the better!

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CPA Exam tip of the month: The Pomodoro Technique

Many of us get into the habit of cramming, especially in college. Back in the day, I used to be able to cram for a few hours the night before an exam and ace it the next day. Well, gone are the days of cramming, especially when you start studying for the CPA Exam. So […]

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FASB update clarifies definition of a business

On Jan. 5, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business. The definition of a business impacts many areas of accounting, such as acquisitions, disposals, consolidations, and goodwill. This ASU affects all reporting organizations that must determine whether they have acquired or sold […]

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