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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.
Tip of the month: Review your state’s CPA certification requirements
Once you pass those four dreaded sections of the CPA Exam, it doesn’t mean you have reached the finish line! There are requirements you must fulfill before you can put those three letters (CPA) at the end of your name. We break down these requirements.
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!
AICPA announces fewer simulations on the 2017 CPA Exam
Taking the CPA Exam in 2017 after April 1? We've got great news for you! On February 1, the AICPA announced there will be less task-based simulations on the exam.
Testing for the CPA Exam before the 2017 changes go into effect
Testing for the CPA Exam before the 2017 exam changes? Know what changes became effective for this testing window.
Consolidation for not-for-profit entities will be testable on CPA Exam
The amendments in this update from the FASB are effective for NFPs for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. The standard will become testable on the CPA exam October 2017.
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 […]
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 […]
Tips for passing the CPA Exam
The creator of CPA Exam Guide, Bryan Kesler, CPA, shares his tips for passing the CPA exam.