When you’ve spent four years studying a niche, like accounting or finance, it can be pretty crushing to realize that you need more for your resume to stand out. But ultimately, everyone applying for the jobs you’re looking at studied for four years too. So, how can you put your best foot forward to get […]
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Considering an Accounting Certification? Here’s How Your Career Will Thank You.
Getting any accounting certification takes time – it requires patience, dedication and countless study hours. But as the accounting industry continues to change, and becomes more and more technological, accounting firms are looking for something to differentiate their candidates. Earning an accounting credential can do just that – and there are many to choose from; […]
IRS Announce Extension of Two-Year Carryover Period for Enrolled Agent Candidates
With COVID-19 impacting many candidate’s study plans, and with Prometric closures until May 31st, the IRS has announced that they will extend the amount of time candidates can carry over a passing score. Typically a two year window, this will be extended to three years to provide candidates with flexibility in testing – for all […]
Prometric Announces it Will Remain Closed Through 5/31
BREAKING NEWS In an April 23rd update, Prometric announced it would be extending its closure of test centers in the United States and Canada through May 31st, effecting CPA Exam, EA Exam, and CMA Exam candidates, among may others. Prometric will waive all rescheduling fees. What candidates should do now While testing centure closures certainly […]
Prometric Extends Temporary Closures for Some Centers
BREAKING NEWS. With the increase in measures taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19, Prometric has announced that it will be extending the temporary closure to at least May 1st across the United States and Canada. Earlier, this closure was expected to last until April 16th. This step is being taken to further protect the […]
5 tips for college graduates entering the workforce
Congratulations! You’re a new graduate! You’ve made it through four years of rigorous study hours and assignments that made you question your sanity. Now you’re part of the “real world,” so you can put all the knowledge and skills you have obtained to good use. But, your knowledge will only take you so far; you’re […]
Updates to the EA Exam
At the beginning of March, the IRS rolled out some changes to the EA Exam including cost, rescheduling policies and time limits. We’ve gathered all of the changes below for you to see. Changes to Scheduling and Operations of the Exam The Cost to Take the Special Enrollment Examination Each part of the exam costs […]
How COVID-19 Is Impacting Tax Filing
With the Coronavirus pandemic across the United States, the US treasury secretary has announced that Americans will have an additional three months to file their taxes. This means that ‘Tax Day’ is now July 15th – and all taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties. […]
Form 1040 Filing Date Not Extended
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin stated at a press conference on March 17, 2020 that the payment deadline would be extended 90 days from April 15, 2020. His comments did not alter the Form 1040 filing deadline of April 15, 2020. Individuals can defer up to $1M, and corporations are able to defer up to $10M […]