If you’re a tax specialist and are looking to take the next step in your career, you might want to consider the EA designation. If you didn’t already know, that’s the highest credential awarded by the IRS – but you can become one without even completing an undergraduate degree, unlike it’s counterpart: the Certified Public […]
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What Hiring Managers Are Looking for on an Accountant’s Resume
Whether you’re a brand new graduate looking for your first real-world job in public accounting, or a seasoned accountant eyeing up that next promotion, your next big break is hinged upon your resume and the skills you bring to the table. That’s why it’s crucial that you best prepare yourself to take the accounting profession […]
Which Accounting Certification Is Best? – A Review of the Top 5 Certifications
Accounting majors have an array of careers available to them, and specializing by getting an accounting certification opens even more doors. But the big question is: which accounting certification should you go for? Below, we’ll go over the five common accounting certifications to help you decide which one you should choose for your career. 1. […]
Top tips for virtual meetings and interviews for accounting professionals
Everybody knows that the face of accounting (and every other industry) has changed with current events. From Zoom conferences to solely digital internships, virtual meetings are taking over, and as that happens – the way you approach them must change, too. It’s no surprise that a virtual internship, or a virtual meeting, can feel a […]
How to study for your CPA Exam while working remote
The coronavirus has truly changed the way we go about our everyday lives. Things we never thought about before, like going to the grocery store, going to the gym, and going to work are being changed and restricted at a rapid pace. Many of us are now telecommuting (or working from home) as many businesses, […]
Video: Surgent’s top networking tips for Meet the Firms events
Ryan Hirsch, Director of Market Development for Universities at Surgent, gives his top networking tips at University of Central Florida’s Meet the Firms event. If you’re trying to get an internship or a full-time job and you’re attending Meet the Firms events, Ryan suggests that you come prepared. Research the companies who will be attending […]
Press Release: Surgent Exam Review to Host Roundtable for Finance Professionals Adapting to Virtual Work Environment
Surgent Exam Review is proud to announce a free virtual roundtable, titled “Professionalism in a Virtual World: Preparing for the New Normal” on July 22, 2020, 4-5 p.m. EST. The strategic discussion will feature a panel of esteemed experts who will address the challenges a virtual professional may face. Topics will include recruiting, interviewing, managing […]
How to Make Your Resume Stand Out In the Finance and Accounting Industry
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 […]
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; […]