Surgent CPA Review was recently ranked as the top CPA Exam review course on IPassTheCPAExam, one of the industry’s most comprehensive third-party review and resource sites for CPA Exam candidates. After taking an in-depth look into a variety of CPA Exam review course providers, Stephanie Ng, CPA Exam guide author and owner of IPassTheCPAExam, concluded: […]
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SOC for Cybersecurity: A guide to managing risk for CPAs
One of the biggest concerns for organizations in today’s business environment is cybersecurity. Cybersecurity in its most basic form is the protection of electronic data from unauthorized or criminal access and use. As businesses capture more and more data, both internally in relation to the operations of the company and externally in relation to the […]
Prometric announces user-interface change for CPA Exam candidates
Prometric is continuing its investment in user experience. The company that provides testing centers for the Uniform CPA Examination announced a user interface pilot program refresh beginning in July 2019 with a complete refresh scheduled across all test centers by April 2020. Through upgraded operating systems, a new user interface pilot program, and a few […]
PRESS RELEASE: Surgent Expands into Healthcare Professional Education Through PharmCon Acquisition
On August 12, 2019, Surgent, a Spire Capital Partners portfolio company, announced the acquisition of Pharmaceutical Education Consultants, Inc. (“PharmCon”), as an expansion further into the continuing education and exam preparation markets. Surgent provides end-to-end professional education for accounting, finance, and tax professionals, guiding students through credentialing exams and working professionals through continuing education courses. […]
What You Need to Know About the New Technology and Analytics Section of the CMA Exam
As of next year, Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) will be implementing changes to the CMA exam to make it more relevant to the current job market. Whether you’re planning on taking the exam this year, will split sections between both years, or are planning on taking both sections next year, you’ll want to know […]
CPAs of the future: AACSB updates accounting standards to include data analytics
The accounting industry has undergone major changes in the last several decades due to the increase in reliance on information technology. From incorporating new IT into the workplace, to making sure it’s working properly, to protecting data, CPAs have their hands full as the industry evolves to meet the demand for growth and innovation. In […]
PRESS RELEASE: Surgent Launches ExamMatrix to Aid Throughout the Designation-Seeking Process
At the start of your credential-seeking journey, you may have experienced some confusion or lack of professional guidance regarding what steps you should take on your journey toward becoming an accounting professional. With the help of our fledgling website, ExamMatrix, up-and-coming finance professionals will be able to access a wealth of information and resources that […]
Press release: Surgent launches ExamMatrix to aid throughout designation-seeking process
Whether you’re considering obtaining your CPA credential or you’re already in the process of studying for your CPA Exam – you’re on the path toward a very lucrative career. Soon-to-be CPAs and students considering pursuing a CPA license have a lot to consider on their career path. What exactly does a CPA do? How should […]
Surgent Partners with NAEA to Create Pathway to EA Program
Surgent Professional Education and the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) recently announced the Pathway to EATM Program. The goal of this partnership is to shine a light on this in-demand career. The Pathway to EA program is designed to increase the amount of enrolled agent candidates, and improve candidate’s Special Enrollment Exam (SEE) pass […]