Every CPA review course tends to advertise the same selling points – smart/adaptive learning technology, tutoring, video content, textbooks and flashcards… the list goes on. Rather than comparing prices and basic features, try finding a course that matches your learning style.   Ultimately, finding a course that helps you process information the best can help […]

Traditional CPA Exam tutors are failing you

By Surgent

If you choose wisely, a CPA Exam tutor can help you pass the exam quickly and reduce how much material you study. But to find the best tutor, it’s important to understand the different types available. Traditional CPA Exam tutors simply help you understand subject matter. They will break down difficult concepts and answer your questions. […]

Four ways Surgent can help you pass the CPA Exam

By Jack Castonguay

Surgent simplifies studying for the CPA Exam so you don’t have to put your life on pause. Save time, reduce hassle and increase your odds of passing on the first try. Here’s how Surgent can help you.  “I’m overwhelmed. Where should I start?”  Surgent finds your personalized starting point with a diagnostic exam. From there, […]

Everyone tells you to take the CPA Exam after graduation, but you aren’t sure where to begin or how to balance the exam with life, work, and summer plans. Chances are, you’d rather spend your summer doing things other than study.   But you can have it all: beach, passed sections and a life. It […]

CPA Evolution taking AUD and BEC

You have probably heard that the CPA Exam is “evolving” via the CPA Evolution effective Jan. 1, 2024. We previously covered the major changes to the CPA Exam resulting from the CPA Evolution. Knowing these changes, we are going to help you prioritize your unpassed sections between now and Jan.1, 2024. Whether you are just beginning […]

BEC in the CPA Evolution

Big changes are coming to the CPA Exam in 2024 because of the CPA Evolution. The largest change is the elimination of BEC as a section when the new exam model is released for testing on Jan. 1, 2024. However, based on the draft CPA Evolution Blueprint released by the AICPA, content from the BEC […]

5 common myths about the CPA Exam

By Jack Castonguay

If you’re preparing for the CPA Exam, you already know that you need to devote considerable study hours to pass the exam. You might have heard stories from friends or colleagues about how difficult certain parts of the exam are, or perhaps you’re concerned about the changes coming to the CPA Exam as part of […]

There has been a lot of anticipation of the changes that will be coming to the CPA Exam due to the CPA Evolution. This initiative is transforming the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure model to recognize the evolving skills and competencies required of accountants today and in the future. It is a joint effort of the […]

Work-life balance for accountants

By Jack Castonguay

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Tips for creating a proper work-life balance for accountants  In the food chain of life, does your career feel like the whale gobbling up the plankton of personal time? As an accountant, you expect busy seasons and long hours, and now you’re thinking of studying for the CPA Exam?   Take a deep breath. Before your […]

When a beloved Surgent team member passed away in 2021, we wanted to honor his legacy and commitment to educating the next generation of accounting and finance professionals. We created a semi-annual scholarship that would be awarded to students aspiring to a career in accounting or financial services.  The Paul Wiese Bridge Builder Scholarship Award […]