The CPA exam contains simulations in all 4 sections. In the AUD, FAR, and REG sections, these simulations are worth 50% of your overall score, and 35% in the BEC section. As these simulations are worth a such a large portion of your exam score, it is crucial to adequately prepare for anything you may […]
Deciding to become a CPA is a huge step in your career; it’s a tough path that will mark you as an expert in your field (and the pay raise isn’t bad either). However, taking the CPA exam amid a full-time job can seem daunting at its best and completely overwhelming at its worst. Luckily, […]
Failing the CPA isn’t a great feeling, but with four separate sections, each with a pass rate around 50%, it’s likely candidates will have one failure under their belt before they pass. It can be intimidating to jump back into the game after you’ve failed the CPA exam, but with the right study plan we […]
Liz Kolar, Surgent CPA Review co-founder, sat down with us to discuss her tips on how to successfully solve CPA Exam multiple choice questions. She offers 5 key points of advice: 1. Doing Well on Testlet 1 Means You’ll Get More Difficult Questions in Testlet 2 There are two testlets of multiple choice questions […]
Dream of Having Your Own Practice? 3 Obstacles Students Face to Becoming a Small Business Advisor
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With flexible scheduling, the ability to niche, and work that truly helps others, owning a small business advising practice is a great career path for accounting students. But building a business takes hard work, patience and persistence; it’s a path reserved for those who are willing to put in the time and make it their […]
Becoming a CPA is the dream of many working professionals, but the thought of getting back to studying and preparing for the exam can seem daunting. Luckily, adaptive learning technology is paving the way for working professionals to study more efficiently and pass the exam in a shorter amount of time than traditional study methods. […]
As a student, you may be deciding between taking the CPA exam right after college or waiting a few years before knocking it out. But consider this: recent college grads have the highest pass rates out of all CPA exam candidates. We’ll explore why that is, and get you started on the right track to […]
Surgent CPA Review co-founder Liz Kolar recently sat down with us to share her top 3 CPA Exam tips for college seniors. Here’s what she had to say: Take the CPA Exam as close to graduation as possible Studies have shown that recent college grads have the highest pass rates out of any other […]
Careers for CPAs can seem pretty cut and dry: start out as a staff accountant in public and work your way up, or switch over to industry at some point. However, the skills required to become a CPA and the prestige that comes with the credential open up plenty of doors for non-traditional professions. If […]
As you finish up your college career, you may be considering becoming a CPA. Many new accountants wonder if the benefits really outweigh the challenging process of getting credentialed. The reality is, becoming a CPA is not for everyone and it really depends on your career goals. We’ve put together 5 reasons to get your […]
