One of the most frequent questions we receive from our students is, "What is the most effective way for me to review for my CPA Exam?" This is most certainly a great question to ask since, after all, each section is comprised of many topics that you have spent hours pouring over.

A couple weeks ago, we introduced you to Bennet Tchaikovsky, CPA, a professor of accounting at Irvine Valley College whose second passion outside of teaching is helping accounting students jump start their careers. We've partnered with Mr. Tchaikovsky who will be lending his expertise and advice in a series of articles to help accounting students gain an advantage when it comes to landing their first internship or entry-level position. Mr. Tchaikovsky starts off the series by talking about how accounting firms are structured and what they're looking for in an ideal candidate. 

In today's world of millennial accountants, many firms are asking themselves, "What do young people and new hires to the profession want their career to look like?" As a result, many firms are restructuring their perks and benefits to attract young new hires and also retain them. And it isn't always a corner office with a view.

This week, we’re celebrating the end of Busy Season by speaking to different firms and discussing the importance of Busy Season as well as what they’re doing to celebrate another year in the books.

Today, we feature Geffen Mesher, a firm located in Portland, Oregon whose mission is to support the lives, plans, and goals of people--those that they serve as well as those who call the firm home. We spoke to Julie Brodell-Martin, Talent Development Manager who tells us why it's important to use creativity to get through Busy Season as well as what first year staff can expect during this time.

This week, we’re celebrating accountants' and firms' hard work by speaking with different firms and discussing the importance of Busy Season as well as what they’re doing to celebrate another year in the books.

Today, we feature WithumSmith+Brown, a firm ranked 27th largest in the nation looking to empower clients with innovative tools and solutions to address their accounting, tax, and advisory needs. Learn more about their culture and how they got through Busy Season as we speak to Joan Kampo, Director of Human Resources, and Holly Greco, Human Resources Assistant.

April 18th is this year’s tax deadline, which also means that it’s the end of Busy Season for many public accounting firms. For many accountants who have spent the past several months working long hours and days, celebrations are definitely in order to commemorate what is arguably the most difficult season for firms and accountants. This week, we’re paying tribute to their hard work by speaking with different firms and discussing the importance of Busy Season as well as what they’re doing to celebrate another year in the books.

This week, our Meet the Team series features Sheena Schleicher, our Digital Marketing Strategist at Roger CPA Review. Learn more about why she'd have dinner with Eleanor Roosevelt and how storytelling affects many facets of a successful business.

Today’s generation of millennial CPAs differ greatly from their Baby Boomer counterparts. As the times have shifted to reflect a deeper focus on using technology to its utmost advantage and striving to make the world a better place, millennials embody the concerns of their generation that won’t only affect them now, but also in the future.

Thinking about pursuing a career in accounting? Whether you're actively on the path to licensure or are exploring an opportunity in the field, here are some fun facts about accounting that could influence your decision, or simply be stored for future trivia use. 

Every so often, it is our pleasure to be able to work with great individuals in the accounting space whose background and experience help us provide valuable resources to our students. Today, we’re excited to welcome Bennet Tchaikovsky, JD, CPA, as a new guest author who will be sharing his knowledge regarding accounting career advice in the weeks to come. Learn more about him below.