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Expert RoundupMar 21, 2026· 6 min read

11 Strategies for Passing a Professional Certification Exam While Working Full-Time (Mar 2026)

We asked eleven professionals who passed certification exams while working full-time to share their single best strategy. Their answers converged on one theme: stop waiting for motivation and build a system that works without it.

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Expert RoundupMar 18, 2026· 5 min read

8 Professionals on the Most Expensive Mistakes They Made Early in Their Careers (Mar 2026)

Eight professionals share specific, dollar-amount career mistakes spanning compliance failures, pricing errors, cash flow miscalculations, and financial decisions made without enough information.

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Expert RoundupMar 18, 2026· 3 min read

3 Accountants on What Surprised Them Most About the Profession (Mar 2026)

Three accounting professionals share specific moments that changed how they approach the work, from balanced books that told the wrong story to hidden cryptocurrency and clients who disappeared for weeks.

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Expert RoundupMar 12, 2026· 7 min read

How Professional Certification Actually Impacts Your Career

We asked professionals across six industries how their certifications affected their careers. Their answers ranged from "it doubled my client trust overnight" to "I built a $10M business without one."

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Expert RoundupMar 12, 2026· 6 min read

Study Strategies That Actually Work, According to Professionals Who Passed

We asked professionals who passed high-stakes exams to share the one study habit that made the biggest difference. Their answers converged on a common theme: stop re-reading your notes and start doing something that feels harder.

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CPA Industry News

NewsApr 8, 2026· 4 min read

Wisconsin Signs 120-Credit CPA Pathway Into Law, Colorado Passes Legislature (April 2026)

Wisconsin became the latest state to enact a 120-credit CPA licensure pathway on April 3, 2026, while Colorado's SB26-076 cleared both chambers and awaits the governor's signature.

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NewsMar 25, 2026· 4 min read

Idaho Enacts 120-Credit CPA Pathway (HB 563): What Candidates Need to Know

Governor Brad Little signed HB 563 into law, creating a 120-credit alternative for CPA licensure in Idaho effective July 1, 2026. The existing 150-credit pathway remains available.

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NewsMar 8, 2026· 5 min read

2026 CPA Score Release Dates: Complete Calendar

Full 2026 AICPA/NASBA score release schedule for all Core and Discipline sections, with key dates and what to expect after your exam.

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NewsMar 8, 2026· 6 min read

120-Credit CPA Pathway: Which States Allow It in 2026?

At least 25 states have enacted or are implementing alternatives to the 150-credit-hour CPA requirement. Here is the current landscape as of March 2026.

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NewsMar 8, 2026· 4 min read

CPA Review Course Pricing: March 2026 Update

Current pricing for all major CPA review courses as of March 2026, including Becker, UWorld, Surgent, Gleim, and NINJA.

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NewsMar 8, 2026· 5 min read

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Hits the CPA Exam July 1: What You Need to Know

Major tax law changes from the OBBBA become testable on REG and TCP starting July 1, 2026. If you are planning those sections, the clock is ticking.

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NewsMar 8, 2026· 5 min read

The Accounting Shortage in 2026: What It Means for CPA Candidates

CPA candidates are down 27% over the past decade, but enrollment is rebounding and the 120-credit pathway is accelerating entry. Here is the current state of the pipeline.

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NewsMar 8, 2026· 4 min read

CPA Exam Pass Rates: Full 2025 Results by Section

TCP leads at 77.7%, while FAR and BAR remain the hardest at ~42%. Here are the complete 2025 CPA exam pass rates and what they mean for your study strategy.

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NewsMar 8, 2026· 4 min read

2026 CPA Exam Blueprint Updates: What Actually Changed

The AICPA updated the CPA exam blueprints effective January 1, 2026. Here is a section-by-section breakdown of what changed and what it means for your study plan.

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NewsMar 8, 2026· 5 min read

CPA Salary & Hiring Outlook: What Candidates Can Expect in 2026

CPA-required roles take 73 days to fill, starting salaries are climbing, and firms are competing harder than ever for talent. Here is the salary and hiring landscape for 2026.

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NewsMar 8, 2026· 5 min read

AI in Accounting: What CPA Candidates Need to Know in 2026

AI adoption at accounting firms jumped from 9% to 41% in a single year. Here is what the data says about how AI is reshaping the profession — and why it matters for anyone studying for the CPA exam right now.

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NewsMar 8, 2026· 5 min read

CPA Exam Candidate Numbers Hit Record Low — But Recovery May Be Starting

NASBA data shows just 27,994 new CPA exam candidates in 2024 — the fewest on record. But enrollment in accounting programs is up 12.4%, and 14 states have adopted 120-credit pathways. Here is what the latest pipeline data tells us.

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