Earning your Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) certification demonstrates your knowledge and expertise in internal auditing, opening the door to new career opportunities and helping you to stand out in your field. If you want to earn this globally recognized credential, we’re sharing a comprehensive guide to cover everything you need to know about the CIA certification, including what it is, requirements, benefits, and so much more. 

The CPA and MBA credentials are both powerful titles for any resume. But what is the difference between CPA vs MBA? It’s important to understand each credential’s focus, job prospects, timeline, costs, and process to choose the path that best fits your career goals. 

Once you become a licensed Certified Public Accountant, your accounting career can really begin to flourish. One of the ways to grow your career as a CPA is by joining your state CPA society. CPA state societies bring together young and seasoned CPAs to strengthen the profession and grow their careers. 

If you’re an accountant and a techie, learn about the many accounting IT certifications you can earn to advance and specialize your career. Summary Accounting IT certifications combine accounting and technology skillsets for career growth. These credentials, such as the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), provide expertise in areas like data management, cybersecurity, risk assurance, and fraud detection. 

Many people in the process of becoming a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) are already full-time professionals. With a busy schedule full of responsibilities, how can you manage your time while preparing for the CIA Exam? 

If you’re prepping for the CPA Exam, you know that it’s difficult. But which section is the most difficult? The hardest CPA Exam is debated (and debatable!), but both statistics and popular opinion exist to help answer this question. 

The Auditing and Attestation (AUD) CPA Exam is one of the three Core Exam sections candidates need to take to earn their CPA license. It tests students’ knowledge and skills surrounding auditing and attestation, ethics, risk assessment, and reporting.If you’re aspiring to become a licensed CPA, find everything you need to know going into the AUD CPA exam—from format to content to study tips and, most importantly, how to pass.Table of contents

If you’re interested in tax and want to focus your career in this area, you may want to consider choosing the Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP) Discipline of the CPA Exam. To help you determine if this is the right choice as well as help you prepare and pass, we’re sharing everything you need to know about the TCP CPA Exam.

If you're considering becoming a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), one of the first things you want to know is the CMA certification cost. There isn't a flat fee or simple response, so to help you plan the expenses, we're breaking down what you need to know, including the CMA Exam cost, ongoing fees, and even exam prep materials. Plus, we'll also provide insights into how you can minimize the price tag and share advice on whether CMA certification is truly worth it.

If you're taking the CPA Exam, the most important question you'll likely ask yourself is: will I pass?  To cut through the confusion, we’re sharing what you need to know, from CPA passing score information to the score release timeline.CPA Exam content and structure The CPA Exam structure includes three Core exams: