Bryce Welker, CPA

Bryce Welker is a regular contributor to Forbes, Inc.com, YEC, and Business Insider. After graduating from San Diego State University, he went on to earn his Certified Public Accountant license and created CrushTheCPAexam.com to share his knowledge from reviewing hundreds of accounting courses while helping thousands of other accountants become CPAs. Bryce was named one of Accounting Today's "Accountants To Watch" among other accolades. As Seen On Forbes

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Enrolled Agent vs CPA: Which is Better?

Enrolled Agent vs CPA: Which is Better?

Get a detailed side by side comparison of Enrolled Agent VS. CPA certification. Find out which one best fits your learning style and budget with our in-depth analysis of the PROS and CONS. Read on to reveal the winner and read more in-depth reviews of test prep programs with exclusive promos and DISCOUNTS!

Top 5 Best Accounting Certifications

Best Accounting Certifications You Should Consider to Advance Your Career

There are lots of accounting certifications out there that can be used to enhance your career, achieve promotions, and get pay raises. But which one is the best?

And does it make sense to get more than one?

Each of the accounting designations are slightly different and have various career focuses. Some of these might be the right fit for you while others won’t, depending on what you want want for your career. It can also be advantageous to have more than one of these credentials.

Top 11 FAR CPA Exam Study Tips

Top 11 FAR CPA Exam Study Tips

The FAR CPA Exam section is the “number-crunching” part, and many students struggle with the number of calculations required on this test. In order to move through the test materials as quickly as possible, you need to understand some key concepts. Use these tips to understand the most important FAR topics and pass this section of the CPA exam on your first try!

Top 11 Audit CPA Exam Tips

Top 11 Audit CPA Exam Tips

Auditing concepts can be difficult to understand, because an audit requires a different set of skills than posting accounting transactions or generating financial statements. To succeed on the Audit CPA exam (AUD) you need to put yourself in the shoes of an auditor, and understand the tests performed to issue an audit opinion.

CIA Exam Pass Rates

CIA Exam Pass Rates – How Hard Is It?

Part of the reason why becoming CIA certified comes with such high acclaim is that it takes a great deal of knowledge and discipline in order to achieve this certification. It’s a key reason why businesses with so much value will trust the judgement of a CIA certified auditor and take their advice to heart, even if it requires them to turn their entire organization upside down.