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 and experience to help other accountants become CPAs too. Bryce was named one of Accounting Today's "Accountants To Watch" among other accolades.   As Seen On Forbes

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Top 50 Accounting Blogs

Blogs are a fantastic and severely underrated method of staying up to date on all kinds of interesting subcultures and industries. Sure, social media such as Facebook and Twitter can provide faster updates and hotter takes; however, the fact remains that if you want to read long-form articles of substance on a niche topic, you want to look on a blog.

Top 17 Best Gifts for Accountants

Top 17 Best Gifts for Accountants

Most company оwnеrѕ mау bе wondering, whу dо I need to gіvе my Aссоuntаnt gіft оr еmрlоуееѕ gifts? Don’t I pay thеm fоr thеіr services? Thіѕ mау bе thе thoughts оf many соmраnу оwnеrѕ. But if you’re looking for a way to show extra appreciation for your accountant, here are some fantastic ideas:

CMA Certification Overview

What Is CMA Certification? Certified Management Accountant Overview [Salaries + Pass Rates]

The financial landscape is a vast and complicated one, with lots of ins and outs. Because of this, pursuing a fulfilling career in professional finance will require you to specialize in a particular aspect. This means that in addition to a four-year university degree, many aspiring finance professionals will also seek out additional certifications that showcase their specialized knowledge. Here is the simple breakdown on how much you stand to gain with a CMA certification.

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.

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.

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 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.