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The CPA exam journey [I Passed My Final Exams]

I was a timid girl from a third world country with a big dream. A dream of someday passing all 4 sections of the US CPA exams. I was born and raised in the Jamaican slums but my parents, both uneducated, fought and sacrificed a lot so we could realize our dreams and know that there was life outside of the ghetto and poverty.

I went to university, graduated and started my career in public accounting 4 years ago. To be honest, it has been a rough four years with this job as I've struggled with it. When you're in the professional practice in my firm as an auditor, you are required to sit either the US CPA exams or the UK based ACCA.

Obviously I chose the CPA and my journey started in 2017. I thought because there were only 4 papers to sit, these exams would be a breeze but MAN did I think wrong. I struggled with balancing my exams and my busy work life. I was humbled by these exams. Lots of failures..lots of tears too but if you ask me? Having gotten confirmation that I FINALLY passed my last paper today, IT WAS ALL WORTH IT.

I feel amazing with my accomplishment as there were soooooo many moments where I felt belittled and intimidated by these exams. Lucky for me, quitting was NEVER an option because I knew how powerful these exams were. I had a strong support system at home and I think that contributed to my success.

I wanna say THNK YOU to all my well wishers on here..to every person that has motivated me and comforted me throughout the failures..YOU'RE APPRECIATED!!
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Congratulations. It’s always great to have such sensible parents. Glad you didn’t quit. It’s better to struggle when we are young and live better for the rest of the life than keep doing odd jobs and barely sustain ourselves ever. Glad you choose to graduate. Education never goes a waste. It will set you for life or at least take you places where you can’t go without it. Some may argue that some people made it big without education, but the percentage of those people is very small. Also, they had some other skills that took them where they are today. Nice work, wish you the very best for anything you want to do next.
Alifeinterrupted · 31-35, F
@SW-User awwwww man..you got me tearing up over here!! Thank you for such kind words!
SW-User
@Alifeinterrupted Thank you and thanks for the BC. Your story reminded me of mine. I really appreciate those who never give up and walk the hard way to get better. You should be really proud of yourself and you have great inspiring stories to share with others.
Alifeinterrupted · 31-35, F
@SW-User Definitely man

Fauxmyope2 · 31-35, F
You are appreciated. You persevered and conquered. It wasn’t easy. You and your family must be so proud. 👏👏👏👏👏
Alifeinterrupted · 31-35, F
@Fauxmyope2 yes girl! It was all worth it and we are indeed VERY proud! Thank you so much
ozgirl512 · 31-35, F
Congratulations ... Quite an achievement!
Alifeinterrupted · 31-35, F
@ozgirl512 thanks 😊
ozgirl512 · 31-35, F
@Alifeinterrupted enjoy your achievement!
I wasn't a well wisher (because I hadn't read anything of yours), but I certainly think you have earned all the best things that can be achieved after all that hard work. May there now be more joy than tears and a deep sense of fulfilment in the next part of your life.
Alifeinterrupted · 31-35, F
@Frank52 thank you so much and see? You are indeed a well wisher!
JRVanguard · 26-30, M
What a fantastic story!

And congratulations!
I can only imagine how much effort you’ve had to put into this
But you did it!🥳
Great work!
And congrats again!
Alifeinterrupted · 31-35, F
@JRVanguard thank you so much
JRVanguard · 26-30, M
@Alifeinterrupted You're very very welcome
You deserve it after how hard you’ve worked!
BittersweetPotato · 31-35, F
Many Congrats! I know the feeling, and I know how difficult it is to balance work and study when you are working in public accounting. Enjoy your well earned achievement.
Jonjdw · 51-55, M
And maybe if you did not come from poverty you world of not tried as hard and would be working a regular job.

But good job
SW-User
Alifeinterrupted · 31-35, F
@SW-User thank you

 
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