To achieve your personal best, to reach unparalleled heights, to make the impossible possible, you can’t fear failure, you must think big, and you have to push yourself. It’s been a long journey for me before I was able to put that three letter- CPA before my name. It’s an ups and down battle. Maraming …
One day, when I was still in college, I found myself sitting just outside a classroom. I can’t remember the date. I remembered faces. I remembered how a group of students waited for some announcement that will somehow determine their future. I remembered how the world stopped for that one dreaded period of time. All …
I was too afraid to take the Licensure Examination for Certified Public Accountants during my first review. It feels like I am not ready for whatever will be the result of my preparations. I was afraid to flunk because I don’t want to fail my family, teachers, and friends’ expectations from me. I was afraid …
Three years ago, I reaped the fruit of my labor for almost six years of studying (four years in college, plus two years in review school). This is having a CPA title after my name. I must say, it was one of the most fulfilling moments of my life so far. The journey was never …
It’s been almost two years but I can still dredge back to that feeling of ecstasy. Getting to my goal is not a single-handed journey. It is a combination of a beautiful and memorable voyage with my family, friends and the Almighty God. And forever I will be thankful to them for they will always …
I did not become a CPA overnight or even in just a year. It’s more than that. It’s been several days since I saw my name etched on that roll of successful examinees. I tell you it is a mixture of overwhelming joy and heart-pinching sadness. Well not everyone who takes that dreadful exam makes …
The interview below was conducted in October 2013. What were your goals or objectives during your undergrad years? I just have to make sure that I pass the subject without any kind of cheating involved. Along with the thorough understanding about the whole concept of the subject, wala sakin ang pagiging Uno sa klase. Basta …
Despite the hurdles that I deal with everyday, there’s one thing that keeps me going to finish the race. Behind every CPA added to a name is a story of different struggles, and mine goes like this:I used to live a typical life of a student. I thought I was already giving my 100% effort …