Two years of classes in the MSA program is over; Two years of blood, sweat and tears (more tears that I had hoped).
The next step would be to take the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) exam. I’ve met all the requirements to sit in on the exam, it just seems like the next logical step in my life.
And yet, there’s a part of me that hesitant to do so.
Two years ago, this wouldn’t be a problem when I thought that with enough work and late nights, I could slide through anything. Then, with going back to school and having a job I was struggling with, I learned that sliding only works if there’s a cushion at the bottom. Otherwise, you end up falling off the edge.
So, I guess the question is: Am I ready to go through all this again? – The late nights, the constant need to discipline myself to study and work in place of the things that make me happy, the money to pay for it all.
And in the end, would it be worth it?
What would I gain with a CPA? I can take the exam but I wouldn’t be licensed (official CPA) until I worked for a public accounting company for at least two years. Would passing the exam be enough for me or would the road to the “next step” continue on even after I put more of myself into the exam?
1 comment:
Wow, this is a great post. You really summed up the fears CPA exam candidates experience when deciding to make the big jump.
It's hard to say what you need and only you can answer the questions you asked in this post - if your heart is not in it, chances are you will not be able to pass. It requires a kind of dedication that only comes from determination and resolve.
If this is where you want to go with your life, congratulations on making that decision. The road you are about to go down is difficult, sure, but in the end, you will have job security, esteem from colleagues, and a sense of accomplishment for having done what few people are brave enough to attempt.
Best of luck to you!
Roger
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