Helping our students conquer massive goals, like passing the CPA exam, is why we do what we do. Get motivated and read some of the many success stories from our CPA Heroes and Heroines who took on the CPA exam despite their challenging life circumstances.
Their stories are sure to inspire you along your CPA journey, and when you pass, we look forward to celebrating your success as well!


Working Mom Passes CPA Exam After Contracting COVID
Christina Berluche, 33, a tax accountant at Witham in Maryland, remembers the time very clearly. She was already halfway through an arduous journey to obtain her CPA when she was called on to do something, well, superhuman. Christina, mother of two little girls (3 and 4), was working full-time and caring for her aging parents. Then COVID-19 came for a visit. Read more.


How One Candidate Passed All 4 Parts of the CPA Exam in Under One Year
Originally from Nigeria, Olu Egunjobi, 30, came to the United States in 2015 to attend school. He earned his BA in Accounting from Boise State University and completed his master’s degree in Accounting directly after. At the same time, he cruised through the battery of CPA exams. Read Olu’s story.


Passing the CPA Exam in One Year Despite Work, School, and COVID-19
When Jacqueline Jedlicka looked back on all that she accomplished, she really didn’t know how she got through it. She was working full-time, taking classes to finish her double-major undergrad degree from Georgia Southern, and studying for the CPA exam. When asked how she managed to do it all, she threw up her hands. “I really didn’t have any choice,” she said to herself. “And lots of other people are faced with some of the same challenges, so I just put my head down and got it done.” Learn more.


Stay-at-Home Mom to CPA: Why It’s Never Too Late to Start Something New
Susan Parkins left a career in law enforcement to raise her two boys. Once they were grown and ready to leave the nest, she didn’t really know what to do next. She had a degree in Journalism, but it hadn’t led to a career in that field, and she had been out of the workplace for 15 years. Susan felt like she was at sea and confused about which direction to go. Then, after talking to a few people about accounting, and how it served as a gateway to opportunity, she decided to take a chance. Read more.
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