Technically, I won't be a licensed CPA until the paperwork goes through, but after completing the fourth and final CPA exam section, I'm 99% confident I've passed and ready to celebrate this massive achievement. The past year and a half has tested every ounce of my determination, forcing me to balance a demanding full-time job while studying for one of the most challenging professional certifications in accounting. Add in the requirement to complete an additional 30 college credits for licensing eligibility and the chaos of navigating COVID-19 restrictions, and you have a recipe for what felt like an impossible task. But here I am on the other side, exhausted but exhilarated, proof that persistence pays off even when the odds seem stacked against you. The feeling of accomplishment after conquering all four exam sections—FAR, AUD, REG, and BEC—is indescribable, and I can finally see the light at the end of this very long tunnel.