CPA na ako, but why does it feel like I’m still not enough?
I passed the May 2026 CPALE. I am beyond grateful. For the first 3 days after the results came out, I was elated. Hindi ako makapaniwala na nakapasa ako in one take, I felt so relieved. Then, the novelty of the situation wore off and now I’m back to feeling small.
With everybody applying for firms, I feel this weight on my chest. Gusto ko mag-audit, gusto ko talaga. With all the overachieving CPAs around me, nanliliit ako. My average is below 80%, my OJT sucked kasi wala akong masyadong option at the time so mema siya, sa totoo lang. I have nothing else to write on my resume kasi wala akong participation sa kahit anong acivities nung college, and average student lang ako na madalas pa sa minsan ay pasang awa. Most of all, burnt out ako for now. The review took so much out of me. Hindi ko pa kaya mag-apply.
Tatanggapin pa ba ako ng audit firms kung after oath taking na ako mag-apply? Will they have room for me? Tatanggapin ba nila ako in the first place? Is my CPA license enough? These are only some of my questions.
Again, I am grateful and happy that I was able to pass, it just feels like it’s not enough. Please let me know your thoughts.
Play The Cure by Olivia Rodrigo.