Keona is a NINJA CPA blogger.

As I reflect on the year, after passing FAR in July, I thought it will be possible to enter 2016 with the CPA exam completed. Instead I will enter into the 2016 half way through and ready to battle the next two parts.

Around this time last year is when I decided to start my CPA journey by registering for my first part.

To anyone out there debating about starting the CPA exam, just do it!

I’m so happy I didn’t put it off instead of entering into another new year with the goal of starting the CPA exam; this year my goal is to complete the CPA in 2016.

I’m debating on whether to include the exam in my annual self-performance review for work. I really didn’t want to tell my job until I was completely done with the exam.

I have seen so many people post on social networks about studying for the exam to only not finish. I didn’t want that to be me. I’m fully committed to studying for REG this month, with a little holiday party here and there.

Enjoy your holidays NINJA but don’t forget to study.