What makes me keep going?

Normally, it would only take a person for years in the Accountancy curriculum to finish the degree. In my case, it is six years. I'm currently in my last semester, meaning to say, I have already survived those five and half years in college. Am I really this determined to get this degree?

As I go through my classes, I have learned that accountants can make a difference in an organization. There have been a lot of cases where financial scandals brought the world economy down due to accounting anomalies. I have also learned that accountants don't really earn as much as managers. Yes, it is quite discouraging, but I know, I must move on. The question is, is salary a factor?

Last semester, we had this feasibility study about operating an organic piggery. We enjoyed working on the project and one of the best experience is actually "manipulating" the figures so as to get a favorable outcome. What I mean when I say "manipulating" is actually adjusting the numbers fairly so as to get favorable results. It was surely quite interesting. Being able to "manipulate" financial statements rewarding?

Another thing that I like about this degree is being able to wear corporate attire. I don't know but, it kinda gives me the power and authority over something. I don't even know what that "something" is. It just make you look presentable and powerful.

I am not really sure why do I still keep on pursuing this course. All I know is that ever since I was a little girl, I have always wanted to become a CPA. We often go to banks for transactions and I see all these pretty ladies, who are actually tellers. They told me, I have to become a CPA to become one of them. Although nowadays, some banks even hire non business courses graduates for the teller position.

I may not be able to identify that huge factor that keeps me moving, but all I know is that I WILL NOT GIVE UP. Of course, I had also had second thoughts, but they were not able to change my mind. I will become a CPA!


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