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REO CPALE Review Program

Janela R. Ballesteros

Oct 2025 CPALE Passer

I started my review while I was still working, but I planned to take a leave. Once my leave was approved, I attended the face-to-face classes. To be honest, I really struggled to cope with the topics because after graduating, I immediately started working to save money for the CPALE. I worked for two years and was able to save enough to enroll in a review center. When I first attended the face-to-face class, I found it difficult to keep up, probably because I hadn’t studied for two years. But I took that as motivation to study harder so I could catch up with the discussions. I studied for almost 10–12 hours a day. Within four months, I finished all the pre-recorded videos to refresh my knowledge and focus on the basic principles and fundamentals of each subject. And yes, my preparation paid off, even though my time was very limited. Now that I am a Certified Public Accountant, it feels incredibly rewarding to see all my sacrifices finally pay off. Of course, this wouldn’t have been possible without God, my family, friends and the amazing reviewers from REO who are truly excellent at what they do. I hope REO continues to help more aspiring accountants achieve the title of CPA. I will forever be grateful to this powerful and excellent review center.