history: My husband has been studying for over a year for this exam.  And today he was notified that he passed everything needed for the CPA license. My husband has been studying for over a year for this exam he needed to take.  It's taken a lot of time away from our family. That must be very hard for you all_comma_ but I'm sure it will be worth it in the end. What's the exam for?
current: Well we were just notified yesterday that he passed all four parts, so now he has his CPA license.
next: That's fantastic news! Congratulations to all of you - him for working so hard and passing, and you for being so patient and understanding.