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Coaching EFU

Salut,

 

Fatigué? Épuisé? En retard dans chacun de tes cours? Ne t’inquiète pas, la fin du processus approche plus vite que tu le crois. Je suis présentement ma formation annuelle de mise à niveau afin de pouvoir accomplir avec succès les nouvelles responsabilités qui me seront confiées cette année. Le fait d’être en formation m’a rappelé mon coaching d’EFU que j’ai reçu de PwC.

 

The Big Bad Scary UFE!

Since the 2009 UFE just took place last week, I was reminiscing back to those stressful days of studying. I feel for all the recent UFE writers, being in their shoes just a year ago. I thought I would share my UFE experience, particularly how I studied, to prove that it is possible to get through the UFE successfully, despite the fact that we were warned throughout University of the big bad scary UFE!

Another Chapter

I know it’s recruiting time for most universities and something I always get asked about at recruiting events is what the CA process is like. So, in continuing with the theme from my last few blogs, I’ll be giving you an inside perspective on what it’s like to write the UFE as I wrap up this chapter of my CA experience.

I wasn’t able to blog last week since I was in the midst of writing my CA exam, but I’ll fill you in on what the experience was like so you can get a better idea of what it could be like when you get to that point in your career.

It's Almost Here!

Wow. Time flies! It feels like yesterday when I started studying with my study buddy. But, here we are. The 2009 UFE is just around the corner.

I have to admit, I am pretty nervous. These last few weeks haven't been easy and have really tested my abilities to cope with stress and to face the unknown. I know I have a lot of friends and fellow co-workers that are going through the exact same thing I am. The great thing is that we can all relate to one another and support each other through the next week and a half.

Conquering the UFE Process

Currently, the experienced associates are in home stretch of preparing themselves for the 3 day Uniform Final Examination in mid-September.  After completing the first two exams this is the final exam that remains between them and becoming a Chartered Accountant.

 

A little adventure to South America

This past week I embarked on an adventure of a lifetime to South America to visit a continent that is very intriguing to me as I have previously only travelled throughout Europe.  This opportunity has been facilitated to me through vacation time as well as UFE Rewards Days, which is an extra week of vacation given by the firm for successful writers of the UFE.

 

Starting the 4 Week Countdown

Now that we’ve received the results from the Mod 6 Mock UFE (I passed!), I can get started on my 4 week study plan. I will admit that I’m a bit nervous, but I know that with lots of hard work and focus, there will be good things waiting for me at the end of this journey.

One of the biggest challenges that I’ve been struggling with during my study leave period is trying to stay focused. It’s definitely not an easy task. I’ve been away from work for almost 5 full months and there has been so much going on – finishing MPAcc, completing Mod 6, and starting this week – putting in 4 weeks of UFE studying before the big exam in September. 

Hello Boston!

What does Boston have to do with PwC and me?

Well, following along with my study leave topic I blogged about last week, the great thing about being on study leave to write this year’s UFE is that I get a few days of rest and relaxation before I start my study program.  

Since moving back from Saskatoon, I completed CASB’s 2 week Module 6 session. With MPAcc, I am only exempt from CASB Module 1 through 5 – which means that regardless of whether you took MPAcc or CASB, Module 6 must be completed by all candidates in Western Canada.

Study Leave

It’s hard to believe that 3 years ago, I was a new Associate at PwC! Since my first day, I’ve had some incredible experiences – meeting lots of great people and clients, learning about unique engagements and jobs, and developing myself on a professional and personal level.

 It’s amazing how fast time has gone by.  What’s even harder to believe is that I will be writing the 2009 UFE. This September, I will face my biggest challenge yet! I have been working towards this goal for the last 6 years.

Waiting Game

And the cycle begins! Last week, many of our junior staff in our Ontario offices at PwC wrote the CKE, or the Core Knowledge Exam, which is the first Ontario provincial exam that all CA-candidates must write. The candidates were off studying during the holidays, and even through New Year’s, so I really hope that all their efforts and hard work will pay off!