Done!!!

For those that didn't know, I finished my studying and wrote the UFE last week. The UFE, the exam that I had failed last year, is the final exam in the process in trying to become a chartered accountant. There are a total of 3 exams in the process and there are 3 days worth of exams for the UFE. It's a heavy load and it uses a lot of mental resources to succeed. Not only does it take a bunch of knowledge, it also puts a lot of stress on a person. It is more of a mental marathon than a sprint, so its exhausting and daunting, but its important to keep studying even if you think you are ahead or behind.

But, now I am done! Hopefully, I passed though. It's a terrible experience in terms of dealing with stress and anxiety, and I really do not want to go through the process again.

To the unformed, writing the UFE is similar to writing an essay in school. In many ways, you can prepare properly and think you've created a masterpiece only to find out that the teacher didn't like what you wrote and you end up with a miserable grade. The reason for this is because the exam is relative to your peers. The exam is bell curved, so that the "best" students are passed. CA students are usually recruited before they graduate, so students are often very smart individuals. Therefore, like pimpin', its not easy.

So, how did I do this year? I don't really know obviously, other than I know that I prepared better this year. I knew I didn't kill the exam, but I thought I had managed to cover as much material as I needed to without getting frustrated. I think that's a key component to the exam, so hopefully it translates into success. I just have 2 and a half months till I get my results. Cross your fingers for me.