When I started the extended Finance module back in late July, I created a schedule that will have me finished with all assignments in mid-Sept (3 months before the exam). I was able to stick to my schedule until work got busy. I started to “fall behind” and also took a small break when I…
Back in July 2020, I wrote a post when I got my first 7 months recognized via Experience Verification Route (EVR) for CPA PERT. Since then, I started the extended finance module and a new job as a Corporate Accountant. With a job change, I had to finish reporting whatever duration I had since my…
I want to start this post off by stating the following: Then, you must be wondering why am I writing a post about quitting CPA? I am writing this because I know people who have quit before they even started, quit shortly after they started, quit just before they wrote their CFE and quit after…
This post will walk you through the steps of what to do when you start a new job under the Experience Verification Route (EVR) for CPA PERT. If you haven’t read it already, I wrote an ultimate guide for CPA PERT before. I thought I got CPA PERT sort of figured out until I changed job…
As I have mentioned in my previous post, I set some goals for myself for the transition period between jobs. Today, I was scheduled to work on Assignment Set #4 IP for my extended Finance module. However, I ended up working on the Module Workshop when I was not able to make it pass Task…
A reader reached out to me asking if I can share my debriefing notes for Core 2. Unfortunately, my debriefing notes for Core 2 were hand-written and all over the place. However, I thought it might be useful if I share the list of topics I studied for the Core 2 exam. Note, I wrote…
As hard as it is to admit it, I must confess I have fallen behind on my study for the Finance module. Since I am taking the extended pace (20-week), I am technically not behind yet. However, I promised myself in order to take full advantage of the extended pace, I will stick to my…
In my last post, I talk about the importance of debriefing cases. It is an important skill to master over time so you are set up for success for the 3-day CFE (Common Final Examination). Now, I want to share with you how I debrief. Note, my process is still evolving as I continue on…
I remembered how confused I was at my Core 1 Module Workshop when the facilitator kept using the word ‘debrief.’ She stressed the importance of debriefing a case properly and that debriefing is half of the learning (if not more). It took me a couple of modules before I truly appreciated the power of debriefing.…
I found out about the Densmore Blog yesterday and read all 3 pages of blog posts in one go. There is a lot of useful content with a focus on the CFE so I highly recommend you all check it out. Even if the CFE is more than a year away for you like it…