6 01, 2014

Just done writing the CKE!

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Contributed by Alla Volodina

It is Monday, January 6th and you just wrote the CKE. Congratulations! Although, the results release date is almost a month away, you should celebrate the end of a tough prep time and treat yourself to something special for all your effort. Generally, it is expected that 75% of candidates will pass, so put on the “optimist” hat and recognize that the odds are in your favour.

The past few weeks must […]

3 01, 2014
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    2014 is here! Now what do I do? (New Year’s Resolutions for Experienced UFE Writers)

2014 is here! Now what do I do? (New Year’s Resolutions for Experienced UFE Writers)

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The new year is a time for new beginnings. As an experienced writer, you might be wondering what your plan of attack should look like in 2014. In this blog post, we will bust some myths and lay out some facts for experienced writers to consider as they are starting to put together their study plans.

Myth

Don’t worry, you’ve got plenty of time until the 2014 UFE! No need to start studying until later, […]

12 12, 2013

A realistic view of the CKE

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Today’s post is written by Jeff, one of our Ambassadors! Jeff wrote and passed all three exams in Ontario in 2013. Check it out!

As a writer of last years’ January CKE I can assure you that the memories/wounds are still very fresh. I remember a variety of different emotions surrounding the preparations, the Holliday schedule and the days leading up to the exam. My goal is to pass along that knowledge to this […]

30 11, 2013

The advantages of failing the UFE

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Contributed by Alla Volodina

In the words of Winston Churchill, “Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” And he knew what he was talking about. Churchill had failed the sixth grade, and went on to lose the election in every public office role he ran for. Despite these many setbacks, he was eventually elected British prime minister at the age of 62.

So the UFE results came out and you did […]

22 07, 2013

Take control of the 2013 UFE!

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(As seen on UFEBlog.com)

Congratulations! You got over the hurdle of the SOA. Well done! Make sure to take an evening or weekend to celebrate your achievement. If you passed with flying colours or if you were happy with your results in general, then the joy is overflowing. However, at exaMENTOR we know that passing with “a warning” or not performing as well as you had hoped can leave you with a bittersweet feeling. But […]

23 05, 2013
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    Build your UFE muscles! Start now, don’t wait till August!

Build your UFE muscles! Start now, don’t wait till August!

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(As seen on www.ufeblog.com)
Helpful Tips on How to Pass the UFE 2013!
Preparing for an intellectual, case-writing and critical-thinking marathon like the UFE is hard. That’s why you need to develop the strength to push yourself through the three-day challenge and across the finish line ahead of your competition!

So how do you prepare for this marathon? By building your UFE muscles. You need to make sure your brain is trained to withstand the pressure of […]

29 03, 2013

Budget 2013: what do UFE candidates need to know?

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As a candidate for the 2013 UFE, you are responsible for technical standards, including taxation laws, that are in effect as of March 31, 2013. Disappointingly, the CICA seems to have stopped updating its “becoming a CA” page. However, if previous years are anything to go on, you can assume the policy will remain the same as it was in 2012:

You are responsible for federal taxation legislation enacted as of March 31, 2012. If, […]

5 02, 2013

I am busy! When do I study?

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Your schedule’s full! You’ve got a busy day ahead, both at work and after, but you still want to do some technical studying to prepare for your upcoming CA exams. Let’s say you had two choices: to go into the office early and study before work or to study before going to bed. Which should you choose to make your studying more productive?

Researchers have found that memory retention is superior when sleep occurs shortly […]

22 01, 2013

Studying technical

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The UFE is the last exam that a future Chartered Accountant is expected to complete. While it is no surprise that among other things the exam tests your technical knowledge, most candidates can readily identify at least some gaps in their knowledge. The fact is that studying technical can be challenging. What should you do to retain the information better? How best to ensure that you spend your time studying productively? What is the […]

8 01, 2013

New Year – New Opportunities

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The holiday season is now over and the New Year is here! Here at exaMENTOR, we know that some of you might be still preoccupied with an unsuccessful UFE result last year. Here are several reasons why you should instead focus on the new year and new opportunities:

 

–          Look into the future and have a plan of action! Even though you might have been unsuccessful on the 2012 UFE, it’s in the past. You […]