DipFM: Class of 2003

The end?

Louis — Sun, 19 Feb 2006 03:47:49 +0000

This is likely to be the last post that I will write for this blog, since it has been a long while since the DipFM course was completed. However, I will keep this site – more for memory’s sake, as well to remember the friendships forged during the year-long course.

Dilemma

Louis — Tue, 16 Dec 2003 19:02:20 +0000

Just after the exam, I asked the question: since the exam results will not be released till next February and subscription for 2003 expires at the end of 2003, does one still need to be a member of ACCA in order to receive the results in 2004?

It would seem that common sense should prevail, and so the answer is a very likely no. However, for people dealing with money and concerned with following rules to the letter, is common sense still applicable!?!? :undecided:

ps. Just to be on the safe side, I will re-register today. :p

The day after

Louis — Thu, 04 Dec 2003 01:06:53 +0000

After a week-long routine of eat-sit (down to study), followed by more eat-sit, ending in sleep at the end of each day, to be repeated the following day, it has finally come to an end after yesterday’s exam. Well, it’s time to sit back and relax. In all honesty (and with a straight face), we have earned it!

From now on, there will be ample time for some of us to watch The Lord of the Rings for the umpteenth time, spend more time rollerblading, exercise those dancing feet! In short, life getting back to normal, although in most cases, “normality” also means getting back to work…

Countdown

Louis — Sun, 30 Nov 2003 16:08:47 +0000

Two days before the exam. There still seems lots of material to cover. The attraction of Module B ends up also being the killer for anyone wanting to pass it: most of the topics are very interesting and, because of their relevance and scope, have a very wide coverage… :huh:

A word of advice to future students: start your preparations early!

DHL

Louis — Sun, 23 Nov 2003 00:07:25 +0000

Not meaning to make light of a rather serious matter, but it seems that even commercial jets are not immune to terrorist attacks in the Iraqi air space these days. A DHL plane was “reported” to have been hit by a surface-to-air missile over Baghdad today. Fortunately no one was hurt.

So, if anyone out there is thinking of sending their Dip FM project by DHL, maybe second thoughts??

Final charge

Louis — Tue, 18 Nov 2003 15:19:44 +0000

Have been burning the midnight oil for the past few nights, as I guess a few of my classmates are also doing… Sometimes I really wonder, why do I get myself into such tight situations!? Is this the way to “bring” out the best in us!?

Anyway, the title may be a little misleading because there is still an exam after this. But hey, one thing at a time, right!

Goal-setting

Louis — Fri, 07 Nov 2003 05:29:07 +0000

Learnt quite a few lessons in life in tonight’s class. Although got side-tracked a little and ended up discussing Patrick’s life and setting goals and investment. I think I am not the only one in saying it has all been worth it.

ps. Only about 3 and a bit weeks till exam…

Exam dates

Louis — Fri, 10 Oct 2003 17:43:24 +0000

Seems the exam dates are out now.

Module A: Monday 1 December.
Module B: Tuesday 2 December.

First thoughts

Louis — Thu, 09 Oct 2003 04:54:30 +0000

Briefly discussed the Module B project on Tuesday night. As most agreed, the first question (working out how much capital to raise for business expansion) seemed mostly straightforward, but rather tedious and need to take care in considering all the key financial factors. Already feeling more relieved…

Anyway, will try to make a start on it this coming weekend.

Comings and goings

Louis — Sat, 04 Oct 2003 05:55:50 +0000

It’s been a while since I last updated this web page. It’s kind of scary to know that we are already over the half-way mark for module B. That means project submission and exam is just round the corner…

For Module B, our class had started off considerably smaller than the previous one, and, I might add, gradually dwindling. I suppose this emphasises again the difficulty of juggling study and work!? I know from personal experiences that at times it has been difficult to keep up with all the commitments. For example, I have missed a few classes when I went to a conference (and laziness from time to time too… :embarrassed:) in Europe. In the last couple of months, Joshua also went to US, Brazil and China for work and Pat had a short trip to US as well.

The latest news is that Pat will be posted to Shanghai for the next 2 months or so. Sad to see her leave half-way through, but it should be challenging and fun(!) for her hopefully. Well, all the best for her upcoming appointment!

As for the DipFM course, I am sure we can all pull through if we help each other along the way!!