Letting Go to Gain Control: The Paradox of CPA PEP Stress Management & Exam Laptops

Disclaimer: This post is about managing the stress that comes with completing a professional program while working, having a personal life, and other opportunities and responsibilities. It is not a replacement for mental health wellness resources. For access to free mental health and wellness resources, learners can visit CPAWSB’s webpage dedicated to Mental Wellness.  

Queries from Candidates

Sometimes I receive questions via emails and discussion board posts from candidates and turn them into blog posts to help others who are in similar situations or have questions. Here are some of my previous blog posts: Submitting Tasks After Reaching 75% for Exam Eligibility and Gettin’ (and Stayin’) PEP-py: Registration Dates and Deadlines. Today’s post highlights an exchange with a candidate around exam time about exam writing software and keyboard setup. 

Candidate question 

Hello,
I copied the last question and answer from “CFE-Supplemental Frequently Asked Questions” as follows: “Where can I get more information on the exam writing software? Information about the CPA examination software, including a practice examination, can be found at https://www.cpacanada.ca/en/become-a-cpa/cpa-certification-programevaluation/cpa-examination-software. “

The issue is, this link cannot be opened no matter how many times I tried. By the way, I also wonder if the computer that will be provided in the exam classroom is a normal laptop or a computer[…]

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