And i don't mean getting 'beyond godlike' in DotA.
Results was out on Monday and it was indeed a whole new experience for me. Never before have i feared getting back my results as much as this time. It is partly due to the fact that i could be wasting 6 months repeating the paper and not advancing and also due to the lecturers stressing on how much we'll have to pass everything in first attempt as the syllabus will be changing next year.
At around 12.45, my tax lecturer, Miss Joyce, suddenly announced to the class that the results are out after reading a sms. Immediately most of the class got excited and couldn't concentrate. As there is no point trying to teach a bunch of nervous, anxious students, she decided to let us off at 1.30 (1 hour earlier). Quickly, a bunch of us rushed to the library and tried to check our results.
Managed to get hold of a computer with decent internet connection and got to the acca website. There was like 4-5 people crowding around me as i typed in my reg number and password to check for the results. Logged in and....Saw that i PASSED every paper.
Paper Details: T3INT Maint Fin Recs
Result: Pass
Mark: 73
Paper Details: T4 Acc for Costs
Result: Pass
Mark: 75
Paper Details: T5 Mng Pple & Sys
Result: Pass
Mark: 40
I just got enough marks to pass my T5. 1 more mark lost and I'll have to resit the paper again. Thank god.
I am very satisfied with my marks(as i didn't expect to pass all the papers). However, Miss Joyce somehow find my marks very shitty and lectured me in front of the entire class the next day (saying something about me wasting my talent and that i should be getting 80+ marks for T5). I just sat there right in the middle of everyone while she was directing everything towards me. Oh well, guess I'll have to get at least 80 marks for her paper or else I'll have to endure more from her.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Joy and despair....
Well, lets see. I've gotten myself a brand new gaming computer to be place in my room for just a mere RM 4k which includes everything from the monitors right down to the speakers. The specs are not too shabby (4 gig ram and a Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS 512mb graphic card). Basically this computer allows me to multitask while I play the latest games. And this new machine of mine has been taking up almost all the time I have at home. Perhaps I should cut down on the gaming attitude already and focus on more important things.
Exam results will be coming out on the 18th of August and I'm 70% sure that I'm gonna fail Paper 5. Mentally preparing myself to accept the fact that for the first time I'll be failing in something. I've never experience failure before and I'm not sure how I'll be able to face it. Maybe its time that I've to come face to face with the feeling of failing something as I would be experiencing it sometime later in my life anyway. Better now when I can still learn and try again than later when its all too late to retry it.
By the way, I got hooked onto a Korean band (thanks to Wen Hong) called SNSD or Girl's Generation. Well, their songs are not bad and they all look ok (except for a few who are exceptional), which is why i got attracted to their group. Although I might not be an obssesive fan (like someone i know), I'll probably only download their songs and listen to them occasionally and include them into my playlist. I'll include a MV on one of their songs (Into the new world) at the end of this post.
SNSD - Into the New World MV
Exam results will be coming out on the 18th of August and I'm 70% sure that I'm gonna fail Paper 5. Mentally preparing myself to accept the fact that for the first time I'll be failing in something. I've never experience failure before and I'm not sure how I'll be able to face it. Maybe its time that I've to come face to face with the feeling of failing something as I would be experiencing it sometime later in my life anyway. Better now when I can still learn and try again than later when its all too late to retry it.
By the way, I got hooked onto a Korean band (thanks to Wen Hong) called SNSD or Girl's Generation. Well, their songs are not bad and they all look ok (except for a few who are exceptional), which is why i got attracted to their group. Although I might not be an obssesive fan (like someone i know), I'll probably only download their songs and listen to them occasionally and include them into my playlist. I'll include a MV on one of their songs (Into the new world) at the end of this post.
SNSD - Into the New World MV
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Responsibilities...
The upcoming months will most probably be the busiest of the year. Apart from having to study extremely hard and try to get 80+ for my progress tests, I'll also probably have to lead my class (and those who want to join in) to organize some sort of charity fund raising event for the myanmar refugees. Most probably it'll be a carnival of some sort.
August 18 is also gonna be a deciding point during the month. Results are going to be released that day and I'll have to decide (if i fail my Paper 5) whether to take 5 papers this sem and sacrifice most of my social and gaming life or to take 3 or 4 papers only and complete the rest next semester. Most probably I'm gonna go for the first option but that means that I'll have to spend most of my time memorising not only sections in the public ruling and the ISAs, but also management and leadership theories.
Another choice I'll have to make is that whether or not I would want to quit ACCA and take up ICAEW. This year SYUC will be offering those CAT students who did really well for the PTs and MOCK exams a chance to work for either Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu or BDO Binder and study ICAEW part time for 5 years. Well ACCA is indeed recognised globally but if I have the ICAEW qualification, it'll be easier for me to climb up the corporate ladder in the Big 5 accouting firms. Owh and I'll also have a better chance of being promoted to an audit partner in the Big 5 as ICAEW is sorta like the original Chartered Accountants if compared to ACCA. The downside to this is that I'll have to work and study at the same time. And I can only take 1 paper per semester which means I'll take a very long time to finish it up. Any advice on whether I should take it or not?
I'll have 1 month to plan the charity carnival. That includes getting the admin's permission, more people to participate in, decide on how is it going to be carried out and all those things. Plus, I'll have to work with the students from other groups or courses who wants to join in together. Not sure why I've taken the lead to this project.
Another 2 more weeks till results are out. I should be enjoying the time while I can...
August 18 is also gonna be a deciding point during the month. Results are going to be released that day and I'll have to decide (if i fail my Paper 5) whether to take 5 papers this sem and sacrifice most of my social and gaming life or to take 3 or 4 papers only and complete the rest next semester. Most probably I'm gonna go for the first option but that means that I'll have to spend most of my time memorising not only sections in the public ruling and the ISAs, but also management and leadership theories.
Another choice I'll have to make is that whether or not I would want to quit ACCA and take up ICAEW. This year SYUC will be offering those CAT students who did really well for the PTs and MOCK exams a chance to work for either Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu or BDO Binder and study ICAEW part time for 5 years. Well ACCA is indeed recognised globally but if I have the ICAEW qualification, it'll be easier for me to climb up the corporate ladder in the Big 5 accouting firms. Owh and I'll also have a better chance of being promoted to an audit partner in the Big 5 as ICAEW is sorta like the original Chartered Accountants if compared to ACCA. The downside to this is that I'll have to work and study at the same time. And I can only take 1 paper per semester which means I'll take a very long time to finish it up. Any advice on whether I should take it or not?
I'll have 1 month to plan the charity carnival. That includes getting the admin's permission, more people to participate in, decide on how is it going to be carried out and all those things. Plus, I'll have to work with the students from other groups or courses who wants to join in together. Not sure why I've taken the lead to this project.
Another 2 more weeks till results are out. I should be enjoying the time while I can...
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Accounts & Taxation...
2nd half of the year is not one bit like the first term. The timetable are somehow very cramped up that all they can manage is a half an hour break between classes for us to have our lunch / snack. Not only that, the classes usually ends late and that will leave us like 10-15 mins only. Fortunately, some lecturers are kind enough to give another half an hour break during the class which we of course took this opportunity to dash outside to eat.
Besides that, I finally have some homework to do after half a year period of no homework and assignment. Moral studies classes are gonna start this week (on a Saturday!) and that means I'll probably be having assignments to do too. I've been coping with the papers better than i expected, at least I'm able to answer the questions the lecturers throw at me. I am learning to prepare financial statements and accounts for companies for my financial accounting class, learning to do standard costing for managerial accounting class, learning how to compute individual income tax (taxable income) for tax and not sure what I'm learning for audit.
Guess i better get back to my accounts work now...
Besides that, I finally have some homework to do after half a year period of no homework and assignment. Moral studies classes are gonna start this week (on a Saturday!) and that means I'll probably be having assignments to do too. I've been coping with the papers better than i expected, at least I'm able to answer the questions the lecturers throw at me. I am learning to prepare financial statements and accounts for companies for my financial accounting class, learning to do standard costing for managerial accounting class, learning how to compute individual income tax (taxable income) for tax and not sure what I'm learning for audit.
Guess i better get back to my accounts work now...
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Worn out....
Its been a while since my last post. This is mostly due to the inefficiency of Streamyx who took almost a whole week to transfer the internet connection from the old house to the new one. Ah and i just recently moved into my new house and am still getting used to it.
College started about a week ago. This term, I'll be taking 4 papers as well as an additional one which i have to resit IF i fail it. Well, this means that I will have to spend more time in front of the notes than i usually do. Financial accounting and Managerial accounting isn't that hard due to the fact that I have done the basics twice in CAT already. The other two papers are relatively new to me and will involve a lot of theory and application work. The Audit paper will require me to spend more nights trying to memorize every single fact about auditing when i don't have an idea on how auditing works. I mean, how can you teach something which only involves practical work on paper and have an exam on it. The other paper, which is Taxation, is much more enjoyable. At least there's more computation involve and less theory. Plus, the lecturer is rather strict and attractive.
Classes this term starts and ends at a rather odd time. On Mondays to Wednesdays, classes starts at 11.30 am and ends at 6 pm. On Thursdays, it starts at 8 am and ends at 2.30pm. Oh and i have Fridays off. There's no lunch break for us in between classes, so we wont be having our Dota time anymore. Classes are getting more and more exhaustive nowadays. This is because we will have to give our full attention during classes (especially during Audit and Tax) or risk being confused for the rest of the semester.
About the new house, well you can ask Sher Rin about it. I'm sure she has lots to talk about since she has probably seen it more often than me when it was being constructed. I'll probably invite a few people over in August (a few cause my parents wouldn't like it if I have too many people in the house) just to hang out.
College started about a week ago. This term, I'll be taking 4 papers as well as an additional one which i have to resit IF i fail it. Well, this means that I will have to spend more time in front of the notes than i usually do. Financial accounting and Managerial accounting isn't that hard due to the fact that I have done the basics twice in CAT already. The other two papers are relatively new to me and will involve a lot of theory and application work. The Audit paper will require me to spend more nights trying to memorize every single fact about auditing when i don't have an idea on how auditing works. I mean, how can you teach something which only involves practical work on paper and have an exam on it. The other paper, which is Taxation, is much more enjoyable. At least there's more computation involve and less theory. Plus, the lecturer is rather strict and attractive.
Classes this term starts and ends at a rather odd time. On Mondays to Wednesdays, classes starts at 11.30 am and ends at 6 pm. On Thursdays, it starts at 8 am and ends at 2.30pm. Oh and i have Fridays off. There's no lunch break for us in between classes, so we wont be having our Dota time anymore. Classes are getting more and more exhaustive nowadays. This is because we will have to give our full attention during classes (especially during Audit and Tax) or risk being confused for the rest of the semester.
About the new house, well you can ask Sher Rin about it. I'm sure she has lots to talk about since she has probably seen it more often than me when it was being constructed. I'll probably invite a few people over in August (a few cause my parents wouldn't like it if I have too many people in the house) just to hang out.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Emerald....
Somehow, I just got attracted to this colour/gem. Maybe it's cause I'm still full of hope, still hoping that it will all change. The emerald city above shows what i am longing for which is hope as well as love. Just imagine how beautiful it will be to have an entire city lighted up in emerald.
It's been a quiet week, everyday was spent helping out with the finishing touches at the site of the new house. Maybe next week I'll have more free time on my hands, a week before classes starts again
It's been a quiet week, everyday was spent helping out with the finishing touches at the site of the new house. Maybe next week I'll have more free time on my hands, a week before classes starts again
Monday, June 16, 2008
Worries...
Well the holidays have already started, so I'm practically free everyday to go out (which i did only on one day). I won't be recapping the exams as it will only cause me to worry more and more about it. Instead I'll just highlight the interesting and exceptional events.
June 9th
Was supposed to go down to Klang again for another Bak Kut Teh brunch. Unfortunately, i wasn't feeling well in the morning (migraine and a bad cough) so i skipped it instead. The afternoon was spent going to furniture malls with my mom to try and find some furniture and possibly a bar counter for my room and house. Spend almost 6 hours going from one place to another. The last stop was the furniture mall near the BU area (not sure what its called). I was inquiring about the bar counter which they sold there when i noticed someone entered the shop as well. Didn't get a good look at first but then later saw Sab's mom and then i recognize the back of the girl who was just sitting on the couch in front of me. Surprise, surprise, it was indeed Sab and I can't believe she didn't even see me even though i was standing there all the while.
June 10th
Had an outing with Sher Rin, Sab, Wani, Adeline, Kalkena, Dina and Dinesh. We practically did nothing other than talk for the whole time we were in 1u. Spent about 3-4 hours (not sure) in Italiannes for a really long lunch. Then later headed to MPH to get some books (I bought the entire Age of Five trilogy) and to talk around the cookbook section. After that we stopped by Secret Recipe to get cakes and continue our talking. Finally we made our way to check out some movies (old and new).
June 14th
The gathering at Sab's house for dinner was simply awesome. The food and the company is nice. After dinner, we sat and chit-chat for a while and then decided to head to McDs to continue talking. We did nothing much other than talking and relieving old memories while sharing more recent stories. As usual, i just sat at one corner and listen to the stories being told around. Feels like we've drifted apart and it's cause I've not been making effort to keep in touch with any one of them.
June 16th
Whole day was spent out looking for a study desk for my room. After a long time of choosing, i finally settled for one that costs almost RM 4000. But i feel that it is worth every cent as i might be using it for a long time. Other than that, I'm still looking for the bar counter and now a bookcase that matches the colour of my desk.
Well up to now I still haven't decided on what to do with my emotions yet. Maybe I'll just find someone to consult to and then decide about it after I've moved in to the new house. For now, there's plenty more to worry about other than that issue and there have been a couple of unpleasant events which had happened recently so i might let it be for now since it's still in a mess.
June 9th
Was supposed to go down to Klang again for another Bak Kut Teh brunch. Unfortunately, i wasn't feeling well in the morning (migraine and a bad cough) so i skipped it instead. The afternoon was spent going to furniture malls with my mom to try and find some furniture and possibly a bar counter for my room and house. Spend almost 6 hours going from one place to another. The last stop was the furniture mall near the BU area (not sure what its called). I was inquiring about the bar counter which they sold there when i noticed someone entered the shop as well. Didn't get a good look at first but then later saw Sab's mom and then i recognize the back of the girl who was just sitting on the couch in front of me. Surprise, surprise, it was indeed Sab and I can't believe she didn't even see me even though i was standing there all the while.
June 10th
Had an outing with Sher Rin, Sab, Wani, Adeline, Kalkena, Dina and Dinesh. We practically did nothing other than talk for the whole time we were in 1u. Spent about 3-4 hours (not sure) in Italiannes for a really long lunch. Then later headed to MPH to get some books (I bought the entire Age of Five trilogy) and to talk around the cookbook section. After that we stopped by Secret Recipe to get cakes and continue our talking. Finally we made our way to check out some movies (old and new).
June 14th
The gathering at Sab's house for dinner was simply awesome. The food and the company is nice. After dinner, we sat and chit-chat for a while and then decided to head to McDs to continue talking. We did nothing much other than talking and relieving old memories while sharing more recent stories. As usual, i just sat at one corner and listen to the stories being told around. Feels like we've drifted apart and it's cause I've not been making effort to keep in touch with any one of them.
June 16th
Whole day was spent out looking for a study desk for my room. After a long time of choosing, i finally settled for one that costs almost RM 4000. But i feel that it is worth every cent as i might be using it for a long time. Other than that, I'm still looking for the bar counter and now a bookcase that matches the colour of my desk.
Well up to now I still haven't decided on what to do with my emotions yet. Maybe I'll just find someone to consult to and then decide about it after I've moved in to the new house. For now, there's plenty more to worry about other than that issue and there have been a couple of unpleasant events which had happened recently so i might let it be for now since it's still in a mess.
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