Postponement of CA exams: How to convert the uncertainty into an opportunity!

CA HANSINI Y. BUCH | Last updated: 03 May 2021

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The postponement of CA exams due to the COVID-19 pandemic can be disheartening, especially after months of preparation. However, this unexpected delay presents a valuable opportunity to refine your studies. Use this bonus time to cover any pending topics, revisit complex subjects for better understanding, and dedicate time to crucial paper writing practice. You can also address any specific gaps in your preparation and even complete another full revision of the syllabus.

Dear Friends,

No one of us is unaffected by the direct/indirect adverse effects of this COVID-19 pandemic. And one of its major adverse impacts is the postponement of CA exams, once again.

Postponement of exams is very disturbing for any student, especially when one is preparing for professional exams for the last 12 months. We feel that our dreams and plans have been delayed and it is like testing the patience level of students.

But this is the time, one should act tactfully and smartly, to get the best results of one's preparations.

CA Exam Postponed Turn Uncertainty into Opportunity

Here are a few think points

(1) Take stock of your preparation and cover the topics/chapters, which have remained pending due to any reason. This will make your preparation complete.

(2) Spend some days on revision of topics/chapters which you find complex or difficult. This will boost up your confidence.

(3) Use this time for writing practice. It is very well possible that you have skipped paper writing practice till now because you were busy completing your study. You should grab this opportunity for paper writing practice. If you have completed one round of paper writing of all the subjects, you should go for the second round. It is always advisable to write at least two papers on each subject, to prepare yourself better for CA exams.

(4) No matter how perfect your study plan was, you must be having a thought in your mind that I wish I could get some more time, then I would have completed this chapter by doing this way or I would have practised those examples, etc. This is the time that should be used to plug these gaps and make your preparation full proof.

(5) You can also revise your entire syllabus one more time if you utilise this time efficiently.

So my dear friends, keep up your tempo of studying and forget all the worries about the conduction of exams. Your focus should not be distracted from your study goals. Hold on for some more days, use this bonus time available in the best way and give your 100%.

All The Best!!!

The author is a practising Chartered Accountant and can be reached at hansinibuch@yahoo.com

FAQ :

The postponement of CA exams, particularly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, can be very disturbing for students who have been preparing for a long time, making them feel that their dreams and plans are delayed.

Students can use the extra time to cover pending topics, revise complex or difficult chapters to boost confidence, and practice writing full papers for each subject.

Writing practice is crucial as it allows students to solidify their understanding and prepare better for the exams, especially if they haven't had enough time for it during their initial study phase.

The postponement provides an ideal opportunity to plug these gaps, address any specific areas you wished you had more time for, and make your preparation more robust.

Yes, if you utilise this time efficiently, you can revise your entire syllabus one more time.

Students should maintain their study tempo, forget worries about exam conduction, and keep their focus on study goals, using the bonus time effectively.