Jessica Kester is a controller at Explor Geophysical Ltd., a Calgary-based company that develops seismic technology. Jessica wrote and passed the September 2020 CFE and obtained her CPA designation in January 2021. In this blog post, she explains how a shift in mindset—from viewing feedback as constructive, rather than as a criticism—helped her succeed in CPA PEP.
Receiving feedback can be challenging
I’ve struggled with receiving critical feedback since my school days. I don’t like having my errors pointed out and find it hard not to take it personally. My journey with receiving, understanding, and utilizing feedback during my time as a CPA candidate is a tumultuous road, but thankfully, it’s one that ends well.
The most common feedback I received in my CPA PEP courses was from the feedback guides provided for integrated problems and practice cases. These templates offered a wealth of insight and support into how to construct responses that adhered to the CPA Way and ultimately pave the road to successfully passing the CFE....
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