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Interview with Nicholas Pasifakis


Posted 20th June 2019 by Roulon du Toit & filed under General,

Nicholas Pasifakis was a CA Campus student when he completed his CTA in 2018.

Where are you currently working and in what position?

I am currently working at EY as a first year trainee.

Why do you want to become a CA (SA)?

I have always had a passion for accounting, figures and business as a whole. It is a profession that interests me and I enjoy that you will never stop learning.

What is your dream job after completing articles?

To be a CFO of a company

What were your first thoughts/feelings when you heard you had passed CTA?

I was extremely emotional. It was probably the best feeling that I have ever felt in my life knowing that all that hard work had paid off.

What has been the most challenging part of your journey so far?

Definitely CTA. It was a year with many ups and downs. It taught me to not give up despite of how tough things can get and showed me that nothing is for nothing in life.

In what way did CA Campus most assist you with your studies and passing your exams?

The CA Campus material and lectures were second to none.  Motivation is a big thing when it comes to CTA and the lecturers made sure to provide us with that.  They had our backs throughout the year and it just made the CTA experience doable knowing that the lecturers had been there and done it. Knowing that you are learning from the best helps to bring the belief that you can actually do this.

QUESTIONS ON CTA

What was the most challenging part of your CTA year?

Getting through the workload and being able to get back up after tests results were not what you expected.

How did you keep sane during your CTA year?

By having a positive attitude, keeping healthy through exercise, eating the right food and having a study plan which I consistently stuck to.

What is the biggest piece of advice you can give CTA students ?

Don’t give up, stick to your study plan, stay on top of the workload and have a positive attitude.

Don’t give up, stick to your study plan, stay on top of the workload and have a positive attitude.

What did you do in preparation for your CTA exam?

I followed the exam approach that CA Campus lecturers gave to us. I ensured that I had covered all the work before attempting past papers and focused a lot on principals.

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