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Royanne Shawcross Michelle Yang Birthplace & current city of residence: Saint-Doulchard, France; Vancouver, BC. Birthplace & current city of residence: Changchun, P.R. China; Vancouver, BC. Employer: KNV Chartered Accountants LLP. Employer: KPMG LLP. What’s your favourite memory/moment of the program? The CASB/UFE process is intensive and stressful. My most memorable moment was at the end of the final exam day of the UFE, when I could finally relax knowing that I had done my best. Who would you like to thank for providing support during your studies? I would like to thank my parents, sisters, and boyfriend for their understanding, patience, and unwavering confidence in me. Their encouragement was a key factor to my success. I would also like to thank everyone at KNV who has given me support, advice, and feedback on my practice exams over the last two years. A special thanks to my mentor at work, Murielle Sommerfeld, CA, and UFE mentor Helen Trinh, CA, who always made time for me and knew how to keep me motivated. What do you like to do when you’re not studying/working? I enjoy travelling, photography, reading, and going to the beach with my two dogs. What’s your favourite memory/moment of the program? The moment I realized that the process is not as daunting as it seems, and that the system is designed to support learning. Who would you like to thank for providing support during your studies? I cou