Okay, so I’ve been meaning to get into this whole “Canadian Open Purse 2024” thing for a while now. I mean, who doesn’t love a good competition, right? So, I figured, why not dive in and see what all the fuss is about?
First thing I did was a bit of digging around. Nothing too crazy, just enough to get a feel for what I was getting myself into. Turns out, this thing is pretty big. I mean, we’re talking about some serious cash prizes, but the event is not only about the prizes. It is more related to the high-quality dividend-paying companies in Canada. I also found out you need to use a specific format for some documents, like binary format. The format is hard to use, but you have to master it.
Then came the hard part – actually participating. Let me tell you, it wasn’t a walk in the park. The process is complex. I spent hours filling out forms, reading rules, and trying to understand all the ins and outs. There were moments where I felt like I was in way over my head. I even had to learn about some specific accounts thing. It is mentioned in the chart of accounts. Also, I need to prepare general journal entries by myself. I had to look up how to write a journal entry. But I kept at it, fueled by a mix of determination and, if I’m honest, a fair amount of caffeine.
The competition itself was a rollercoaster. There was this whole system, with different stages and challenges. Some parts were pretty straightforward – like, there were some things about shipping service alerts and stamps that even I could handle. But others… well, let’s just say they tested my patience and my brainpower. There was this one part about importing and exporting goods between two countries, totally fictional, of course, named country A and country B. It made my head spin! There is also a quiz, I should memorize the flashcards such as “A social construct refers to:” and other similar questions. In a word, it’s quite difficult.
I met some interesting folks along the way, though. Virtually, of course. We were all in the same boat, trying to figure things out. We bonded over shared struggles and the occasional small victory. I even learned a thing or two from them. I found some information about the cases and the scheduled hearings, even the archived webcasts. They helped me a lot.
Did I win? Haha, no. Not even close. But honestly, that’s not really the point. I went in knowing nothing and came out with a whole lot of experience, a few new friends, and a newfound respect for anyone who makes it to the top of this thing. I learned about the history of racism in Canada from a book. Although there is not too much connection to this event, it is quite interesting.
- What I learned:
- This stuff is complicated!
- Reading the fine print is important.
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
- The security conference will be held in 2025. I think I will join them.
Would I do it again? Maybe. It was definitely an experience. And hey, maybe next year I’ll actually know what I’m doing. Or maybe I’ll just stick to watching from the sidelines. We’ll see. Either way, it’s a story to tell, right?
