I'm very disappointed with the latest statement.
@DM261 - Yes I agree that there is more clarity in the sense that you can choose to cancel - fair enough.
However...consider the situation for people who would still sit the exam (myself included).
We are still no better off.
I am taking CP1 and we are 4 weeks out from the exam yet we STILL do not know for sure if we can sit the exam.
Scenario 1
We wait a week, we study for a week more. We remain in a mental limbo for yet another week. (bearing in mind we are all in a national crisis).
Suddenly the iFoA make an announcement - they cancel. How would you feel?
Scenario 2
The iFoA announce that exams are still carrying on as planned but online.
Imagine the level of distraction we all would have endured. Our mindset is all over the place at the moment because of this uncertainty.
But for arguments sake, let's consider someone who has been mentally unaffected.
How will they invigilate the exams?
How will they ensure no system failures?
What if someone wants to take the exam but has no laptop or access to internet?
What if they are a parent who has studied hard but doesn't have a feasible, quiet place to sit the exam at home?
These are all serious questions. Again, I have studied hard like many others but we need to have a reality check here.
This is a once in a generation crisis. Exams come and go and will always be there. Family, health and mental well-being however will not!