Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on February 11, 2025 in Newsletter
11 February 2025
A crazy start to the year
It’s been a crazy start to the year for us so far! Not only have we been helping candidates through their CII exams as usual, including R06, AF1 and AF5, we are also making plans for lots of exciting new projects for 2025. We are always working hard to make improvements to our resources and to further support our customers in their exam success. Watch this space for announcements of new things coming this year!
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Deciding the best order to tackle the R0 exams can feel overwhelming. Your choice will likely depend on a range of factors – your industry experience, existing knowledge, and even your employer’s expectations. While some candidates prefer the straightforward ‘numerical’ route, starting with R01 and finishing with R06, others take a more strategic approach based on their strengths and career goals. In this article, we’ll break down the key considerations to help you map out the most effective route for your R0 exam journey.
Watch this short, informative video designed to help you prepare for your CII exam. This one is all about Residence Nil Rate Band – perfect for your CII R03 or AF1 exam revision.
Passing AF4 can seem like a monumental task, especially when the study text arrives on your doorstep with a heavy thud. We offer a range of resources that will help you to feel fully prepared on exam day:
Mock Exam Papers - 3 full sets of 3 multi-part questions and answers including cross references to the relevant CII study text.
Calculation Workbook - Focusing on the calculations within the exam syllabus, the calculation workbook provides calculation questions with full step-by-step answers, detailed explanations and cross-references to the relevant CII study text.
Revision Notes - Designed for use when you are further along with your exam studies, our revision notes are a streamlined version of the learning outcomes and exam syllabus combined with self-test questions.
..."The calculation work book for AF4 was really helpful. A question on Return on Equity came up and I'd literally only come across this in the Brand workbook. Glad to say I passed the exam with flying colours!"...
Here’s a reminder that the CII update their study texts throughout the examinable year to either incorporate new legislations, correct errors, or clarify information. Many candidates aren’t aware of this, which can result in candidates studying out-of-date information.
To find out if you have the most up-to-date information, visit the CII website, navigate to your chosen exam and click on ‘learning solutions update’ in the ‘Unit updates’ section in the sidebar.
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