Posted by The Team at Brand Financial Training on June 10, 2025 in Newsletter
10 JUNE 2025
Summer Updates, Autumn Goals
Almost half of the year already done! We’re gearing up for summer tax year updates here at Brand HQ, which is our busiest time of the year.
But autumn exam season is fast approaching, and it isn’t too late to commit to a September or October exam sitting if you’ve been thinking about it. All AF units, and most J0 units have a September sitting, as well as R06. If you’re expecting any ‘down time’ over the summer, it could be the perfect opportunity to get that next exam under your belt.
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Especially when exams are looming and you start to feel the pressure, it can be tempting to spend every possible hour hitting the books (or screen). But there’s a growing belief that this kind of intensive cramming is less effective than targeted, briefer bursts of effort.
Passing your CII exam isn’t only about having the necessary knowledge and understanding, it’s about being able to apply that knowledge in an exam setting exactly as needed and in a timely manner.
It is essential that you practise multiple exam papers to ensure that you know exactly how to apply your knowledge. Too many people fail due to a lack of exam practice, even if their knowledge is good.
Our PDF mock exam papers ensure you get the practice you need to enable you to achieve exam success.
The examinable tax year changes from 1st September, which means the CII update the content of their exams and study materials to cover things like new legislative changes or changes in tax allowances. All Brand Financial Training materials go through updates during the summer to ensure they are ready for the new examinable tax year come September. If you are not sure when you’ll be sitting your exam yet, whether before or after this date, do not fret.
Those who purchase most of our 24/25 resources between 1 June and 31 August 2025, will be able to request the updated 25/26 versions (examinable from 1 September) free of charge. We will email you about this in mid-August.
NOTE: This excludes our E-Mocks products (which have a standard 4-month subscription and will be automatically updated), our R06 and AF5 analyses, IF Mock Papers (as they are still valid until 31 December), and any discontinued resources.
Updates to CII Study Texts
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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