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  • Please get in touch with me at Sarah.Deighton@Fairstone.co.uk
  • Hi everyone! Just an update from my side, I have passed my AF8 unit! (only just though, as I got 50/50 on assignment 3) It was a lot harder than I thought it would be without much guidance, however I am pleased it's done now and 30 credits in …
    in AF8 Comment by sdeighton March 2021
  • Hi all! Just scraped a pass for my second assignment... just with 53%! I got 60% on my first one and I am hoping I can pull something half decent together for the last one! Not looking for answers of course, but has anyone got any advice on ho…
    in AF8 Comment by sdeighton December 2020
  • you can reference anything. You should always include workings out no matter what, you'll get a mark or 2 then even if you've made an error (assuming calc/formula was correct ) For J09, I am putting every thing in, even if it seems poi…
    in AF8 Comment by sdeighton April 2020
  • Hi all, I have another query if anyone else is doing AF8 at the moment? Do we have to include our calculations within the assignment? In other words, am I okay just typing what the IHT liability is and annual allowances for Pensions, or do I need…
    in AF8 Comment by sdeighton April 2020
  • Hi all, I am now enrolled and having a go at Assignment 1 whilst in lockdown! Does anyone know, are we allowed to reference the study text? Or is it only HMRC/official resources we can reference? Hope everyone is keeping safe! Sarah
    in AF8 Comment by sdeighton March 2020
  • Hi all, I didn't end up starting AF8 yet due to personal circumstances. How are you getting on, would you recommend it as a good one to start with for the diploma? Thanks
    in AF8 Comment by sdeighton February 2020
  • > @Yonkers420 said: > prestwood offer a free one month trial, should give you more then enough time. Great, thank you!
  • I think I am going to do AF8 and J05 together. I seen someone say that you need a good cash flow modeller and asset allocation tool for this. Anyone recommend the best ones to use? Thanks
  • Great thanks Dan!!
  • Hi Andy please could you send me them? Looking at starting my advanced diploma and not sure where to start!! Thanks! Sarah.deighton@hotmail.co.uk
  • Morning all, Hope everyone is as pleased as I am this morning - passed with 105! Sorry to hear that AJW - So close as well!! I didn't get any feedback - Maybe they just give feedback on the ones where you lost the most marks. Hope the feedback…
  • > @Andy_Schleider said: > I would suggest going on holiday for a couple of weeks. I flew out to Orlando the day after my exam in April, and when I got back it didn't seem that long a wait. > > I guess if you take an exam every …
  • This is such a long wait...........
  • Hope everyone managed okay this morning! I was pleasantly surprised with the questions and feeling positive over all! Just a waiting game now!!
  • > @Dxm87 said: > What is the pass mark for this exam? I've had a look online and I've read 55% and 65%! I thought (and really hope) it’s 55% ! X
  • Hi All, I have the brand analysis too - if anyone wants to swap if they have a different brand that would be helpful! x
  • Hiya I am doing R06 October too. I do have the CII revision materials at the moment, just working through past papers. I plan on buying analysis but not attend a revision day as they are foo far/expensive for me. Struggling with which analy…
  • Hi Andy that would be great if you don’t mind. My email address is sarah.deighton@hotmail.co.uk thank you!
  • Hi That's great thanks for your help. I have done all of my R0 exams expect R06 in the last 2 years so I don't think I am far behind you! I have read a few people suggest not to buy the CII book for this one! Definitely going to start by looking …