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The objective of this unit is to develop an understanding of life and pensions issues, together with detailed guidance on the administration of these classes of business.
Download 2019/20 syllabus (PDF)
Download 2019/20 exam guide (PDF)
Download 2020/21 syllabus (PDF)
Download 2020/21 exam guide (PDF)
Recommended study hours: 60 (will vary depending on your experience and ability)
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ebooks are not PDF files and cannot be printed. The reading experience will depend on the portable device used or the reading software installed, if viewed on a computer.
To check that the file formats are compatible with your device/chosen e-reader software, click on the link to download a sample: Free sample chapters.
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Key facts booklet
Summarising the key information contained in the study text, a key facts booklet is perfect for studying when travelling to and from work or in situations when reading a study text is impractical.
A printable PDF and ebook of the key facts booklet are available on RevisionMate. Please note that access is only available during your enrolment period.
PDFs can be opened and printed with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download from http://www.adobe.com). You can also view a PDF on most portable electronic devices including Android tablets/smart phones, Kindles and iPads/iPhones.
It is strongly recommended that you:
ebook
ebooks are compatible with most portable electronic devices including Android tablets/smart phones, Kindles and iPads/iPhones. They can also be viewed on desktop and laptop computers using appropriate EPUB/Kindle reader software (required).
ebooks are not PDF files and cannot be printed. The reading experience will depend on the portable device used or the reading software installed, if viewed on a computer.
To check that the file formats are compatible with your device/chosen e-reader software, click on the link to download a sample: Free sample chapters.
We offer the option for you to extend the life of your enrolment once your course has expired and receive the next edition of the study text together with electronic updates. This option is renewable on an annual basis.
Printed copy of the study text
If you would like a printed copy of the study text, please select the ‘Printed and digital’ option, which will incur postage and packaging charges:
We offer the option for you to extend the life of your enrolment once your course has expired and receive the next edition of the study text together with electronic updates. This option is renewable on an annual basis.
These updates are Learning Solutions updates for study purposes.
2020-21 edition
To view a list of the main areas of change in the 2020-21 edition, please click here
Study text updates:
FA2_2020-21_web_update_1_29_07-2020
Testing Position
Tax year
The tax year 2019/2020 will be examined from 1 September 2019 until 31 August 2020.
Brexit
On the 31st January 2020, the UK left the European Union and has now entered into a transition period which ends on the 21st December 2020.
Please note: The UK decision to leave the European Union will have no immediate impact on the 2020- 2021 CII syllabuses or exams. Changes that may affect future exam syllabuses will be announced as they arise.
Financial Ombudsman Service – Award Changes
The limit of compensation available from the Financial Ombudsman Service is changing from 1 April 2019. Examinations will be reflective of this change from 1 May 2019.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on 25 May 2018. Examinations will be reflective of GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 from 25 May 2018.
The FA2 Examination Guide for exams from 1 September 2018 until 31 August 2019 was first published in June 2018. Any questions which have been amended since the examination guide was first published will appear below.
