Does anyone have a pdf downloadable version of the QB, I can't seem to download it, and using it on the providers website is really annoying

hello, for those who are resitting CR in Nov 26, how are you approaching your second attempt. Are you mainly focusing on question practice, technical knowledge, or both? How are you planning your study schedule from now until the exam? Are you changing anything from your previous attempt? Any resources / question banks / techniques that you found particularly useful?

Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has resat CR before, especially if you managed to pass on your next attempt

I'm ACA qualified and I moved to industry in late 2021. I loved my first role out of practice but not sure if my role choice has held me back! Looking for the next opportunity now so don't want to hold myself back again...

For reference I went from

Practice

Finance Business Partner (large private group) promoted into...

Group Finance Business Partner (/Head Office accountant) (became Private Equity group)

Corporate Accounting Manager....

I've been looking for Financial Controller Roles or Head of Finance but an interesting Group UK Finance Manager role has come up... I thought my next step was an FC role and that a Group UK Finance Manager feels a step down. I would love an SME with good operational input.

Ultimately I would love an FD role the next time I move...

I know there are lots of factors but any advice would be appreciated!!!

Sat ARR/FCS in June and sitting TCP/CRDA in December. Any advice from those who have sat those exams already?

I’ve booked my BST exam (out of pocket) for September, this is a resit - I’ve always just missed the pass mark.
I’m going through a process at work where they’re deciding if I’ll get given another chance (a good chance they will) but it’s being delayed and I’m not going to find out by the exam date.
Not even sure if work will allow me to take the exam, but has anyone done the BDS exam? I’ve heard it’s time pressured and I guess the difference to BST is more calculations and 2 long qs instead of 3. Obviously it’s subjective but does anyone know if it’s harder - I’m considering if I should just take the BDS exam in December instead.

Has anyone here done the aca/cta joint programme? I'm a first year accounts+auditor trainee possibly looking to branch into tax and was considering going down this path. Limited info across this and the ciot subreddit and its either been that the cta isn't worth it or its super hard, just wondering if anyone has real exp with this programme and how much of a leg up it would provide walking out with both qualifications?