1-to-1 CB1 tutoring.
Focused support with CB1 knowledge, written-answer technique and planning an efficient approach to revision. With a broad syllabus and lots of material to learn, the aim is to understand what matters and turn that knowledge into marks.
Support across the parts of CB1 that matter in the exam.
Do not spend the whole revision period rereading the course.
CB1 is broad, which makes passive revision tempting. But knowing the material and being able to produce a relevant answer under time pressure are different skills. We can identify weak areas, simplify difficult concepts and spend more time actively producing answers and applying the material.
This can be useful if you are...
- sitting CB1 for the first time
- resitting and wanting a more focused plan
- finding accounting or financial statements unfamiliar
- knowing the notes but struggling with written answers
- unsure what to prioritise across a broad syllabus
Not sure where you fit? Email me at hello@actuarialexamtutor.co.uk and tell me where you are with the exam.
Free CB1 revision planner.
Choose 4 to 16 revision weeks, enter how many study hours you have already completed and use the IFoA 150-hour recommendation as a simple benchmark. The plan pushes you towards active recall and written-answer practice rather than endless rereading.
- 4 to 16 week plan
- 150-hour IFoA study benchmark
- enter hours already completed
- see the average weekly pace to the benchmark
- active recall and written-answer practice
The IFoA recommends 150 study hours for CB1 overall. This is a full-subject recommendation rather than a final-revision quota. Official IFoA source.
Recent exam experience, now working as a qualified actuary.
I passed every IFoA exam first time and now tutor CB1 alongside my work as a qualified actuary and actuarial manager.
CB1 was one of my strongest exams. I keep the exact marks on the About page because I would rather the tutoring be judged on whether it is useful to you.
What a session can look like
- you send topics or questions beforehand
- we meet on Microsoft Teams with screen sharing
- we spend the time on the areas you actually need
- you leave with a clearer next step for your own revision
CB1 tutoring questions.
Can you help with written-answer technique?
Yes. We can work on interpreting the question, structuring answers, producing enough relevant points and using the time efficiently.
Can I send topics or questions before the session?
Yes. Sending them beforehand helps me tailor the session to the parts of CB1 you want to work on.
Can you help if I am resitting CB1?
Yes. A resit is a good opportunity to move away from broad rereading and target the topics and exam skills that actually cost marks.
Do I need regular weekly tutoring?
No. You can use a single session for a particular area or book further sessions only if they are useful.
Not sure whether CB1 tutoring would help?
Tell me what you are currently struggling with and we can work out whether a tutoring session would be useful.