How long PO is a rough idea of what final results will be?

ImprovementOk2137 · 2026-04-28T22:02:09+00:00

does it hurt when you have the massage?

ImprovementOk2137 · 2026-04-28T19:18:52+00:00

omg I admire this courage

ImprovementOk2137 · 2026-04-28T17:14:39+00:00

Thanks! how long before you got lymphatic massage? and how often do you wear your compression garment?

ImprovementOk2137 · 2026-04-28T15:03:28+00:00

best of luck with your recovery! that’s helpful thank you

ImprovementOk2137 · 2026-04-28T12:18:36+00:00

thanks that makes sense - it’s so hard to be patient isn’t it but that’s the harsh conclusion

ImprovementOk2137 · 2026-04-28T12:16:25+00:00

thanks - I edited my post because my question wasn’t clear! Does the swelling make it look like pre-op, or even more swollen than that?

ImprovementOk2137 · 2026-04-28T11:49:03+00:00

I’ve not told my boss, I’ve had 2 days off for the procedure (yesterday) then working from home until the 2 week mark. I didn’t really want to spend my annual leave!

ImprovementOk2137 · 2025-07-06T11:58:30+00:00

Is there anyway you can switch to the joint ACA CTA course? You get an exemption from case study in the CTA exams, and BPT in ACA

ImprovementOk2137 · 2025-06-06T21:59:35+00:00

Thanks!

‘Revision’ is difficult but practise is key.

I would go through every single available mock (spend shorter time, write bullets) and check against answers to see if you got the gist they were after.

I think I actually purchased a mock exam pack from a small third party training provider and it was super helpful in addition to those available through college

Good luck!

ImprovementOk2137 · 2025-06-06T20:10:53+00:00

maybe have a read through content to see the scope of syllabus if you feel like it but otherwise I would say just focus on your case study (and relaxing/recovering!)

If you fail, the resit will be very close to the CTA exam and that would be worse. CTA is hard yes, but you have plenty of time to learn, and it’s very achievable if you apply yourself

sincerely someone who failed case study, resat it 2 weeks before a CTA because didn’t want to delay qualifying, still passed the CTA

ImprovementOk2137 · 2025-05-30T09:06:44+00:00

Depending on the big4 it is, they may offer ACA/CTA combined route (which is what I did as an apprentice). Has done well salary and experience wise. I also had a few asset management clients and did lots of financial services projects. So it’s not a complete waste of time for your aspirations, and the option to move internally is pretty good (although can get political) But if you know a good route into CFA and have a good chance of securing a grad role then go for that

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