ACCA exam dates are really important for anyone looking to earn their ACCA qualification. Planning around these dates can greatly influence your preparation and performance, whether you’re tackling your first exam or your final paper. Knowing the ACCA exam schedule is key to effective planning. In this blog, we’ll highlight the essential dates, exam sessions, and deadlines you need to keep in mind throughout the year.
ACCA exam schedule
The ACCA exam timetable is designed to offer flexibility, giving students the chance to take their exams at different times throughout the year. Generally, ACCA exams are held four times a year—in March, June, September, and December. However, it's really important for students to be aware of the specific dates and registration deadlines to stay on track.
Key exam dates 2024-2025
ACCA exams take place four times a year at authorized exam centers around the world, with fixed dates for each session. All exams are computer-based (CBE).
Applied Skill Level
Here are the key exam dates for the Applied Skill papers in the upcoming sessions:
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December 2024
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March 2025
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June 2025
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September 2025
Performance Management
Taxation
Audit and Assurance
Financial Management
Financial Reporting
Professional level exam 2024-2025
Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)
Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA)
Strategic Business Leader (SBL)
Advanced Performance Management (APM)
Advanced Taxation (ATX)
Advanced Financial Management (AFM)
The BT, MA, FA, and LW exams are offered as on-demand computer-based exams (CBE), giving you the flexibility to choose when you want to take them. You can easily schedule your exam through your My ACCA account whenever you're ready.
ACCA diploma in IFRS 2024-2025
The ACCA Diploma in IFRS (DipIFR) exams are scheduled twice a year, giving you the flexibility to choose between two dates.
December 2024:
- Exam Dates: December 5 and December 6
June 2025:
- Exam Dates: June 6 and June 7
Whichever date you pick, be sure to align your study plan with the schedule to set yourself up for success in earning your Diploma in IFRS.
How to access ACCA result
ACCA exam results are a big moment for students. You can expect your results to be released at midnight UK time on the following dates:
- December 2024 Results: January 13, 2025
- March 2025 Results: April 14, 2025
- June 2025 Results: July 14, 2025
- September 2025 Results: October 13, 2025
To check your results, just log in to your My ACCA account. Plus, you can opt to receive your results via SMS or email by updating your communication preferences in your account.
Exam entry deadline:
All deadlines are at 23:59 UK time on the specified dates, so make sure to plan accordingly!
December 2024 Exam Session:
- Exam Entry Opens: August 6, 2024
- Standard Exam Entry Deadline: November 4, 2024
- Late Exam Entry Deadline: Unfortunately, there’s no late entry for this session.
March 2025 Exam Session:
- Exam Entry Opens: November 5, 2024
- Standard Exam Entry Deadline: January 27, 2025
- Late Exam Entry Deadline: Unfortunately, no late entries will be accepted for this session.
June 2025 Exam Session:
- Exam Entry Opens: January 28, 2025
- Standard Exam Entry Deadline: May 5, 2025
- Late Exam Entry Deadline: There won’t be any late entries for this session either.
Canceling or Postponing
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Before the ACCA Standard Entry Deadline:
If you need to postpone your ACCA exam booking, it’s pretty straightforward. Just log into your MyACCA account, cancel your current booking, and the exam fees will be credited back to your account.
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After the ACCA Standard Entry Deadline:
Once the standard entry deadline has passed, you won’t be able to cancel your exam booking. However, if you find yourself unable to take the exam due to illness or issues involving another student’s behavior, you can reach out to the Examining Board for a review. They’ll look at your situation on a case-by-case basis to see if a resit or refund is appropriate.
What to Do If You Miss a Deadline
If you miss an exam registration deadline, you might have to wait until the next session to sign up again. However, if you miss the actual exam date due to unexpected circumstances, ACCA does allow for exam deferral in some cases. Just make sure to reach out to them as soon as possible. To avoid these kinds of situations, it’s helpful to stay familiar with the ACCA exam cycle and deadlines.
