ACCA Exam Dates: Upcoming Sittings and Booking Deadlines

Hey there, current and prospective ACCA students!

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Let's face it: the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) qualification is tough. And the last thing you need is the additional stress of having to scramble around, looking for exam dates and deadlines on different web pages. That's why VIVA has compiled this handy free guide to help you plan your study more effectively, gathering all upcoming ACCA exam dates in one place.

ACCA has exam entry deadlines throughout the year and students must declare their intention to sit exams by the date provided.

Below you will find all the information you need in a clear and easy to understand way.

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1. How are ACCA exams structured?

ACCA exam sessions run four times a year to give students flexibility (March, June, September, and December)

There are three levels of ACCA exams that a student is required to pass to receive the qualification.

• Applied knowledge (Introductory level)
• Applied Skill (Building on existing knowledge)
• Strategic Professional (Chartered level)

2. ACCA exam registration process

To sit for an ACCA exam, you will apply for membership with ACCA Global. This can be done online here .

Once completed, you will receive an ACCA registration ID. You cannot sit for an exam without this ID. You will also receive access to the student portal, where you can manage the requirements of the ACCA exams.

- Registration and Exam Fees

One-time fee upon registration: £89

Re-registration: £89

Annual subscription fee: £134 (payable each year in January)

3. ACCA Exam Dates September 2026

• Exam week: Monday 7 to Friday 11 September 2026
• Standard exam entry deadline: 27 July 2026
• Late exam entry deadline: 3 August 2026
• Exam results released: 19 October 2026

Each paper sits on a fixed day within the exam week. Check your exact paper day on the official ACCA exam timetable when booking.

4. ACCA Exam Dates December 2026

• Exam week: Monday 7 to Friday 11 December 2026
• Standard exam entry deadline: 27 October 2026
• Exam results released: 11 January 2027

The late entry deadline for December 2026 had not been confirmed by ACCA at the time of writing - it normally falls about a week after the standard deadline. Confirm on the ACCA important dates page .

5. Looking ahead: 2027 sessions

March and June 2027 dates will be confirmed by ACCA closer to the sessions. Sessions always run four times a year (March, June, September, December), with standard entry closing roughly six weeks before the exam week - so you can pencil in your study plan with confidence even before exact dates land.

6. ACCA Exam Dockets

Once registration is confirmed, an examination docket will be issued with exam times. ACCA Global issues this docket and advises that students arrive at the venue 30 minutes before the start of the exam

7. Frequently asked questions about ACCA exams

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- Can I change my exam date?

You can postpone your exam before the standard ACCA exam entry date. However, you may forfeit the exam fee. Exams cannot be canceled unless a student is ill or has been hindered from writing due to an emergency. An application will be made to the ACCA board in writing for consideration.

- How do standard entry fees and late entry fees differ?

The main difference is in the cost. ACCA exams are expensive due to the prestige of the qualification. However, late entry fees can be doubled. It is better to avoid a late entry unless you have an unavoidable reason for doing so.

8. ACCA Exam Day tips

• Arrive at the exam venue 30-45 minutes before the exam. It will be tempting to cram in some information before the exam - but steer clear of this.
• When you arrive at the exam, don't listen to what other students are saying about the exam. Just get settled and ready to write.
• Breathe deeply and don't panic - writing an exam is stressful but not the worst thing that can happen!

Further Reading: How to Pass ACCA Exams First Time

Conclusion

The best advice for anyone studying is: Don't leave everything to the last minute. This may seem like common sense, but you would be surprised how seldom this advice is followed.

These dates will get you ahead of the game for 2026, and if you start today, you'll be breezing through those exams in no time!

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