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The ACCA exam dates are crucial for anyone aiming to earn their ACCA qualification. Proper planning around these dates can significantly impact your preparation and exam performance, whether it's your first exam or your final one. Understanding the ACCA exam schedule is essential for effective planning.
The ACCA exam timetable provides flexibility, allowing students to take exams at different points throughout the year. Typically, ACCA exams are held four times a year, in March, June, September, and December. Students need to be aware of specific exam dates and registration deadlines to ensure they are prepared.
ACCA exams are held four times a year, with sessions in March, June, September, and December. The specific exam dates for each session are listed below.
The following table outlines the ACCA exam schedule for June 2026, covering all exam papers from 2nd to 6th June. Check the dates and corresponding subjects for each day.
| Date | Day | Exams |
|---|---|---|
| 1 June 2026 | Monday | Audit and Assurance (AA)Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA) |
| 2 June 2026 | Tuesday | Taxation (TX)Strategic Business Leader (SBL) |
| 3 June 2026 | Wednesday | Performance Management (PM)Advanced Performance Management (APM)Advanced Taxation (ATX) |
| 4 June 2026 | Thursday | Financial Reporting (FR)Strategic Business Reporting (SBR) |
| 5 June 2026 | Friday | Financial Management (FM)Corporate and Business Law (LW)Advanced Financial Management (AFM) |
The following table outlines the ACCA exam schedule for September 2026, covering all exam papers from 1st to 5th September. Check the dates and corresponding subjects for each day.
| Date | Day | Exams |
|---|---|---|
| 7 September 2026 | Monday | Audit and Assurance (AA)Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA) |
| 8 September 2026 | Tuesday | Taxation (TX)Strategic Business Leader (SBL) |
| 9 September 2026 | Wednesday | Performance Management (PM)Advanced Performance Management (APM)Advanced Taxation (ATX) |
| 10 September 2026 | Thursday | Financial Reporting (FR)Strategic Business Reporting (SBR) |
| 11 September 2026 | Friday | Financial Management (FM)Corporate and Business Law (LW)Advanced Financial Management (AFM) |
These exams are conducted alongside the main session and are relevant for beginners and specialised certifications.
| Date | Day | Exams |
|---|---|---|
| 1 June 2026 | Monday | Foundations in Taxation (FTX)Technician Role Simulation (TRS) |
| 2 June 2026 | Tuesday | Foundations in Financial Management (FFM) |
| 3 June 2026 | Wednesday | Foundations in Audit (FAU) |
The following are the important dates for the ACCA 2026 exam sessions. Be sure to note the deadlines, exam dates, and key events to stay on top of registration and ensure smooth preparation for both the June and September sessions.
| Event | June 2026 Session | September 2026 Session |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Entry Opening Date | 3 February 2026 | 5 May 2026 |
| Standard Exam Entry Deadline | 16 April 2026 | 27 July 2026 |
| Late Exam Entry Deadline | No late entry available | 3 August 2026 |
| Amend Existing Exam Entry | 16 April 2026 | 27 July 2026 |
| Requests for Additional Support | 16 April 2026 | 27 July 2026 |
| Exam Attendance Dockets Available | Week commencing 18 May 2026 | ~3 weeks after standard deadline |
| Mandatory System Test (Remote Exams) | From 24 May 2026 onwards | From 30 August 2026 onwards |
| Exam Dates | 1–5 June 2026 | 7–11 September 2026 |
| Centre Complaints Closing Date | 9 June 2026 | 15 September 2026 |
| Mitigating Circumstances Closing | 16 June 2026 | 22 September 2026 |
| Exam Cancellations Deadline | 17 June 2026 | 23 September 2026 |
| Exam Results Released | 13 July 2026 | 19 October 2026 |