SYLLABUS AND STRUCTURE:
LEVELS
PAPERS
EXAM STRUCTURE
EXAM FORMAT
LEVELS
Fundamentals: All papers are mandatory.
Professional: Includes mandatory Essentials and Optional papers.
PAPERS
Total Papers: 15
Required Papers: 13 (including two out of four Optional papers)
Pass Mark: 50% for all papers
EXAM STRUCTURE
Progression: Flexible, at your own pace.
Exam Cycles: Maximum of four exams per six-month cycle.
Order: Papers can be attempted from different modules at the same sitting, but modules must be taken in order. Recommended to take papers within a module in sequence.
Exam Formats: Computer-based Examination.
Take ACCA exams at your own pace! No time limit for fundamentals, 7 years for professional. Choose papers & exemptions based on your background and interests.
EXAM ENTRY
Entry Period: All year round
Sessions: Enter for one of the next two exam sessions.
Adding Exams: Until the end of the standard entry closing date (early or standard fee applies).
Removing Entries: Until the end of the standard entry closing date.
Changing Exam Center/Stream/Variant: Without charge until the end of the standard exam entry closing date.
EXAMINATION RULE
Exam Flexibility
- Fundamentals (BT-LW): Take exams on-demand, any month of the year.
- Applied Skills (PM-FM): Choose 4 exam sessions per year (March, June, September, December).
- Strategic Professional: Take CBEs Exams in 4 sessions (March, June, September, and December).
EXAM FORMAT
Computer Based Exams (CBE) Benefits
- Schedule exams anytime: No restriction to fixed exam sessions.
- Quick results: Get feedback on screen after the exam.
- Faster re-sits: Retake exams anytime, no restrictions on attempts.
CBE Requirements
- Register as an ACCA student with a valid registration card.
- Submit a passport photo, copy of ID, and proof of age.
- Allow 24-48 hours for ID verification letter processing (if needed)
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