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Exam dates, results dates, exam booking deadlines and exam session timetables for the ACA Professional and Advanced Level exams.
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Make sure you are aware of all the dates and deadlines related to ACA training. You only have a limited time to book your place as exams are booked on a first come, first-served basis – so it is essential that you plan ahead.

Important notice: Dual running of ACA exams 2025-2027

Between 2025 and 2027, two sets of ACA exams will be running in parallel and some students may be subject to transitional arrangements. Please take care to ensure you are booking the correct exam.

We cannot accept late bookings or changes to an exam application after the booking deadline. This includes correcting any errors or omissions. 

ICAEW reserves the right to vary examination dates, deadlines and times.

ACA Professional Level

  • 2025 Professional Level key dates and deadlines

    Dates and deadlines for the 2025 Professional Level exam sessions:

    Session open date Session closing date Date of exam  Results released
    Monday 27 January, 10:00 (UK-time) Friday 31 January, 17:00 (UK-time) 10, 11, 12 March Thursday 17 April
    Tuesday 22 April, 10:00 (UK-time) Friday 2 May, 17:00 (UK-time) 9, 10, 11 June Thursday 17 July
    Thursday 24 July, 10:00 (UK-time) Friday 1 August, 17:00 (UK-time) 8, 9, 10 September Thursday 16 October
    Monday 20 October, 10:00 (UK-time) Friday 31 October, 17:00 (UK-time) 8, 9, 10 December Thursday 22 January 2026
     
  • 2025 Professional Level exam sessions: March, June, September and December

    Exam timetables for the Professional Level exam sessions held in March1, June, September and December 2025. Timetables for exams held outside the UK will vary. Please check your admission details for confirmation.

    Monday AM        Audit and Assurance
    PM Financial Accounting and Reporting – IFRS2
    Financial Accounting and Reporting – UK GAAP2
    Tuesday AM Tax Compliance
    PM Business Planning: Banking3– Not available in March
    Business Planning: Insurance3– Not available in March
    Business Planning: Taxation3
    Wednesday    AM Business Strategy and Technology
    PM Financial Management

    1) March: A limited number of exam venues open during the March session.

    2) Financial Accounting and Reporting: You are required to sit and pass one of these exams. Please ensure that you apply for the correct exam.

    3) Business Planning: you are required to sit and pass one of these exams, either the banking, insurance or taxation version. Please ensure that you apply for the correct exam.

  • 2026 Professional Level key dates and deadlines

    Dates and deadlines for the 2026 Professional Level exam sessions:

    Session open date Session closing date Date of exam Results released
    Monday 26 January, 10:00 (UK-time)
    		 Friday 30 January, 17:00 (UK-time)
    		 9, 10, 11 March
    		 Thursday 16 April*
    Monday 20 April, 10:00 (UK-time)
    		 Friday 1 May, 17:00 (UK-time)
    		 8, 9, 10 June
    		 Thursday 16 July
    Thursday 23 July, 10:00 (UK-time)
    		 Friday 31 July, 17:00 (UK-time)
    		 7, 8, 9 September
    		 Thursday 15 October
    Monday 19 October, 10:00 (UK-time)
    		 Friday 30 October, 17:00 (UK-time)
    		 7, 8, 9 December
    		 Thursday 21 January 2027

    *note: March distribution date may be subject to change.

  • 2026 Professional Level exam sessions: March, June and September

    Exam timetables for the Professional Level exam sessions held in March1, June and September 2026. Timetables for exams held outside the UK will vary. Please check your admission details for confirmation.

     Monday

     AM              

    Fundamental Case Study

    Business Planning: Banking3 - Not available in March
    Business Planning: Insurance3 - Not available in March
    Business Planning: Taxation3
     PM

    Assurance, Risk and Reporting

    Financial Accounting and Reporting – IFRS2
    Financial Accounting and Reporting – UK GAAP2
     Tuesday  AM

    Corporate Reporting, Data and Assurance

    Audit and Assurance
     PM

    Tax Compliance and Planning

    Tax Compliance
     Wednesday  AM

    Business and Digital Strategy

    Business Strategy and Technology
     PM

    Corporate Financial Strategy

    Financial Management

    1) March: A limited number of exam venues open during the March session.

    2) Financial Accounting and Reporting: You are required to sit and pass one of these exams. Please ensure that you apply for the correct exam.

    3) Business Planning: you are required to sit and pass one of these exams, either the banking, insurance or taxation version. Please ensure that you apply for the correct exam.
  • 2026 Professional Level exam sessions: December

    Exam timetables for the Professional Level exam sessions held in December 2026. Timetables for exams held outside the UK will vary. Please check your admission details for confirmation.

     Monday

     AM     

    		 Fundamental Case Study
     PM Assurance Risk and Reporting
     Tuesday  AM Corporate Reporting, Data and Assurance
     PM Tax Compliance and Planning
     Wednesday    AM Business and Digital Strategy
     PM Corporate Financial Strategy

ACA Advanced Level

  • 2025 Advanced Level key dates and deadlines

    Dates and deadlines for the 2025 Advanced Level exam sessions:

    Session open date

    		 Session closing date Date of exam  Results released
    Monday 19 May, 10:00 (UK-time) Friday 30 May, 17:00 (UK-time) 21, 22, 23 July Thursday 28 August
    Monday 15 September, 10:00 (UK-time) Friday 26 September, 17:00 (UK-time) 3, 4, 5 November Thursday 11 December

     

    2025 Advance information

    Advance information release dates for the 2025 Advanced Level exams:

    Session Exam Release date
    July Case Study Tuesday 27 May
    July Corporate Reporting Tuesday 27 May
     November Corporate Reporting Monday 8 September
     November Case Study Monday 8 September
  • 2026 Advanced Level key dates and deadlines

    Dates and deadlines for the 2026 Advanced Level exam sessions:

    Session open date Session closing date Date of exam  Results released
    Monday 18 May, 10:00 (UK-time) Friday 29 May, 17:00 (UK-time) 20, 21, 22 July Thursday 27 August
    Monday 14 September, 10:00 (UK-time) Friday 25 September, 17:00 (UK-time) 2, 3, 4 November Thursday 10 December

     

    2026 Advance information

    Advance information release dates for the 2026 Advanced Level exams:

    Session Exam Release date
    July Case Study Tuesday 26 May
    July Corporate Reporting Tuesday 26 May
     November Corporate Reporting Monday 7 September
     November Case Study Monday 7 September
  • 2025 and 2026 Advanced Level exam sessions: July and November

    Exam timetables for the Advanced Level exam sessions held in July and November 2026. Timetables for exams held outside the UK will vary. Please check your admission details for confirmation.

    Monday AM Corporate Reporting
    Tuesday AM Strategic Business Management
     Wednesday AM Case Study

Apprenticeship key dates and deadlines

If you are studying the ACA as part of an apprenticeship programme, there are additional assessments you’ll need to complete.

Exam system status

Exam system status

Remember to frequently check our dedicated exam system status page for all the latest exam updates which may affect you.

Transitional arrangements

We are currently refreshing our qualifications. Please make sure you refer to the transitional arrangements so that you can plan your studies effectively.

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