ACA dates and deadlines
ACA Professional and Advanced Level exam dates, results dates and exam booking deadlines.
Visit the Level 4 Accounting Technician page or Level 7 Accountancy Professional page for key dates and deadlines.
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ACA dates and deadlines
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. Make sure you know the date exam bookings open and close. All the dates you need for 2023 are also included in this year’s ACA planner. Find the updated 2024 ACA planner.
We cannot accept late bookings or changes to an exam application after the booking deadline and any errors or omissions cannot be corrected after the booking deadline.
Professional Level
2023
| Session open date | Session closing date | Date of exam | Results released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 23 January, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 03 February, 17:00 (UK-time) | 13, 14, 15 March | Friday 21 April |
| Monday 24 April, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 28 April, 17:00 (UK-time) | 05, 06, 07 June | Friday 14 July |
| Thursday 20 July, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 28 July, 17:00 (UK-time) | 04, 05, 06 September | Friday 13 October |
| Monday 16 October, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 27 October, 17:00 (UK-time) | 04, 05, 06 December | Friday 19 January 2024 |
2024
| Session open date | Session closing date | Date of exam | Results released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 22 January, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 02 February, 17:00 (UK-time) | 11, 12, 13 March | Thursday 18 April |
| Monday 22 April, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 03 May, 17:00 (UK-time) | 10, 11, 12 June | Thursday 18 July |
| Thursday 25 July, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 02 August, 17:00 (UK-time) | 09, 10, 11 September | Thursday 17 October |
| Monday 21 October, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 01 November, 17:00 (UK-time) | 09, 10, 11 December | Thursday 23 January 2025 |
March1, June, September and December exam sessions
| 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 |
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| 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.
Advanced Level
2023
| Session open date | Session closing date | Date of exam | Results released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 22 May, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 02 June, 17:00 (UK-time) | 17, 18, 19 July | Friday 25 August |
| Monday 11 September, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 22 September, 17:00 (UK-time) | 06, 07, 08 November | Friday 15 December |
2023 Advance information
| Session | Exam | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| July | Case Study | Tuesday 30 May |
| July | Corporate Reporting | Tuesday 30 May |
| November | Case Study | Tuesday 19 September |
| November | Corporate Reporting | Monday 18 September |
2024
| Session open date | Session closing date | Date of exam | Results released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 20 May, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 31 May, 17:00 (UK-time) | 22, 23, 24 July | Thursday 29 August |
| Monday 16 September, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 27 September, 17:00 (UK-time) | 04, 05, 06 November | Thursday 12 December |
2024 Advance information
| Session | Exam | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| July | Case Study | Tuesday 28 May |
| July | Corporate Reporting | Tuesday 28 May |
| November | Corporate Reporting | Monday 09 September |
| November | Case Study | Tuesday 10 September |
July and November exam sessions
| Monday | AM | Corporate Reporting |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | AM | Strategic Business Management |
| Wednesday |
AM | Case Study |
Please note: ICAEW reserves the right to vary examination dates, deadlines and times. Timetables for exams held outside the UK will vary, please check your admission details for confirmation.