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
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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.
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2026 Fundamental Case Study advance information
Session 2026 March Tuesday 13 January June Tuesday 14 April September Tuesday 14 July December Tuesday 13 October
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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: Taxation3PM Assurance, Risk and Reporting
Financial Accounting and Reporting – IFRS2
Financial Accounting and Reporting – UK GAAP2Tuesday 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.
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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
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2027 Professional Level key dates and deadlines
Dates and deadlines for the 2027 Professional Level exam sessions:
Session open date Session closing date Date of exam Results released Monday 25 January, 10:00 (UK-time)
Friday 29 January, 17:00 (UK-time)
8, 9, 10 March
Thursday 15 April Monday 19 April,10:00 (UK-time)
Friday 30 April, 17:00 (UK-time)
7, 8, 9 June
Thursday 15 July
Thursday 22 July, 10:00 (UK-time)
Friday 30 July, 17:00 (UK-time)
6, 7, 8 September
Thursday 14 October
Monday 18 October, 10:00 (UK-time)
Friday 29 October, 17:00 (UK-time)
6, 7, 8 December
Thursday 20 January 2028
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2027 Professional Level exam sessions: March, June, September and December
Exam timetables for the Professional Level exam sessions held in March, June, September and December 2027. 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 Planning PM Tax Compliance and Planning Wednesday AM Business and Digital Strategy PM Corporate Financial Strategy
ACA Advanced Level
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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
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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
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2027 Advanced Level key dates and deadlines
Dates and deadlines for the 2027 Advanced Level exam sessions:
Session open date Session closing date Date of exam Results released Monday 17 May, 10:00 (UK-time) Friday 28 May, 17:00 (UK-time) 19, 20, 21 July Thursday 26 August Monday 13 September, 10:00 (UK-time) Friday 24 September, 17:00 (UK-time) 1, 2, 3 November Thursday 9 December
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2027 Advanced Level exam session: July
Exam timetables for the Advanced Level exam sessions held in July 2027. Timetables for exams held outside the UK will vary. Please check your admission details for confirmation.
Monday AM
Corporate Reporting
AM Technical Case Study Tuesday AM Strategic Case Study
Wednesday AM Strategic Business Management
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2027 Advanced Level exam session: November
Exam timetables for the Advanced Level exam sessions held in November 2027. Timetables for exams held outside the UK will vary. Please check your admission details for confirmation.
Monday AM
Technical Case Study
Tuesday AM Strategic Case Study
Wednesday AM Strategic Business Management
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.
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Exam system status
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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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