Here are some resources you will find useful if you are studying for the Accounting exam.
Exam overview
The Accounting exam has 25 questions. 24 questions (60% of the overall marks) are presented in the form of multiple-choice, multi-part multiple choice or multiple-response, and one is a scenario-based question (40% of the overall marks). For the scenario-based question, you will be asked to prepare single company financial statements; either a statement of profit or loss and statement of financial position or a statement of cash flows, using a pro-forma template.
Exam preparation
Syllabus
Errata sheet
Sample assessments
To help you prepare for the Accounting exam, two sample assessments are available. They give you the opportunity to practice the Accounting exam. Each sample contains a case study-style question and 24 short form questions.
Student Insights
Exam study support
| Introduction to the Accounting exam webinar | This webinar acts as an introduction to the Accounting exam, containing example questions, common mistakes and exam preparation tips. |
| Introduction to the Accounting exam | In this guide we will introduce you to the Accounting exam. We will cover what to expect when sitting the exam, what to look out for and preparing for the exam. |
| Retaking the Accounting exam | In this guide we will cover how to prepare to retake the Accounting exam including reviewing what went wrong and how to prepare to retake your exam. |
| Tips for success | In this guide we introduce some tips for success to help you master the Accounting exam. |
| Library & Information Service | We offer a range of services and resources to support chartered accountants in all aspects of their work. The Library is located at Chartered Accountants' Hall, but you don't need to visit in person to get the most from the service – we offer many resources online and are ready to answer your questions wherever you are. |
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