When can I sit each ACCA paper in 2026?

Applied Knowledge (BT, MA, FA) year-round. All other papers in all four quarterly sessions: March, June, September, December.

What are the ACCA paper entry deadlines for 2026?

Early entry closes 6-8 weeks before each exam window. Late entry closes 2-3 weeks before at 2.5-3x the standard fee.

Can I sit any ACCA paper in any session?

Yes, for 2026 all session-based papers are available in all four sessions.

How much does it cost to enter an ACCA paper?

Early/standard: ~£130 (Applied Skills), ~£188 (Strategic Professional). Late: ~£365 and ~£396 respectively.

What happens if I miss the entry deadline?

You cannot sit that session and must wait until the next quarter, losing at least 3 months.

How many ACCA papers can I sit per session?

Up to four, but most working students sit 1-2. Pass rates decline with 3+.

When do ACCA paper results come out?

Approximately 6 weeks after the exam window.

Should I sit ACCA papers in a specific order?

No mandatory order within a level, but logical sequencing helps: LW first in Applied Skills, SBL/SBR before optionals.

Exam Info

ACCA Papers Dates 2026: When You Can Actually Sit Each Paper (And When You Cannot)

You planned to sit FR in March and PM in June, then discovered the entry deadline already passed. Here is every ACCA paper matched to its 2026 exam dates, entry windows, and the scheduling traps that delay students by quarters.