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How to apply

The quickest and easiest way is to apply online - it should take you no more than 10 minutes to complete. Applying online also allows you to upload all your supporting documents. This means your application will be processed much quicker and you will know at which level you can start your studies shortly after submitting your application.

You can also save a part-completed application and return to complete it at a later date.

Before you start, check that you have read the relevant information on exams, dates and fees, and study options.

Your supporting documents

In order to complete the application you will need to provide the following:

• proof of any qualifications

• proof of identity

• passport-style photograph.

If you choose to apply online and upload your documents, you will need to complete your application by making your payment by credit/debit card.

Please note that each document file size must not exceed 2 MB. A maximum of 20 files may be uploaded. Permitted file types include:

• Plain text files (TXT format)

• Microsoft Word (DOC format)

• Microsoft Excel (XLS format)

• Images (in BMP, GIF, JPEG or TIFF format)

• Adobe PDF.

If you choose to apply online and post your documents, then you may complete your application by using any of the following methods of payment:

• credit/debit card

• cheque

• banker's draft

• postal order.

Find your saved application

You can save your part-completed application at any time and return to it later. To return to a saved application you will need to enter your ACCA reference number. This will have been emailed to you when you saved your application.

Joint Examination Schemes

It may be possible for you to satisfy criteria for ACCA exams and a national accountancy body in your country simultaneously. Find out more about Joint Examination Schemes in the Related links list on the left-hand side of the page.