Advanced Performance Management (APM)

You'll apply relevant knowledge, skills and exercise professional judgement in selecting and applying strategic management accounting techniques in different business contexts and to contribute to the evaluation of the performance of an organisation and its strategic development.

APM Exam Changes 

The Advanced Performance Management exam is changing from September 2026 and includes updates in coverage and format. You can learn more in the updated examiner’s approach article and new specimen exam.

Exam resources

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Ethics and Professional Skills Module

Students who complete EPSM in advance of sitting Strategic Professional exams have a 25% better success rate. 

APM professional skills changes

From September 2022, we'll be introducing professional skills marks into the ACCA Strategic Professional Options exams.