If you're already an ACCA student and want to check if you're eligible to apply for additional exam exemptions, use this guide to prepare.
If you have part-completed a qualification, you may still be able to claim some exemptions depending on the level of the qualification and how much of the qualification you have completed.
You can submit your enquiry by email. But first you need to get your documents ready to send to us.
When you apply for exemptions, we'll need some documents from you.
These need to detail what you've studied; where you studied; and what results you achieved.
Your qualification documents must:
If you have changed your name after obtaining your qualification documentation please submit a copy of an official document for this change
As some of your documents are not in English, we need an official translated copy of them.
Documents must be translated and stamped by a licensed translator who is authorised and qualified to provide translation services.
We need copies of both the original language version and translated English documents.
If you're not already an ACCA student:
Existing ACCA students:
Remember that there's a fee for each exam that you're exempt from. You should visit our fees page to check the cost to you.
By emailing your enquiry, you're committing to applying and paying for additional exemptions.
After you have submitted your exemptions enquiry, you'll get an acknowledgement from us within 48 hours.
It will either be:
Most assessments are processed within 10 days however in some cases it can take longer as further assessment may be required by our Accreditation team. But don't worry - we'll contact you with the outcome on completion of our assessment.
Once your exemptions have been confirmed, you can view and pay for them on your myACCA account.
If you've received confirmation from us on exemptions you're eligible for, they'll be added to your myACCA account.
Once your exemptions have been awarded, you will have 30 calendar days to pay for them before they become overdue. At this time you will be unable to enter for exams until you have paid your outstanding balance.
If you want to change the way you submit your exemptions enquiry, return to the question page to start again. You can get guidance relevant to your situation if you answer the questions differently.
Alternatively, return to the Exam exemptions page.