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Strategic Professional student guidance

Continue your progress and don’t delay your journey to ACCA membership. There’s no need to wait – regardless of where you are on your qualification journey, you’ll benefit from the changes we’re making. Our syllabus is regularly updated to ensure the skills you gain are relevant, forward-thinking, and give you the edge to succeed today and in the future.

Changes to Options exams

In the redesigned ACCA Qualification at Strategic Professional level, students will need to complete one Options exam, instead of the current two. Whether it’s one or two, completing any of our Options exams will benefit you. Each exam provides valuable learning and deepens your technical expertise. All of which will support your current and future career progression. 

Continuing your progression to membership ahead of the changes will support your continuous development and demonstrate a strong commitment to your professional growth – an essential value for any future ACCA member.

Get ahead

Complete your Strategic Professional exams and unlock the full benefits of ACCA membership.

ACCA membership increases your earning potential and unlocks opportunities with top global employers across every sector, worldwide. Why delay?

Did you know?

You must complete the Strategic Professional level exams within seven years of passing your first Strategic Professional exam

This is our guarantee to employers that all newly qualified ACCA members have relevant knowledge to support their organisations.

What if I haven’t completed the exams by September 2027?

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You’ll get full credit for everything you’ve achieved so far, and you won’t need to repeat any equivalent parts of the redesigned qualification you’ve already completed.

Our Transition Tool makes it easy to see how your progress maps onto the new structure. Just enter your expected exam and module passes, and it will show exactly what this means for you.

Top tips for Strategic Professional level students

Aim to progress steadily through your exams. Students who continue their momentum can not only reach ACCA membership sooner, but also demonstrate focus, commitment, and a strong work ethic – qualities valued by employers worldwide.

Book your next exam

Our helpful transition tool shows how your current progress fits with the redesigned qualification. It highlights the credit you’ll receive for completed exams and modules, identifies what’s still required, and helps you plan the most efficient path to ACCA membership – keeping your studies on track and saving you time.

Use the transition tool

Every exam you complete strengthens your technical expertise, critical thinking, and professional skills – essential for excelling in current roles and opening doors to new opportunities across the global accountancy profession.

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Make the most of ACCA study resources, online tools, peer networks, and tutors. Regularly reviewing your progress and seeking guidance when needed will help you stay on track and overcome challenges efficiently.

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Moving through your exams at a steady pace accelerates your path to ACCA membership – and it also sends a clear signal to employers about your dedication, capability, and readiness to take on greater responsibilities in your career.

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Ready to accelerate towards ACCA membership?

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