We're delighted to hear from former students interested in returning to ACCA. If you've been removed from our student register, you can reapply through a process known as readmission.
If you are no longer a registered student, you must readmit before you can book or sit an exam.
Fees
When you readmit you'll need to pay a readmission fee together with any exemption fees that were outstanding when you left the register. You'll also need to pay an annual subscription.
Readmission fee
View our price list for details of current fees and charges.
Annual subscription fee
Annual subscription fee
As an ACCA student, you need to pay an annual subscription fee each year. If you’re returning in the same calendar year you were removed, you’ll need to pay the full subscription fee for that year, along with the readmission fee.
From June 2026, you’re returning in a different year from when you were removed, you’ll need to pay a pro-rated subscription fee for the year you return, see table below, along with the readmission fee.
Month of readmission | Percentage of full subscription fee payable |
January | 100% |
February, March, April | 75% |
May, June, July | 50% |
August, September, October | 25% |
November, December | 0% |
Matters Triggering Bye-Law 8
If you have been removed from the ACCA register due to disciplinary actions, bankruptcy, or strict liability issues, readmission will require you to complete the relevant readmission form. Your application for readmission will be reviewed by the Admission & Licensing Committee.
Bye-Law 8 outlines specific situations that could lead to disciplinary proceedings against you. These include:
- Professional misconduct
- Misconduct during exams
- Criminal convictions or breaches of ACCA regulations, including actions that could harm your reputation, the reputation of ACCA, or the wider accountancy profession.
If any of these circumstances apply to you—for instance, if you have received a criminal conviction, caution, or been disciplined by another professional or regulatory body—you must disclose this information to ACCA before readmitting. Your case may be referred to the Admission & Licensing Committee for a review as part of the readmission process.
For more help on Bye-law 8, please access the readmission article in the help and support section of your myACCA portal.
How to pay
Payment can be made online during the readmission application process, please ensure the you have a valid credit or debit card available before you begin the application.
Exams
If you're planning to sit an exam as part of the ACCA qualification in the upcoming session, please be aware that entry deadlines apply. For full details, visit our Important Dates page.
For those studying the ACCA Foundation Level qualification, exams are available on demand—either at a test centre or from home. These must be booked at least 7 days in advance of your intended exam date.
To avoid any delays that could prevent you from entering an exam, it's essential to complete your re-registration before these deadlines.
Time limits for exams
There are certain time limits put in place for students to complete their ACCA Qualification exams. Learn about time limits for completing the ACCA Qualification, and how these apply to you.
Is your employer an ACCA exchange/approved partner?
If your employer is an ACCA exchange employer or approved partner, please contact your company directly before attempting to readmit with us.
Residents of joint scheme countries
If you live in a country where ACCA works in partnership with a local accountancy body, as part of a Joint Examination Scheme and Joint Pathway Programmes then you should read the information for residents of joint scheme countries before proceeding.
Ready for readmission?
In order to complete the readmission process please access the readmission article in the help and support section of your myACCA portal.
Apply for student readmission
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Are you ready to rejoin ACCA?
We're excited to welcome you back on your journey to ACCA membership.
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Let's start by completing the online readmission application.
From the help and support page of your My ACCA portal, select the I am a student box.
And then choose readmit and reopen my account from the available list.
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Now choose the option most relevant to your request.
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Read the information on this page.
And when you're ready to apply, select the application link on screen.
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Take a moment to read the information on screen, especially if you live in a country where ACCA works in partnership with a local accountancy body as part of a joint examination scheme and joint pathway programmes.
When you're ready, select start application.
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Check your personal details are up to date, and you can change this information by raising a case with us.
You can also update your contact details and add a secondary address if needed.
Then select next to move on.
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If your employer or education provider has provided you with a registration code, select apply code and enter this into the box shown on screen.
If you don't have a code, select next to move on.
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Please answer yes or no to the following questions shown on screen.
And if you reside in a joint exam scheme country, and your local body has confirmed you are up to date with your fees, then please enter your case reference number into the box highlighted on screen.
If you do not reside in a joint exam scheme country, you can leave this blank and select next to move on.
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Take a moment to confirm how you would like to receive correspondence and communications from us.
If you'd like to receive information from third party organisations, and if you'd like to appear on our list of past finalists.
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Before submitting your application, read through our terms and conditions, and if you agree, select I accept underneath each box.
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Lastly, review the application summary.
And when you're happy, select submit.
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Please note, the price shown on screen is for illustration purposes only.
Visit our website to learn more about our readmission fees.
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When you're ready to pay for your application, select pay now.
Choose if you would like to pay by debit or credit card, or if you're making the payment by Alipay.
Enter your payment details on screen, and then select the pay button to finalise your application.
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Your application has now been submitted and we aim to give you a response within 5 days.
You can check the status of your readmission application from the applications page of your My ACCA portal.
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We look forward to welcoming you back to ACCA.
