Approved Employer programme

Help with your ACCA Approved Employer application

Advice and resources to help you prepare for and complete your application to become an ACCA Approved Employer.

Upcoming system downtime

On 29 April 2026, we're introducing a redesigned MyACCA portal for you to manage your ACCA account. In the lead up, there'll be some system downtime.

You can apply for our Approved Employer programme until 4 March 2026, or after the launch of the new MyACCA portal.

Find out more about the planned downtime and what it means for you.

Learn about the deadlines and dates

Access support for your Approved Employer application

Types of employer approval

Learn about the different types of approval available and their scope.

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Information we need about your organisation

Learn about the supporting information to provide about your organisation

Access guidance

Assessment and evidence

Best-practice statements and the types of evidence needed for each stream.

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Practical Experience Supervisors

Learn about the role of the Practical Experience Supervisor; and how they support your ACCA trainees.

Learn about supervisors

Performance Objective exemption eligibility

Did you know that Approved Employers Trainee Development stream at Gold or Platinum level can get a Performance Objective exemption for their ACCA trainees?

Exemption for Performance Objectives

After you've applied

Find out what happens after you submit your application; and use our tool to check your progress.

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Ready to get started?

If you've decided on your stream(s); have your information and documentation: it's time to begin your application

Apply now