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Exam systems status

Updated: 21 November 2024, 10:30 UK-time

This page displays the alerts, issues and updates which affect ACA and ICAEW CFAB students. Anything currently active will appear in the In Progress section, and anything no longer active will be moved to Resolved. Please make sure to keep checking this page for any ACA or ICAEW CFAB updates.

In progress

These are active alerts and updates. Should there be any unforeseen issues please be rest assured, we are working hard to resolve them.

21 November

Online practice software downtime

The online practice software will be down for planned maintenance on Friday 13 December from 03:30 - 09:30 (UK-time). We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

December exams - spellcheck

We have been informed by our suppliers of an issue with the spellcheck function within the exam software. To ensure the best user experience this function has been removed for upcoming December Professional Level and Level 4 exams. You will not be penalised for errors in spelling and grammar.

11 November

Message from Alan Vallance, ICAEW Chief Executive

We are deeply sorry for any offence caused by the insensitive wording used in one question within the ACA Corporate Reporting exam on Monday 4 November. 

Resolved

These alerts, issues and updates are no longer active and have been resolved.