ACA dates and deadlines
ACA Professional and Advanced Level exam dates, results dates and exam booking deadlines.
Visit the Level 4 Accounting Technician page or Level 7 Accountancy Professional page for key dates and deadlines.
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ACA dates and deadlines
You only have a limited time to book your place as exams are booked on a first come, first-served basis – so it is essential that you plan ahead. Make sure you know the date exam bookings open and close. All the dates you need for 2024 are also included in this year's ACA planner.
We cannot accept late bookings or changes to an exam application after the booking deadline and any errors or omissions cannot be corrected after the booking deadline.
Professional Level
2024 key dates
| Session open date | Session closing date | Date of exam | Results released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 22 January, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 02 February, 17:00 (UK-time) | 11, 12, 13 March | Thursday 18 April |
| Monday 22 April, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 03 May, 17:00 (UK-time) | 10, 11, 12 June | Thursday 18 July |
| Thursday 25 July, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 02 August, 17:00 (UK-time) | 9, 10, 11 September | Thursday 17 October |
| Monday 21 October, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 01 November, 17:00 (UK-time) | 9, 10, 11 December | Thursday 23 January 2025 |
2025 key dates
| Session open date | Session closing date | Date of exam | Results released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 27 January, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 31 January, 17:00 (UK-time) | 10, 11, 12 March | Thursday 17 April |
| Tuesday 22 April, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 2 May, 17:00 (UK-time) | 9, 10, 11 June | Thursday 17 July |
| Thursday 24 July, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 1 August, 17:00 (UK-time) | 8, 9, 10 September | Thursday 16 October |
| Monday 20 October, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 31 October, 17:00 (UK-time) | 8, 9, 10 December | Thursday 22 January 2026 |
March1, June, September and December exam sessions
| Monday | AM | Audit and Assurance; |
|---|---|---|
| PM | Financial Accounting and Reporting – IFRS2 Financial Accounting and Reporting – UK GAAP2 |
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| Tuesday |
AM | Tax Compliance |
| PM |
Business Planning: Banking3– Not available in March Business Planning: Insurance3– Not available in March Business Planning: Taxation3 |
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| Wednesday |
AM | Business Strategy and Technology |
| PM | Financial Management |
1 March: A limited number of exam venues open during the March session.
2 Financial Accounting and Reporting: You are required to sit and pass one of these exams. Please ensure that you apply for the correct exam.
3 Business Planning: you are required to sit and pass one of these exams, either the banking, insurance or taxation version. Please ensure that you apply for the correct exam.
Advanced Level
2024 key dates
| Session open date | Session closing date | Date of exam | Results released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 20 May, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 31 May, 17:00 (UK-time) | 22, 23, 24 July | Thursday 29 August |
| Monday 16 September, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 27 September, 17:00 (UK-time) | 4, 5, 6 November | Thursday 12 December |
2024 advance information
| Session | Exam | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| July | Case Study | Tuesday 28 May |
| July | Corporate Reporting | Tuesday 28 May |
| November | Corporate Reporting | Monday 9 September |
| November | Case Study | Tuesday 10 September |
2025 key dates
| Session open date | Session closing date | Date of exam | Results released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 19 May, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 30 May, 17:00 (UK-time) | 21, 22, 23 July | Thursday 28 August |
| Monday 15 September, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 26 September, 17:00 (UK-time) | 3, 4, 5 November | Thursday 11 December |
2025 advance information
| Session | Exam | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| July | Case Study | Tuesday 27 May |
| July | Corporate Reporting | Tuesday 27 May |
| November | Corporate Reporting | Monday 8 September |
| November | Case Study | Monday 8 September |
July and November exam sessions
| Monday | AM | Corporate Reporting |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | AM | Strategic Business Management |
| Wednesday |
AM | Case Study |
Please note: ICAEW reserves the right to vary examination dates, deadlines and times. Timetables for exams held outside the UK will vary, please check your admission details for confirmation.