What exemptions are available for the ACCA exams?

What are ACCA exemptions?

ACCA exemptions allow you to skip certain exams in the ACCA qualification based
on your prior learning and qualifications. This can accelerate your path to ACCA
membership by not having to retake exams for subjects you’ve already studied in
sufficient depth.

Am I eligible for ACCA exemptions?

Eligibility for ACCA exemptions depends on your existing qualifications. Exemptions
are typically available for:

• Foundation Level Qualifications
• Applied Knowledge Exams: Business and Technology (BT),
  Management Accounting (MA), Financial Accounting (FA)

• Applied Skills Exams: Performance Management (PM), Taxation (TX),
  Financial Reporting (FR), Audit and Assurance (AA), Financial Management (FM),
  Corporate and Business Law (LW)

However, there are no exemptions for the Strategic Professional exams .

How do I apply for ACCA exemptions?

To apply for exemptions, you need to:

1. Use the Exemptions Calculator: This tool helps determine which
   exemptions you may be eligible for based on your qualifications. You can access it
   on the ACCA website.
2. Submit Required Documentation: Provide copies of your educational
   certificates and transcripts. These documents must be in English or accompanied by
   a sworn English translation.
3. Pay the Exemption Fees: Fees are charged per exemption and vary
   depending on the level and country. For example, in the UK, fees are £76 for Applied
   Knowledge papers and £103 for Applied Skills papers .

Should I claim my ACCA exemptions?

Claiming exemptions can save you time and money by allowing you to start at a
more advanced level. However, it’s important to consider whether skipping
foundational exams might leave gaps in your knowledge that could impact your
performance in higher-level exams. Some students find that taking all the exams,
even those for which they could claim exemptions, better prepares them for the
rigors of the Strategic Professional level .

What if my qualification is not listed on the Exemptions Calculator?

If your qualification is not listed, it may not have been assessed by ACCA or may not
meet their criteria for national qualifications. In such cases, you can contact ACCA
directly for further guidance. They might require additional documentation or suggest
alternative pathways .

For more detailed information and to access the Exemptions Calculator, visit the
ACCA Global Exemptions Page

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