Credential type: professional designation earned by examination · verified on the issuer's site September 20, 2026 issuer page
Scheduled retirement
AA retires on June 30, 2027
ACCA retires AA/F8 on 2027-06-30. E3 is the named replacement path.
Prepare for E3: current path
Exam Domains
1 Audit frameworkWeight not published
2 Professional ethicsWeight not published
3 PlanningWeight not published
4 EvidenceWeight not published
5 ReportingWeight not published
Exam Details
Question TypesObjective Test Questions (OTQ), Constructed Response
FormatLinear
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsValid government-issued photo ID required. Name on ID must match ACCA registration exactly.
RenewalRequired -- Passed exams do not expire. Once qualified, ACCA members must complete 40 CPD hours per year (21 verifiable hours minimum). Annual membership subscription required to maintain active ACCA status.
Retake PolicyMaximum 4 attempts per exam in total for Applied Knowledge CBEs (on-demand). Applied Skills and Strategic Professional: 4 exam sessions per year (March, June, September, December). Full exam fee required for each retake.