Overview
ACCA is a global chartered accountancy qualification. Applied Knowledge exams and Corporate and Business Law are on-demand computer-based exams (CBEs) that you can sit at any time. Other exams are session CBEs held in March, June, September and December.
Who it is for
- Students starting a career in accountancy or finance
- School leavers and graduates registered with ACCA
- Foundations in Accountancy (FIA) students taking on-demand exams
- Finance staff building towards chartered status
Versions
On-demand CBEs
BT, MA, FA and LW (ENG/GLO), plus FIA papers (FBT, FMA, FFA, MA1, MA2, FA1, FA2). Booked directly with an ACCA-licensed CBE centre.
Session CBEs
Applied Skills (TX, FR, PM, FM, AA, other LW versions) and Strategic Professional (SBL, SBR, AFM, APM, ATX, AAA), plus FAU, FFM, FTX. Four sessions a year.
Where it is accepted
- Progress towards ACCA membership (with ethics module and practical experience)
- Recognised by HEC Pakistan (ACCA Pakistan site links to HEC recognition details)
- Exemptions from other professional bodies' exams, such as ICAEW credit for prior learning
- Finance and accounting roles in Pakistan and abroad
Always check the current requirements of the university, employer, regulator or visa authority you are applying to.
Test format
| Section | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Applied Knowledge (BT, MA, FA) | Compulsory objective questions. 2-hour on-demand CBE. |
| Applied Skills | LW is a 2-hour objective test (on-demand). TX, FR, PM, FM and AA are 3-hour session CBEs. |
| Strategic Professional | SBL and SBR plus two options. 3 hours 15 minutes each. SBL is a case study with pre-seen material released about two weeks before the exam. |
Total time: 2 hours (Applied Knowledge and LW); 3 hours (other Applied Skills); 3 hours 15 minutes (Strategic Professional)
Scores and validity
- Scoring
- Pass mark is 50% for all ACCA Qualification exams.
- Validity
- Exam passes count towards the ACCA Qualification. ACCA may set time limits for some stages; check current ACCA rules.
How long results take is shown at the top of this page.
Fees
Initial registration (2026)
GBP 89
Source (opens in a new tab)Annual student subscription (2026)
GBP 140
Source (opens in a new tab)Applied Skills exam, December 2026, standard entry (closes 2 Nov 2026)
GBP 160
Source (opens in a new tab)Applied Skills exam, December 2026, late entry (closes 9 Nov 2026)
GBP 409
Source (opens in a new tab)Strategic Business Leader, December 2026, standard / late
GBP 282 / GBP 467
Source (opens in a new tab)SBR and options (AFM, APM, ATX, AAA), December 2026, standard / late
GBP 208 / GBP 467
Source (opens in a new tab)Applied Knowledge on-demand exams at a CBE centre
Set by each centre (paid to the centre)
Source (opens in a new tab)
| Item | Official fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial registration (2026) | GBP 89 | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Annual student subscription (2026) | GBP 140 | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Applied Skills exam, December 2026, standard entry (closes 2 Nov 2026) | GBP 160 | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Applied Skills exam, December 2026, late entry (closes 9 Nov 2026) | GBP 409 | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Strategic Business Leader, December 2026, standard / late | GBP 282 / GBP 467 | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| SBR and options (AFM, APM, ATX, AAA), December 2026, standard / late | GBP 208 / GBP 467 | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Applied Knowledge on-demand exams at a CBE centre | Set by each centre (paid to the centre) | Source (opens in a new tab) |
Fees are set by the test owner, were checked on 21 October 2026, and can change. Confirm the price when you book. GAPICT never takes exam fees.
On test day
Identification
Original, valid government-issued photo ID, such as a passport, driving licence or national identity card (CNIC). Photocopies and digital copies are not accepted.
Arrive early, bring only what the test owner allows, and expect identity checks and a photo at check-in. Read our test day guide and exam day FAQs.
How to book
Exam seats for ACCA are booked and paid on the test owner's own system. Delivered through: ACCA-licensed CBE centres (on-demand) and ACCA exam centres (session CBEs).
- 1
On-demand CBEs: find an ACCA-licensed CBE centre on accaglobal.com, then book and pay the centre directly. Session CBEs: enter through your myACCA account using the Exam Planner before the deadline.
- 2
Choose an approved test centre from the test owner's centre list.
- 3
Book your date with that centre; it confirms the fee and its policies.
- 4
Keep your confirmation and check the ID rules before test day.
On-demand ACCA exams are booked and paid directly with a licensed CBE centre.
Need help booking?
We can walk you through the test owner's registration, step by step.
GAPICT's status with these organisations
- ACCAPlanned
ACCA FAQs
Can I sit ACCA exams remotely in Pakistan?
When can I sit on-demand exams?
Who sets the fee for an on-demand exam?
What is the pass mark?
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 21 October 2026. If anything here differs from the test owner's website, the owner's website is correct.
- ACCA Pakistan: About our exams (opens in a new tab)
- ACCA Pakistan: Fees and charges (opens in a new tab)
- ACCA Pakistan: Exam availability and booking (opens in a new tab)
- ACCA Pakistan: CBE centre list (opens in a new tab)
- ACCA Pakistan: CBE help (opens in a new tab)
- ACCA Pakistan: Exam FAQs (ID rules) (opens in a new tab)
- ACCA SBL changes from September 2023 (opens in a new tab)
This website is not associated with or approved by ACCA.
ACCA and related names are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to describe the test. GAPICT is independent of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), is not endorsed by it, and is not currently an authorised centre for this test.