ACCA application form

Before you apply

Before you apply, please check that you have read and fully understand the relevant information on study options, exam entry dates and fees. You will be asked about your preferences on these in the online application - and will need to answer them to complete the process.

Please also read the online application guide at the end of this page in the 'related documents' before you apply to make sure you fully understand the process.

Applying to study at Foundation level?

If you're applying for any of our Foundations-level qualifications, you will be asked in the application form if you want to opt OUT of transferring onto the ACCA Qualification after your final exam.

Please note: if you tick the box to opt OUT now, then decide to transfer to the ACCA Qualification after your final foundation-level exam, you will have to pay a fee to transfer.

To avoid paying this fee, DO NOT tick the OPT OUT box in the application form.

How to apply

The quickest and easiest way is via ACCA online registration - it should take you no more than 10 minutes to complete. Applying online also allows you to upload all your supporting documents. This means your ACCA application will be processed much quicker and you will know at which level you can start your studies shortly after submitting your application.

Your supporting documents

In order to complete the application you will need to provide the following:

• proof of any qualifications

• proof of identity

• passport-style photograph.

If you choose to apply online and upload your documents, you will need to complete your application by making your payment by credit/debit card.

Please note that each document file size must not exceed 2 MB. A maximum of 20 files may be uploaded. Permitted file types include:

• Plain text files (TXT format)

• Microsoft Word (DOC format)

• Microsoft Excel (XLS format)

• Images (in BMP, GIF, JPEG or TIFF format)

• Adobe PDF.

If you choose to apply online and post your documents, then you may complete your application by using any of the following methods of payment:

• credit/debit card

• cheque

• banker's draft

• postal order.

Find your saved application

You can save your part-completed application at any time and return to it later. To return to a saved application you will need to enter your ACCA reference number. This will have been emailed to you when you saved your application.

Joint Examination Schemes

You may be able to satisfy criteria for ACCA exams and a national accountancy body in your country at the same time. Find out more about Joint Examination Schemes in the related links list on the left-hand side of the page.