ACCA Exam Fees 2026: Registration, Deadlines & Costs
A current guide to ACCA registration, subscription, exemption and exam fees for 2026, including September 2026 standard and late entry costs.
Last checked: 30 July 2026. ACCA fees include more than the exam entry fee. You may need to budget for initial registration, the annual student subscription, exemption fees, exam entry fees, late entry charges, and separate tuition or study-material costs.
This guide summarises the current UK ACCA fee page for 2026 and explains how the costs fit together. ACCA fees vary by location, so use ACCA's official fee selector as the final source before paying.
ACCA fee categories in 2026
| Fee type | What it covers | Current UK amount shown by ACCA |
|---|---|---|
| Initial registration | One-time student registration fee | £89 |
| Re-registration | Reinstatement if removed from the register | £89, plus unpaid fees |
| Annual subscription 2026 | Yearly student-status fee | £140 |
| Ethics and Professional Skills Module | EPSM module | £83 |
Source: ACCA fees and charges.
ACCA exam entry fees for September 2026
The exam entry fee depends on the paper level and whether you book by standard entry or late entry. For the September 2026 sitting, ACCA lists the following UK fees:
| Paper group | Standard entry | Late entry |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Skills exams | £173 | £439 |
| Strategic Business Leader | £295 | £475 |
| Strategic Business Reporting | £229 | £475 |
| Strategic Professional options | £229 | £475 |
For September 2026, ACCA shows standard entry closing on 27 July 2026 at 23:59 BST and late entry closing on 3 August 2026 at 23:59 BST. Compare the fee tier with the ACCA exam dates and deadlines guide.
Applied Knowledge exam fees
Business and Technology (BT), Management Accounting (MA) and Financial Accounting (FA) are often available as on-demand CBEs, either remotely or through local CBE centres depending on location. ACCA notes that CBE centre fees are set by the centres themselves, so the exact amount can vary.
ACCA exemption fees
If ACCA awards you exemptions, you pay an exemption fee for each eligible paper. ACCA's UK page currently shows £98 per Applied Knowledge exemption and £123 per Applied Skills exemption.
How much does ACCA cost in total?
There is no single total cost for every student. Your total depends on exemptions, how many exams you need to sit, whether you pass first time, whether you book during standard or late entry, and the tuition option you choose.
- ACCA registration and annual subscription fees.
- Exam or exemption fees for each paper.
- EPSM if you are progressing towards membership.
- Tuition, revision classes, question practice and mock exams.
- Possible resit costs if you need another sitting.
How to reduce ACCA costs
- Book before standard entry closes. Late entry can be significantly more expensive.
- Plan papers realistically. Sitting too many papers at once can increase resit risk.
- Use exemptions carefully. Exemptions save exam time but still have fees and may affect your knowledge base for later papers.
- Use one study plan per sitting. A clear weekly plan reduces wasted study time and last-minute purchases.
- Check employer support. Some employers contribute to ACCA fees, tuition or study leave.
Related ACCA guides
Frequently asked questions
What is the ACCA registration fee in 2026?
ACCA's UK fee page currently shows an initial registration fee of £89.
What is the ACCA annual subscription fee in 2026?
ACCA's UK fee page currently shows the 2026 annual student subscription as £140.
How much are ACCA Applied Skills exams?
For September 2026, ACCA's UK page shows Applied Skills exam fees of £173 for standard entry and £439 for late entry.
Are ACCA fees the same in every country?
No. ACCA publishes fees by location. Use your country or region in ACCA's official fee selector before making payment.
Plan the fee and the sitting together
The cheapest route is usually the most planned route: choose the right paper, book before the standard deadline, and leave enough time to prepare properly. If you want support for the study side, compare the options on the Learnsignal ACCA course page.
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