ACCA June Sitting: How to Prepare and What to Expect (2026)
Preparing for the ACCA June sitting? Key dates, revision timelines, and exactly what you need to do in the weeks before your June ACCA exams to give yourself the best chance.
The ACCA June sitting is one of the two main exam windows for Applied Skills and Strategic Professional papers. If you are targeting June, building a structured revision plan around the specific timeline is essential — the June sitting follows a pattern of key deadlines and preparation milestones that you need to plan around.
ACCA June Sitting Key Dates
ACCA exam dates and registration deadlines change each year. Always check accaglobal.com for the definitive dates for the current year. As a general guide:
- Exam registration typically closes in early-to-mid April for the June sitting
- Applied Skills and Strategic Professional exams are typically held across the second and third weeks of June
- Results are typically released approximately 7–8 weeks after the exam sitting
Register as early as possible — early registration is typically cheaper than late registration, and popular exam centres can fill up.
Building Your June Revision Timeline
Working backwards from June exams, a typical revision plan looks like this:
January–March: Complete your syllabus coverage — work through your study text, attend tuition classes, and build your understanding of all topic areas. This is learning phase, not revision.
April: Begin dedicated revision. Close the textbook and start attempting past questions under timed conditions. Identify weak areas systematically using your question bank. For Strategic Professional papers, start working through the pre-seen case study (for SBL) in detail.
May: Intensive past paper practice. Attempt at least 3–4 full past papers under timed, exam conditions. Review model answers critically — understand not just whether your answer was correct but how the examiner approached the question and what they awarded marks for.
Final 2 weeks: Consolidate knowledge, review your weakest areas, and do a final mock exam. Focus on exam technique — time management, reading questions carefully, answering what is asked.
June-Specific Considerations
The June sitting follows a long period of study that typically began in January or September. By May, study fatigue is common — particularly for candidates balancing work and study. Managing energy levels in the final month is important: maintain revision momentum without burning out before exam day.
Exam centre conditions in June can be warm — particularly in warmer climates. Check your exam centre's facilities in advance. Arrive early on exam day, allow buffer time for travel, and bring permitted materials (pens, water, ID).
Frequently Asked Questions
When do ACCA June sitting results come out?
Results for the June sitting are typically released in August — approximately 7–8 weeks after the exam. Check accaglobal.com for the exact results date for your sitting, as this can vary slightly year to year.
Can I sit Applied Knowledge papers in June?
Applied Knowledge (BT, MA, FA) papers are available as on-demand CBEs year-round — they are not tied to the June or December session windows. Applied Skills and Strategic Professional papers are the ones with session-based sittings in June and other defined windows.
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