If you are planning to sit an ACCA exam in December 2026, knowing the official exam dates, paper-wise timetable and entry deadlines should be one of your first steps. The December session runs from 7 to 11 December 2026, with different ACCA papers scheduled across the five exam days.
This guide covers the official ACCA December 2026 exam dates, the paper-wise timetable, standard and late entry deadlines, exam booking information and practical preparation steps for students planning their December 2026 attempt.
ACCA December 2026 Exam Dates
According to ACCA’s official exam timetable, the December 2026 session will take place from Monday, 7 December to Friday, 11 December 2026.
| Date | Day |
| 7 December 2026 | Monday |
| 8 December 2026 | Tuesday |
| 9 December 2026 | Wednesday |
| 10 December 2026 | Thursday |
| 11 December 2026 | Friday |
Your exact local exam start time will depend on the exam centre and will be shown on your exam docket. ACCA advises students to check their docket and exam planner for the final venue and timing.
ACCA December 2026 Exam Timetable
The official December 2026 timetable places the main Applied Skills and Strategic Professional papers across the five exam days as follows:
| Date | ACCA exams |
| Monday, 7 December | Audit and Assurance (AA); Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA); Foundations in Taxation (FTX) |
| Tuesday, 8 December | Taxation (TX); Strategic Business Leader (SBL); Foundations in Financial Management (FFM) |
| Wednesday, 9 December | Performance Management (PM); Advanced Performance Management (APM); Advanced Taxation (ATX); Foundations in Audit (FAU) |
| Thursday, 10 December | Financial Reporting (FR); Strategic Business Reporting (SBR); Diploma in International Financial Reporting (DipIFR); Role Scenario Assessment (RSA) |
| Friday, 11 December | Financial Management (FM); Corporate and Business Law (LW); Advanced Financial Management (AFM) |
The timetable above is based on ACCA’s published December 2026 centre-based exam timetable. Students should check the official ACCA timetable and their exam docket for any updates relevant to their specific booking.
ACCA December 2026 Exam Entry Deadlines
If you are planning to sit an ACCA exam in December 2026, do not leave exam entry until the last minute. ACCA publishes separate standard and late entry deadlines.
| Milestone | Date |
| Exam entry opens | 4 August 2026 |
| Standard entry deadline | 2 November 2026 |
| Late entry deadline | 9 November 2026 |
| December 2026 exams | 7 to 11 December 2026 |
| Results released | 18 January 2027 |
ACCA states that its listed deadlines are 23:59 UK time on the relevant date. Standard entry is also the lower-fee entry period, so students should plan their booking before the standard deadline.
When Should You Start Preparing for ACCA December 2026 Exams?
The ideal preparation timeline depends on your paper, starting knowledge, work or university commitments and whether you are taking a first attempt or a resit. However, waiting until the final few weeks to begin serious preparation can leave too little time for question practice and mock exams.
3 to 4 months before the exam
- Complete or substantially progress through the syllabus.
- Identify topics that require additional revision.
- Start practising exam-style questions alongside learning concepts.
- Build a realistic weekly study plan around your work or university schedule.
6 to 8 weeks before the exam
- Shift more of your time towards question practice.
- Practise past exam-style questions under timed conditions.
- Review examiner guidance and common answer-writing issues.
- Start identifying recurring technical and presentation mistakes.
2 to 3 weeks before the exam
- Attempt full-length mock exams under realistic exam conditions.
- Review your performance question by question.
- Focus revision on weak areas rather than repeatedly revising topics you already know.
- Practise allocating time according to the marks and requirements of each question.
Final week
- Prioritise targeted revision and exam technique.
- Review key technical areas and common mistakes.
- Avoid starting large new areas of the syllabus unless essential.
- Check your exam booking, centre details and exam docket.
Why the ACCA December 2026 Timetable Matters
The timetable is not only useful for knowing the exam date. It can also help you plan your study calendar, identify potential clashes if you are taking more than one paper, arrange leave from work or university and decide when your mock exams should be completed.
If you are preparing for two papers scheduled close together, your revision plan should account for the time available between exams rather than treating each paper in isolation.
How to Prepare for ACCA December 2026 Exams
1. Start with the syllabus and study guide
Use the relevant ACCA syllabus and study guide to understand what you are expected to know. This helps prevent revision from becoming unfocused and allows you to track your progress.
2. Practise questions early
Do not wait until you have completed every chapter before attempting exam-style questions. Applying concepts while studying helps reveal gaps much earlier.
3. Use recent exam resources
Recent exam-style questions can help you become familiar with the way requirements are worded and the level of application expected. ACCA also provides official study resources, including the Study Hub, practice questions and exam preparation resources.
4. Take full mocks
A full mock is different from completing individual questions. It tests your ability to manage time, maintain concentration and structure answers across a complete exam.
5. Review your mistakes
The value of a mock does not end when you finish it. Review where marks were lost and classify the problem: technical knowledge, application, calculations, answer structure, professional skills or time management.
ACCA December 2026 Exam Preparation with BeingACCA
BeingACCA supports ACCA students preparing for session-based examinations through ACCA online courses, revision programmes, study planners, test series and mock evaluation support. Students can use structured practice and feedback to identify gaps before the December 2026 exam session.
For students preparing for December 2026, the objective should not be to simply complete the syllabus. Preparation should progressively move from concept learning to application, timed practice and full mock examination conditions.
FAQ
When are the ACCA December 2026 exams?
The ACCA December 2026 session runs from 7 to 11 December 2026.
What is the ACCA December 2026 standard entry deadline?
The standard entry deadline is 2 November 2026.
What is the ACCA December 2026 late entry deadline?
The late entry deadline is 9 November 2026.
When will ACCA December 2026 results be released?
ACCA’s published calendar states that December 2026 exam results will be released on 18 January 2027.
When should I start preparing for the December 2026 ACCA exams?
There is no single preparation timeline for every student. Starting several months before the exam generally gives you more time to cover the syllabus, practise questions and complete full mock exams.
Where can I check my exact ACCA exam time and centre?
Your exam docket and ACCA’s exam planner provide the relevant centre and local start-time information for your booking.
Which ACCA papers are available in December 2026?
The December session includes the main Applied Skills and Strategic Professional papers, alongside the other exams listed in ACCA’s official timetable. Availability can vary by exam type and variant, so students should check the official timetable for their specific paper.
Final Checklist for ACCA December 2026
- Confirm your paper and exam date.
- Check the standard and late entry deadlines.
- Complete the relevant syllabus and study plan.
- Practise exam-style questions regularly.
- Attempt full-length mocks under timed conditions.
- Review and correct recurring mistakes.
- Check your exam docket and centre details before exam day.
The December 2026 ACCA exams take place from 7 to 11 December 2026. With the standard entry deadline on 2 November and the late entry deadline on 9 November, students should plan their preparation and exam booking well in advance. Most importantly, use the final weeks to practise under exam conditions and turn revision into exam-ready performance.
Official ACCA Sources
ACCA Important Dates and Exam Timetable should be treated as the final authority for exam dates, deadlines, timings and any timetable updates.
