You can register to join ACCA at any time.
For the ACCA Qualification, you’ll need to check that your qualifications meet the minimum entrance requirements.
If you don’t yet meet the minimum entry requirements for the qualification, you can join our Foundations in Accountancy programme, which provides a clear pathway to progress onto the ACCA Qualification.
Filling in your application
To complete your ACCA qualification application, you’ll need:
Proof of identification such as a driver's license, national ID card, passport, or birth certificate.
Official translations of any documents not in English, stamped by a licensed translator who is authorised and qualified to provide translation services.
Official evidence of your qualifications that meet the ACCA’s minimum entry requirements. If you are applying for exemptions, include both your qualification completion certificate and an academic transcript showing the subjects completed and the corresponding pass marks.
Parental consent is required if you are between 13 to 15 years old or 13 to 17 in select countries. Find out more in the minimum age section below.
If any matters listed in Bye-law 8 apply to you (for example, if you have received a conviction or caution or been disciplined by another professional or regulatory body), please ensure you complete the Admission and Licensing Committee form. For those residing in Russia, please also complete the data consent form
What additional information do I need to know?
Joint Exam Schemes
In certain countries, ACCA works jointly with national accountancy bodies through a Joint Exam Scheme (JES). If this applies to you, you may need to register separately with your local exam body as well as registering with ACCA. To find out if this applies in your region, consult our Joint Examination Schemes list or read our article on our Joint Exam Scheme partnerships. [Link to article Joining - Find out more about Joint Exam Scheme partnerships - [KA-01375]]
Exemptions
If you are registering for the Foundations in Accountancy or ACCA qualification, you'll have the option to apply for exemptions. Learn about exemptions in our article, and use our exemption calculator to see which ones you may be eligible for.
Minimum age
Whether parental consent is needed depends on your age and where you live.
If you live in Kenya, Indonesia, Malaysia or the Philippines
If you are aged 13 to 17 and live in Kenya, Indonesia, Malaysia, or the Philippines, parental consent is always required.
If you live elsewhere
If you live outside of these countries, you’ll only need parental consent if you are 13, 14 or 15 years old at the time of registration.
Download the parental consent form
A parent, guardian, or person with parental responsibility must complete the relevant consent form:
Parental consent form (PDF)
Parental consent form for Malaysia (PDF)
Please upload the completed form when submitting your ACCA qualification application.
Registration code
If you have been provided with a registration code, please enter it when prompted in online application. If you don’t have a code, simply leave this blank.
If your registration code isn’t working, please contact the organisation or provider who gave you the code.
Fees and charges
When submitting your application, you’ll be asked to pay a registration fee. Please note that your registration with ACCA will not be fully completed until this payment is received.
Annual subscription
When you register for the FIA, ACCA, or Advanced Diploma in Finance and Business (Russian) qualifications, you’re agreeing to pay an annual subscription fee.
Your first payment will be taken during registration. After this, the fee is payable each year on 1 January.
For a full breakdown of costs, visit our fees and charges page.
Learn more
For more details on ACCA and our qualification pathways, visit ACCA Global
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