How Do You Register for ACCA?

Registering for ACCA is done entirely online through the official ACCA website, and for most people it's quick. You create a myACCA account, complete the application, upload proof of your qualifications and identity, and pay the registration fee. Once ACCA approves your application, you receive a unique registration number and can start booking exams. Fees and exact requirements change from year to year, so always confirm the current details on the ACCA website before you begin.

What you'll need to hand

• Proof of identity — usually a passport or national ID.
• Proof of your academic qualifications — certificates or transcripts, which ACCA uses to assess any exemptions.
• A passport-style photo and your personal details.
• A payment method for the initial registration fee.

Check your exemptions during registration

If you already hold a relevant qualification — an accounting degree, AAT, or another recognised award — ACCA may exempt you from some of the earlier exams. It's worth checking ACCA's official exemptions calculator before or during registration so you know which exams you'll actually sit. Exemptions are assessed individually and can change, so treat the calculator as a guide and confirm the outcome with ACCA.

What happens after you register

Once approved, you can book your first exam session, access study resources, and begin. You'll pay an annual subscription to remain an active student, and you have a set period to complete the qualification. The admin is the easy part — passing the exams is where the real work begins, and that comes down to exam technique as much as knowledge.

When you reach that stage, The 50% Club marks your practice ACCA answers against the official ACCA scheme, showing exactly where your answers would gain or lose marks — so the exams you've registered for are ones you walk into ready to pass.