ACCA Applied Knowledge · exam guide
ACCA Applied Knowledge Registration and Fees
Checked against ACCA's official pages, as of 12 October 2026. Rules and fees change; confirm on the official site before you act.
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You register online with ACCA at any time of the year, pay a one-time registration fee and then an annual subscription to stay on the student register.
Steps to register
- 1Check the minimum entry requirements and use the Exemptions calculator to see which exams you may be exempt from.
- 2Apply online and upload your educational certificates and transcripts (signed and stamped by the awarding body) and proof of identity such as a passport or ID card.
- 3Pay the initial registration fee. ACCA says a complete online application with all documents is normally processed within 5 to 7 working days.
- 4Pay exemption fees for any exemptions awarded.
- 5Book Applied Knowledge exams as on-demand computer-based exams through an ACCA CBE centre.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Initial registration (one-time) | GBP 89 (shown at a reduced GBP 30 on the ACCA India fees page) | ACCA India fees page, as of October 2026 |
| Annual subscription | GBP 140 | 2026 subscription; due on or before 1 January each year |
| Exemption fee per Applied Knowledge exam | GBP 86 (shown at a reduced GBP 84 on the ACCA India fees page) | Per exemption awarded, as of October 2026 |
| Applied Knowledge exam fee (BT, MA, FA) | Set by the CBE centre | ACCA says fees for exams taken at CBE centres are set by the centres themselves; you pay the centre directly |
| Re-registration | GBP 89 | Charged (plus unpaid fees) to students removed from the register for not paying fees when due, as of 2026 |
Validity: Student status stays active while you pay the annual subscription, due on or before 1 January each year. In your first year a subscription is charged in addition to the registration fee if you are eligible to sit three or more exam sessions in that calendar year. Students who do not pay fees when due are removed from the register and must pay a re-registration fee to return. Applied Knowledge passes never expire.