ACCA Singapore Exam – 2024 Updated Summary

So you’ve decided to pursue ACCA, but feeling unsure about where to start? No worries, this summary has got you covered, offering all the essential information and resources about ACCA Exam in Singapore to kickstart your journey confidently.

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ACCA Exams

The ACCA exams are conducted using computer-based technology, commonly referred to as Computer-Based Exams (CBEs). Whether you opt for a remote exam or centre exam, the ACCA Exam ensures flexibility and accessibility.

ACCA Exam in Singapore - On-Demand CBEs vs Session CBEs

Your method of booking your ACCA exam may vary based on your qualification level, determined by whether it’s an on-demand or session-based exam. Session-based exams are held four times a year. Click here for guidance on how to book your exam.

How many ACCA Exams are there?

In Singapore, there are a total of 14 exams for ACCA qualifications: 13 ACCA papers divided into three tiers (Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills, and Strategic Professional) and an Ethics exam.

Applied Knowledge - Covers fundamental accounting and finance knowledge with 3 exams
  • Business and Technology (BT)
  • Management Accounting (MA)
  • and Financial Accounting (FA)

Applied Skills - Focuses on developing finance skills with 6 exams
  • Corporate and Business Law (LW)
  • Performance Management (PM)
  • Taxation (TX)
  • Financial Reporting (FR)
  • Audit and Assurance (AA)
  • and Financial Management (FM)

Strategic Professional - Prepares students for leadership roles with 2 compulsory exams
  • Strategic Business Leader (SBL)
  • Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)
  • and 2 optional exams – choose from: Advanced Financial Management (AFM), Advanced Performance Management (APM), Advanced Taxation (ATX), and Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA).

However, if you are new to the world of Accounting and Finance, or have no prior formal qualifications, you may want to start with ACCA’s Foundation in Accountancy (FIA) suite.

 

It is advisable to complete ACCA Levels 2 and 3 first, as it provides a solid foundation for the Applied Knowledge exam (ACCA Level 4).

Registration and Subscription Fee

  • Initial registration with ACCA – one-time fee of £89
  • Re-registration with ACCA if you got removed – £89
  • Annual subscription 2024 to maintain active student status – £134

ACCA Singapore Exam Fees 2024

Each ACCA exam requires a separate fee payment. If you choose to take the exam at a special or unlisted centre, additional local invigilation and accommodation fees apply. The prices vary for different exams and exam fees are subject to change; it is recommended to check the ACCA Global Website for the current fee listing.

As of 29th January 2024, the fees are as such:

For ACCA Foundations in Accountancy (FIA) Students

Exam Fee

*All seven exams at the Foundations level are accessible through on-demand CBEs. Fees for remote on-demand exams can be found here, whereas fees for exams administered at CBE centres are determined by the centres themselves.

Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Qualification – For exams FTX, FFM, and FAU, the fee is applicable per exam.

March 2024 Entry Type Entry Fee
Standard entry for both formats (Closes 29 January 2024 at 23:59 GMT) £123
Late entry for remote format (Closes 5 February 2024 at 23:59 GMT) £123
Late entry for remote format (Closes 5 February 2024 at 23:59 GMT) £376
Certificate Fee
  • Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Qualification – £80 fee is due upon obtaining CAT holder status
Exemption Fee
  • ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business (RQF Level 4) – Exams FAB, FMA and FFA: £98 per exemption
  • Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Qualification – Exams FTX, FFM and FAU: £98 per exemption

For ACCA Qualification Students​

Exam Fee

Applied Knowledge

Business and Technology (BT), Management Accounting (MA) and Financial Accounting (FA) exams are accessible through on-demand CBEs. Fees for remote on-demand exams can be found here, whereas fees for exams administered at CBE centres are determined by the centres themselves.

Applied Skills

For exams PM, TX, FR, AA, FM, and LW (in markets with sessional exam variants), the fee is payable per exam.

March 2024 Entry Type Entry Fee
Standard entry for both formats (Closes 29 January 2024 at 23:59 GMT) £154
Late entry for remote format (Closes 5 February 2024 at 23:59 GMT) £154
Late entry for remote format (Closes 5 February 2024 at 23:59 GMT) £392

Strategic Professional – Compulsory

March 2024 Entry Type Entry Fee
Strategic Business Leader Standard entry for both formats
(Closes 29 January 2024 at 23:59 GMT)
£263
Late entry for remote format
(Closes 5 February 2024 at 23:59 GMT)
£263
Late entry for remote format
(Closes 5 February 2024 at 23:59 GMT)
£424
Strategic Business Reporting Standard entry for both formats
(Closes 29 January 2024 at 23:59 GMT)
£204
Late entry for remote format
(Closes 5 February 2024 at 23:59 GMT)
£204
Late entry for remote format
(Closes 5 February 2024 at 23:59 GMT)
£424
Certificate Fee
  • Ethics and Professional Skills Module – £75
Exemption Fee
  • Applied Knowledge Exams: £98 per exemption awarded
  • Applied Skills Exams: £123 per exemption awarded

ACCA Singapore Exams Timetable

There are two exams periods and one Foundational and niche exams in 2024. The remaining Foundation-level exams are exclusively offered as on-demand CBEs.

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4th to 8th March 2024 - ACCA Exams
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Financial Reporting (FR) Taxation (TX) Performance Management (PM) Audit and Assurance (AA) Financial Management (FM)
Strategic Business Reporting (SBR) Strategic Business Leader (SBL) Advanced Taxation (ATX) Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA) Corporate and Business Law (LW)
Advanced Performance Management (APM) Advanced Financial Management (AFM)
3rd to 7th June 2024 - ACCA Exams
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Audit and Assurance (AA) (FR) Taxation (TX) Performance Management (PM) Financial Reporting (FR) (AA) Financial Management (FM)
Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA) Strategic Business Leader (SBL) Advanced Performance Management (APM) Strategic Business Reporting (SBR) Corporate and Business Law (LW)
Advanced Taxation (ATX) Advanced Financial Management (AFM)
3rd to 7th June 2024 - Foundations & Niche Exams
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Foundations in Taxation (FTX) Foundations in Financial Management (FFM) Foundations in Audit (FAU) Technician Role Simulation (TRS) Diploma in International Financial Reporting (DipIFR) (in all centres)(FM)
Diploma in International Financial Reporting (DipIFR) (only at selected centres)

New to ACCA? Begin Your Journey With Us

If you are new to the field of accounting and finance or currently working in finance without formal qualifications, you can start your ACCA journey with the ACCA Foundation in Accountancy (FIA) courses.

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