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FIA and CAT exam dates, booking and fees
Updated 12 October 2026. FIA and CAT exam availability depends on the exam and where you sit it. ACCA controls the timetable and fees, so use this guide to plan your booking and confirm the final date and price on ACCA’s site or with your exam centre.
Which exams can I book?
The core FIA exams are generally available as on-demand computer-based exams (CBEs). You can normally arrange an available date with a licensed CBE centre once you are registered with ACCA; remote on-demand entry may also be available. CAT’s specialist FAU, FTX and FFM exams are held at set sessions rather than on demand. Check ACCA’s exam availability and booking page for your paper and location before making plans.
What should I pay?
- Registration: ACCA charges an initial registration fee when you apply.
- Annual subscription: You must maintain student status; ACCA says the subscription is due by 1 January each year.
- Exam entry: Each sitting has a fee. Licensed centres charge for on-demand exams, so ask the centre for its total price before booking. Other costs, such as tuition or books, depend on your study choice.
Fees vary by location and can change. Check ACCA’s current fees and charges and confirm the exam-centre price rather than relying on an old fee table.
What are the important 2027 dates?
| When | What changes | Your action |
|---|---|---|
| Now | Current FIA core exams can be booked on demand where available. | Confirm your exam code, centre and total fee. |
| June 2027 session | Final sitting for FAU, FTX and FFM. | Check the session entry deadline early if a specialist paper is in your plan. |
| Mid-July 2027 | ACCA’s current completion target for existing FIA awards and CAT under present requirements; exact dates are still to be confirmed. | Allow time for exams, FiP and, for CAT, FPER. |
| July 2027 | New Foundations and Knowledge exams become available on demand. | Check your transition credit before preparing for a redesigned syllabus. |
Use ACCA’s important dates, FIA dates and fees, and the official FIA/CAT transition guidance immediately before you book. ACCA’s transition tool can show how your completed elements carry forward.
Booking checklist
- Confirm your ACCA registration and the exact exam code.
- Check whether it is on demand or session based, then check availability in your location.
- Verify the booking deadline, total fee, identification rules and any rescheduling terms with ACCA or the centre.
- Allow time for your result, FiP module and experience requirement if you are aiming to complete an award before transition.
For your route and current-paper credits, see our FIA and CAT 2027 transition guide. You can also read the FIA overview and CAT guide.