Remember, becoming an ACCA(Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) student or member involves passing the exams. You also have to keep your subscription and registration up to date, pay any exemption fees if available, and meet the deadlines. One of the key recurring costs is the ACCA annual subscription fee. For many of the students in Ireland, knowing how much this costs, when to pay, and what it covers is essential for budgeting and staying in good standing with ACCA. But, in 2025, the costs have been updated, as have some of the payment rules. This article gives you a full breakdown of the ACCA annual subscription fees in 2025, related ACCA students’ fees, exemption fees, membership subscription, payment methods, deadlines, and some FAQs as well. Let’s read.
What is the ACCA Annual Subscription Fee?
There is an annual subscription fee, which changes yearly, and is levied on students to keep their status active. Even if you are not taking any exams in a particular year, you will still need to pay this registration fee. If you do not, you may have to re-register, which often comes with an additional cost.
In addition to that, once you complete your exams and meet the ACCA requirements(professional experience, ethics module, etc), there is a membership subscription fee for full members. But this article focuses on the student side and what you need to pay in 2025 in Ireland (which follows the ACCA global fees in Ireland)
Latest ACCA annual subscription fee in Ireland 2025
The ACCA annual subscription fee for students is £137(GBP) for 2025.
To convert that into US dollars, using a recent GBP-USD rate of approximately GBP=1.36 USD, that is about $186 (Note: currency rates fluctuate, so check at the time of payment.)
Other Key ACCA Student Fees 2025 in Ireland
Besides the annual subscription, several other fees are important:
| Fee Type | Cost (GBP) | Approx USD |
| Initial registration (one-time when you first register) | £89 (ACCA Global) | ~ US$121 |
| Re-registration (if student status lapses) | £89 (ACCA Global) | ~ US$121 |
| Exemption fees (per paper) | Applied Knowledge level: ~ £86 (ACCA Global) Applied Skills level: ~ £114 (ACCA Global) | ~ US$117 / US$155 |
These exemption fees apply if your previous qualification gives you credit for certain ACCA exam papers. If you qualify, you don’t sit those exam papers, but you pay the exemption fee. (ACCA Global)
ACCA annual fee deadline in Ireland and what happens if you miss it
The deadline for the ACCA annual subscription fee is usually on or around 1st January each year. You need to pay by then to keep the status of the students active.
If you miss the deadline, your student status may be suspended, and you won’t be eligible to sit for further exams or access ACCA students’ resources. To re-activate, you will need to re-register and pay the re-registration fee, which is the same as the initial registration plus any outstanding annual subscription fees.
ACCA Membership Subscription Ireland (for Members & Affiliates)
Once you finish the ACCA qualification (pass all exams + ethics + experience), you become a full ACCA member. At that point:
- There is an admission fee to become a member.
- Then there’s an annual membership subscription fee to renew your membership each year. In many ACCA fee schedules, this is £311 for members. (ACCA Global)
- There are also “affiliate” subscription fees (for those who have passed exams but not yet completed experience or other membership requirements), which are lower initially (e.g. ~ £156) before increasing after certain years. (ACCA Global)
These are higher than student fees because membership brings additional privileges: using the ACCA designation, full access to member resources, networking, CPD, etc.
ACCA Exemption Fees Ireland 2025
- If your previous study (e.g., university degree or diploma) covers certain ACCA exam papers, you may be eligible for exemptions. Each exempted paper typically has a fee. (ACCA Global)
- As noted above, Applied Knowledge exemptions usually cost ~ £86 per paper; Applied Skills ~ £114. (ACCA Global)
- Some lower-level papers (depending on Foundations in Accountancy, etc.) may have free exemptions (for example, FA1, FA2, MA1, MA2 in some jurisdictions are free), but this depends on your previous qualification and ACCA policy for Ireland. (ACCA Global)
Payments methods to pay fees for ACCA in Ireland.
To pay your ACCA annual subscription fee or other ACCA fees in ireland, te following methods are typically available:
- Online by myACCA portal this si easiest and quickest method to pay the fee.
- Credits and debit cards payments
- Bank transfer and direct payments in GBP(since ACCA is a UK based body and charge in GBP.
- In some of the cases local authorized agents or learning providers might facilitate, but the official channel is by the ACCA global/ireland site.
Always check ACCA official website or your myACCA account for the correct payment options in ireland, as sometimes local regulations or baking details may differ.
Reasons why one should budget for ACCA students’ fees in Ireland 2025
One of the main reasons is that these fees are non-negotiable if you want to stay active as an ACCA student or become a member. Missing payments means removal from registration.
Even if you do not take any exams in a particular year, the subscription fee is still due. So, plan.
Exemptions can save your time, but the exemption fees add up if you have many eligible papers.
Currency fluctuations affect the cost in USD or other currencies if you are converting funds, so payment amounts in your local currency may vary depending on the GBP/USD rate.
Conclusion
The understanding of the ACCA annual subscription fee in Ireland for 2025, along with all the related fees, is helpful for students to understand, and it is also important for aspiring accountants. The main points to consider are that students’ annual subscription in 2025 is €137, which is about US$186 at the current rate. The initial registration is €89, and re-registration if you lapse is the same. Exemption fees per paper are €86 for Applied knowledge and €114 114 for Applied skills. Missing any deadlines for subscription may result in suspension or removal from the students’ register, and the required registration. Payment is made by ACCA online systems, primarily by card or bank transfer.
Frequently asked questions
When is the deadline to pay the ACCA annual subscription fee in Ireland?
It is usually on or around 1 January every year. Paying by this date assures you will stay active
What is the annual subscription fee of ACCA?
It is a recurring annual fee that ACCA charges to keep your student status active in 2025 in ireland, this fee is £137(approx USD186)
What happens if i do not pay the annuals subscription fee on time?
If you do not pay annual subscription fee on time your student status may e suspended, you may loose your access to exam entries and resources, and you may have to reregister (paying the re-registration fee plus any outstanding subscription to become active again.
What are the ACCA fees in 2025 in ireland besides the subscription?
Important additional fee include the initial registration (£89), exemption fees per paper (£86 or £114 depending on the level), exam entry fees, and eventually the membership subscription once you qualify.
What are the ACCA exemption fees, and when do they apply?
If you have the previous educational qualifications covering certain ACCA exams, you may get exemptions, but still pay a fee per exempted exam paper. In ireland, the applied knowledge exemption fee is about £86 per paper,and the applied skills fee is about £114.
