{"id":47971,"date":"2025-12-22T17:14:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T12:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mirchawala.com\/blogs\/?p=47971"},"modified":"2025-12-23T14:53:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T09:53:12","slug":"acca-exam-timetable-2026-in-srilanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mirchawala.com\/blogs\/acca-exam-timetable-2026-in-srilanka\/","title":{"rendered":"Sri Lanka ACCA Exam Timetable 2026 \u2013 Complete Paper List."},"content":{"rendered":"

APPEARING IN ACCA SRI LANKA 2026? DO YOU KNOW YOUR PAPERS?\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n

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The ACCA exam timetable for the new academic year is a concern for every ACCA aspirant in Sri Lanka. As the new year approaches, students look forward to gaining insights into the ACCA papers so that they can plan their academic year accordingly. Pre-planning is encouraged amongst students of such a prestigious and highly competitive qualification, as it helps in keeping students more motivated and disciplined. However, the ACCA exam dates can be changed or updated by ACCA Global, but through this blog, we will enlighten you with other aspects of the ACCA exam timetable, like the structure, ACCA papers, and expected dates.<\/span><\/p>\n

Students are advised to go through all the instructions and related information to get an idea of the exam schedule and then structure a study plan that will help them achieve all their academic goals one at a time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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ACCA PAPERS: AN OVERVIEW<\/b><\/p>\n

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Before getting into the ACCA exam timetable for 2026 in Sri Lanka, let’s first get insights into the ACCA papers; the ACCA course in Sri Lanka<\/a> is categorised into three academic levels known as Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills, and the Strategic Professional. Each one of these levels consists of several modules from diverse accounting, finance, or business-related areas; students need to complete the set of 13 exams in total to become an ACCA qualified. Here is the breakdown of each academic level and the modules it consists of:<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE<\/b><\/td>\nAPPLIED SKILLS<\/b><\/td>\nSTRATEGIC PROFESSIONAL<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Business & Technology (BT)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nFinancial Management (FM)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nStrategic Business Reporting (SBR)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Financial Accounting (FA)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nPerformance Management (PM)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nStrategic Business Leadership (SBL)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Management Accounting (MA)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nAudit & Assurance (AA)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nOPTIONALS (Any 2)<\/b><\/p>\n

Advanced Taxation (ATX)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Advanced Audit & Assurance (AAA)<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Advanced Financial Management (AFM)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Advanced Performance Management (APM)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\nTaxation (TX)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nBusiness & Corporate Law (LW)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nFinancial Reporting (FR)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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ACCA EXAM TIMETABLE (2026)<\/b><\/h2>\n

ACCA exams are held in four sittings throughout the year; these session-based exams are conducted in March, June, September, and December. Sri Lankan students might need a well-structured ACCA exam timetable for 2026 to create a well-structured academic plan for the upcoming academic year. To help students out in keeping themselves disciplined and achieve all the academic goals, we have brought forward the exam timetable for each exam sitting.<\/span><\/p>\n

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MARCH 2026 ACCA EXAM SCHEDULE<\/b><\/h3>\n

The first ACCA exam session of 2026 is held in March, starting from 2nd to 6th March 2026. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the timetable covering the dates as well as modules:<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
ACCA EXAM DATES <\/b>(MARCH 2026)<\/i><\/b><\/td>\nACCA PAPERS\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2nd March 2026<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nAudit & Assurance (AA)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Advanced Audit & Assurance (AAA)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3rd March 2026<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nTaxation (TX)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Advanced Taxation (ATX)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4th March 2026<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nPerformance Management (PM)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Strategic Business Leadership (SBL)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Advanced Performance Management (APM)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5th March 2026<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nFinancial Reporting (FR)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

6th March 2026<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nFinancial Management (FM)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Advanced Financial Management (AFM)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Business & Corporate Law (LW)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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JUNE 2026 ACCA EXAM TIMETABLE:<\/b><\/p>\n

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The Second ACCA exam sitting of 2026 is starting from June 1st to June 5th; all the exam dates and ACCA papers are mentioned below:<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
ACCA EXAM DATES <\/b>(JUNE 2026)<\/i><\/b><\/td>\nACCA PAPERS<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1st June 2026<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nAudit & Assurance (AA)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Advanced Audit & Assurance (AAA)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2nd June 2026<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nTaxation (TX)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Advanced Taxation (ATX)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3rd June 2026<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nPerformance Management (PM)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Strategic Business Leadership (SBL)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Advanced Performance Management (APM)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4th June 2026<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nFinancial Reporting (FR)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5th June 2026<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nFinancial Management (FM)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Advanced Financial Management (AFM)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Business & Corporate Law (LW)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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SEPTEMBER 2026 ACCA EXAM SCHEDULE<\/b><\/h3>\n

The third ACCA exam sitting that begins from 1st to 5th September; here is a breakdown of the exam timetable:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
ACCA EXAM DATES <\/b>(SEPTEMBER 2026)<\/i><\/b><\/td>\nACCA PAPERS<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1st September 2026<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nAudit & Assurance (AA)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Advanced Audit & Assurance (AAA)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2nd September 2026<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nTaxation (TX)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Advanced Taxation (ATX)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Strategic Business Leadership (SBL)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3rd September 2026<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nPerformance Management (PM)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Advanced Performance Management (APM)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4th September 2026<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nFinancial Reporting (FR)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5th September 2026<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nFinancial Management (FM)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Advanced Financial Management (AFM)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Business & Corporate Law (LW)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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DECEMBER 2026 ACCA EXAM SCHEDULE<\/b><\/h3>\n

The fourth and the last ACCA exam session that starts from 1st to 5th December; the table below shows the complete ACCA exam timetable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
ACCA EXAM DATES <\/b>(DECEMBER 2026)<\/i><\/b><\/td>\nACCA PAPERS<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1st December 2026<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nAudit & Assurance (AA)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Advanced Audit & Assurance (AAA)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2nd December 2026<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nTaxation (TX)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Advanced Taxation (ATX)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Strategic Business Leadership (SBL)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3rd December 2026<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nPerformance Management (PM)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Advanced Performance Management (APM)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4th December 2026<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nFinancial Reporting (FR)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5th December 2026<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nFinancial Management (FM)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Advanced Financial Management (AFM)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Business & Corporate Law (LW)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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EFFECTIVE TIPS FOR ACCA STUDENTS<\/b><\/h2>\n

Aspirants looking forward to having the best academic year ahead are advised to follow the tips discussed below:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. It is better to plan your exams; students should decide the exams they want to sit in at least 6 to 8 weeks before the exams.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Do not overburden yourself in excitement; 2-3 ACCA papers per session are enough so that you can study efficiently.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Students should also focus on on-demand exams, which are available throughout the year.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Meet the exam registration deadlines, as missing them can lead to late dues or no registration at all.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    CONCLUSION<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The ACCA exam timetable is disclosed beforehand so that students can plan their upcoming academic year; students should take advantage of this opportunity and make wise decisions. Aspirants of the ACCA course in Sri Lanka are encouraged to plan their four exam sittings and set academic goals to keep themselves disciplined, motivated, and determined.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Q1: What if I fail in an ACCA exam? Can I reappear in the next exam sitting?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

    Ans: <\/b>Yes, if you fail an ACCA exam, you can prepare for that paper again and reappear whenever you feel like you are academically equipped; you can absolutely reappear in the next session by re-registering for that exam.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Q2: How many papers should I take in each ACCA exam session?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

    Ans:<\/b> It completely depends on an individual\u2019s own choice and their ability to sustain an academic burden; however, the maximum number of exams you can take in each session is four, and the recommended number of exams taken is 2-3 in each session.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Q3: Can ACCA Global change the exam dates?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

    Ans: <\/b>Yes, ACCA Global can update the ACCA exam timetable; hence, it is advised for students to keep a check through ACCA Global\u2019s website and keep themselves current with any possible changes in the exam schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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