ACCA Duration Calculator

ACCA Course Duration Calculator

Estimate how long ACCA can take for your profile based on exemptions, remaining papers, weekly study hours, and exam-window pacing.

2-minute check Exemption estimate Exam-window plan

Profile inputs

Build my ACCA roadmap

Keep it close to your real profile. The route changes meaningfully by education, accounting base, study hours, and goal.

Step 1

Where are you entering from?

Current education

Country / city

Graduation year

Degree / stream

University / college

How strong is your base?

Accounting background

Work experience

Class 12 direct-entry check

Use this only if Class 12 is your highest qualification. Direct entry usually depends on English, Maths or Accounts, and minimum subject marks.

English included Maths or Accounts included 65%+ in two relevant subjects 50%+ in remaining subjects

What pace and career are you targeting?

Weekly study hours

10 hrs/wk

Career goal

Result panel

Your route appears here

Select your education and study profile to see the entry route, likely exemptions, papers left, cost range, timeline, and first-paper strategy.

Eligibility Exemptions Timeline Cost

80 Fit score

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First paper-

Career angle-

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Estimated exemptions-

Remaining papers-

Completion timeline-

Estimated total cost-

Confidence-

Exam-window strategy

Best next step

Your action plan

Estimate only. Final eligibility and exemptions are determined by ACCA after document review.

Before you decide

Important ACCA eligibility notes

Can I start ACCA after Class 12?

Many students can start directly after Class 12 if they meet ACCA's minimum entry requirements. If the marks or subjects do not fit, FIA/Foundation is usually the cleaner starting route.

Are exemptions guaranteed?

No. This tool estimates likely exemptions. ACCA confirms the final exemptions after checking your institution, degree, subjects, and documents.

Which paper should I start with?

Class 12 and non-commerce students usually begin with Applied Knowledge papers. B.Com and CA route students often start with FR, AA, FM, or a strategic paper depending on exemptions.

Official checks: ACCA minimum entry requirements and ACCA exemptions calculator.