ACCA Course Fees and Duration: A Complete Guide to Cost Breakdown and Planning

 

ACCA Course Fees: Complete Cost Breakdown

ACCA course fees are around $4,000 to $6,000 (₹3.3 lakhs to ₹5.5 lakhs) for the full course. This includes registration fees, yearly fees, exam fees, and basic study costs. The total amount depends on how fast you finish the exams and whether you take coaching.

If you pass exams on time, you spend less. If you fail or take more time, the cost increases because you pay exam fees again and also the yearly fee again.

ACCA Duration

ACCA usually takes 2 to 3 years to complete if you clear exams on time. Some students finish faster, while some take longer based on their attempts and preparation.

Your duration affects your cost. If you take more time, you keep paying the yearly fee and extra exam fees, which increases your total spending.

ACCA Registration Fees

To start ACCA, you pay a one-time registration fee of about $89 (₹7,400). After that, you must pay a yearly fee of $137 (₹11,400) every year until you complete the course.

This yearly fee continues even if you don’t give exams. So if your course gets delayed, this cost keeps adding every year.

ACCA Exam Fees

Exam fees are the biggest part of ACCA course fees.

For Applied Knowledge, each exam costs $109 (₹9,000). For Applied Skills, each exam costs $143 (₹11,800). For Strategic Professional, each exam costs $180 (₹15,000).

If you fail any exam, you have to pay the same fee again. This is why passing in fewer attempts helps save money.

ACCA Exemption Fees

If you have a commerce background, you may not need to give some exams. But you still have to pay exemption fees for each paper.

The cost is around $109 to $143 (₹9,000 to ₹11,800) per paper. So you save time, but not much money.

Additional ACCA Fees

There are a few extra costs also.

• Ethics module (EPSM): $80 (₹6,600)
• Late exam fee: $45 (₹3,700)
• Other small charges: $20–$50 (₹1,600–₹4,000)

These are not for everyone, but many students end up paying some of these.

Coaching and Study Costs

Most students spend money on coaching and books. Coaching usually costs ₹80,000 to ₹2,50,000 ($1,000 to $3,000). Books and study material cost around ₹30,000 to ₹60,000 ($350 to $700).

Good coaching can help you pass faster, which can save money by avoiding re-attempts.

Total ACCA Course Fees

Total ACCA fees come to around $4,000 to $6,000 (₹3.3 lakhs to ₹5.5 lakhs) for most students. This is a realistic budget if you complete the course properly.

If you finish faster, you spend less. If you take more time or fail exams, your total cost will increase.