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British Council

Are you looking for an international qualification that will improve your job opportunities in chartered accountancy? The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is the largest and fastest-growing international accountancy body with over 300,000 students and members in 160 countries.

Please note that you need to be an ACCA member before registering for an exam. For more information about becoming a member and the qualifications offered by ACCA, please click here to visit the ACCA website.

The British Council administers ACCA exams through two formats: session-based exams and on-demand exams. The application and registration processes differ depending on the exam format. Please read the relevant section below carefully for guidance on how to apply and register. Please note: All ACCA exams administered by the British Council are computer-based. 

 

  • Flexibility: Exams are available three times a week (Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays), compared with four exam sessions per year for session-based ACCA exams. There is no limit on the number of times you can retake an on-demand exam.
  • Instant results: Your result is displayed on screen immediately after the exam and uploaded to your ACCA account within 72 hours

Available subject and fees

 
Subject Code Exam fee
Management Accounting MA N179,450
Financial Accounting FA N179,450
Business and Technology FBT N179,450
Business and Technology BT N179,450
Corporate and Business Law (ENG) LW (ENG) N230,050
Corporate and Business Law (GLO) LW (GLO) N230,050
Management Accounting FMA N179,450
Financial Accounting FFA N179,450
Recording Financial Transactions FA1 N179,450
Management Information MA1 N179,450
Maintaining Financial records FA2 N179,450
Managing Costs and Finance MA2 N179,450

 

Registration

To complete your registration, click here (https://bit.ly/bookACCA-BC) and ensure your read the guidance notes then scroll to the bottom of the page and click on "Apply" at the bottom of the page to proceed.

Please note:

  • Identification: On exam day, you must present the original ID document that matches the copy submitted with your completed registration form.
  • Correspondence address: PO Box, PMB, agent and international addresses are not accepted. Please provide your full address clearly.
  • Change of name: If your family name has changed due to marriage, the change must be recorded in your international passport. Otherwise, you may register using your maiden name. No other evidence of a name change will be accepted.

 

You can make payment directly online using a debit/credit card or via bank transfer to Standard Chartered Bank account below:

    • Account name: British Council Trading Services Nigeria Limited
    • Account number: 0002859402

We will confirm receipt of your payment within 2–3 working days. Your application will not be processed until payment has been received and confirmed.

Confirmation of your test booking will be sent to you by email 24–72 hours before your test date. 

Exam dates, locations and fees

Exams are held four times a year, in March, June, September and December. Venue details will be provided after registration.

Exam fees are set by ACCA. For the latest fees, visit the ACCA exam entry page.

Registration

Once your ACCA student registration is confirmed, you must register for your exams directly with ACCA.

Payment and results

You can pay for your exams by debit or credit card through the MyACCA portal. Your exam results will also be available through this portal.

 

Please bring the following items to your exam session:

  • Your membership card or a valid form of identification
  • Your exam docket
  • A basic calculator

Important: Electronic devices, including mobile phones, are not permitted in the examination room.

Refund requests must be submitted before the registered exam date. All requests are subject to review and approval by the Exams Administrator.

An administrative fee of 25% of the examination fee paid to the British Council will be deducted from approved refunds. Click here to submit your refund request.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please contact the exams team for more information.

Disclaimer

The British Council and the examining boards take all reasonable steps to provide continuity of service. However, we are sure you will understand that we cannot be held responsible for any interruptions caused by circumstances beyond our control. If examinations or their results are disrupted, cancelled or delayed, every effort will be made to resume normal service as soon as possible. The British Council’s liability will be limited to the refund of the registration fee or retesting at a later date.

Fees: All fees are valid for the current registration period only and are subject to change. Please check the relevant web pages for the latest fees before registering for the next exam session.
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