CPA England examinations
Prepare with confidence.
Take your next step.
A clear starting point for planning your examination sitting, preparing your papers and finding the instructions that apply to you.
Your examination plan
The right papers.
The right preparation.
Start with your qualification level and the subjects you are eligible to attempt. Then check the current sitting information before making your examination arrangements.
Examinations are held in January and July. The pass mark for each examination is 50%. Candidates may normally attempt up to four papers in a sitting, with no minimum; confirm any exceptional combined-sitting permission with CPA England. Your assigned syllabus, examination regulations and current instructions remain available through authorised Academic Portal access.
From planning to examination day
A simple path to being ready.
Work through these four steps before your sitting.
Review your pathway
Identify your current level and the subjects you still need to complete. Ask CPA England to confirm any eligibility or exemption questions.
Explore qualifications →Check sitting details
Review the current timetable, registration deadline and arrangements. Confirm your selected papers before registering.
Ask an examination question →Study with a plan
Use the syllabus and reading materials assigned to you. Allow time for revision, practice and reviewing the instructions for each paper.
Read the student guide →Arrive ready
Check your reporting arrangements, identification requirements and permitted materials. Follow the instructions issued for your sitting.
View your checklist ↓Before examination day
Small checks.
A smoother sitting.
Review these essentials in advance so you can focus on your examination.
Browse public resources →- Registration and papersConfirm your registration and the papers you will attempt.
- Date, location and reporting timeCheck the arrangements issued for your sitting.
- Identification and required documentsPrepare what your current instructions require you to bring.
- Paper duration and permitted materialsCheck each paper separately, including any reading allowance.
- Access or arrangement questionsContact CPA England in advance if you need clarification.
Authorised students & members
Your current examination instructions belong in the portal.
Sign in to access the resources assigned to your registration, including syllabuses, booklists and protected examination regulations.
Open the Academic Portal →Need a detail confirmed?
For eligibility, paper limits, assessment format, timings or permitted materials, use the current instructions and ask the examinations team if anything is unclear.
Contact CPA England →Quick answers
Know where to look.
Useful starting points for your examination preparation.
Where can I find the current timetable and deadlines?
Check the current sitting information issued by CPA England. Contact the examinations team if you cannot find the date or registration deadline for your papers.
How do I confirm which papers I can attempt?
Review your qualification level and confirmed exemptions, then ask CPA England to confirm eligibility before registering. Current examination regulations contain the applicable paper limits and progression requirements.
Where are my syllabus and examination regulations?
Assigned syllabuses, booklists and examination regulations require authorised Academic Portal access. They are not available as public downloads.
How long is my examination, and what can I bring?
Writing time is normally three hours and twenty or thirty minutes, depending on the paper and the examiners' instructions. A separate ten to fifteen minutes is normally provided for reading and planning. Follow the exact instructions issued for each paper and confirm permitted materials before your sitting.