ACCA Results Dates 2026: Official SGT Release Timings and Exam Calendar

Official ACCA results dates 2026 follow a strict quarterly schedule coordinated globally from the UK. For candidates sitting exams in Singapore and across Southeast Asia, score reports go live precisely at 00:00 BST / GMT on myACCA and via SMS text alerts. Because Singapore operates in Singapore Standard Time (SGT, UTC+8), UK summer time sits 7 hours behind Singapore, while standard winter time sits 8 hours behind.

For the September 2026 exam sitting, results will officially be released on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 07:00 SGT (00:00 BST). For the subsequent December 2026 sitting (running from December 7 to 11, 2026), standard exam entry closes on November 2, 2026, late entry closes on November 9, 2026, and examination results will be published on Monday, January 18, 2027, at 08:00 SGT (00:00 GMT).

Official 2026–2027 ACCA Score Release Schedule

Planning your progression through Applied Skills or Strategic Professional papers requires coordinating your score receipt with the upcoming entry deadlines. The master timetable below maps the release schedule across key regional time zones:

March 2026 Sitting:
• Results Date: Monday, 13 April 2026
• Global Release: 00:00 BST
• Regional Times: 07:00 SGT (Singapore) | 07:00 HKT (Hong Kong) | 06:00 ICT (Bangkok/Jakarta) | 08:00 JST (Tokyo) | 19:00 EST (Previous Day, US East)
• Next Sitting Standard Entry Deadline: 27 April 2026 (June 2026 Session)

June 2026 Sitting:
• Results Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
• Global Release: 00:00 BST
• Regional Times: 07:00 SGT | 07:00 HKT | 06:00 ICT | 08:00 JST | 19:00 EST (Previous Day)
• Next Sitting Standard Entry Deadline: 27 July 2026 (September 2026 Session)

September 2026 Sitting:
• Results Date: Monday, 19 October 2026
• Global Release: 00:00 BST
• Regional Times: 07:00 SGT | 07:00 HKT | 06:00 ICT | 08:00 JST | 19:00 EST (Previous Day)
• Next Sitting Standard Entry Deadline: 2 November 2026 (December 2026 Session)
• Late Entry Cutoff: 9 November 2026

December 2026 Sitting:
• Results Date: Monday, 18 January 2027
• Global Release: 00:00 GMT
• Regional Times: 08:00 SGT | 08:00 HKT | 07:00 ICT | 09:00 JST | 19:00 EST (Previous Day)
• Next Sitting Standard Entry Deadline: 1 February 2027 (March 2027 Session)

Receiving Your Scores: SMS Verification vs myACCA Portal

ACCA candidates can access results through two primary channels: direct SMS text notification and the myACCA candidate portal. Due to heavy traffic spikes at 07:00 SGT, the portal frequently experiences queue throttling. To secure your mark without delays, opt in for SMS alerts inside your communication preferences.

SMS Opt-in Deadlines and Best Practices

ACCA locks communication preferences on the Wednesday prior to results release (roughly 115 hours before publication). To guarantee SMS delivery:
1. Log in to your myACCA portal before midnight on the Wednesday preceding score release.
2. Navigate to 'My Details' > 'Communication Preferences'.
3. Verify that your Singapore mobile number includes the country prefix ( ext{+65}) without spaces or hyphens.
4. Select 'Yes' for text messaging alerts for examination results.

If your SMS does not arrive by 07:15 SGT on results morning, avoid continuously refreshing the main landing page. Clear your browser cache, open a private browsing window, and navigate directly to your 'Exam Status & Results' sub-tab.

The 48-Hour Decision Matrix: Marginal Fail ( ext{45–49%}) vs Strategic Progression

Between results day and the standard entry deadline for the next quarter, Singapore candidates have roughly two weeks to make registration decisions. Standard exam booking closes within 14 days of results publication. The 48-hour protocol below outlines how to evaluate your score report:

Scenario A: The Marginal Fail Zone ( ext{45–49%})

Scoring between 45% and 49% indicates sufficient baseline technical knowledge but a breakdown in exam technique, time management, or professional skills marks. In Strategic Professional papers (SBR, SBL, AFM, APM, ATX, AAA), 20 marks are allocated exclusively to professional skills (commercial acumen, skepticism, evaluation, and communication).

Action Plan:
• Re-book immediately: Do not pivot to a new subject. Re-enter the same paper for the immediate upcoming sitting while technical concepts remain fresh in your working memory.
• Audit Professional Marks: If you fell short on papers like Strategic Business Reporting (SBR) or Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA), review whether your answers directly applied technical accounting standards (e.g., SFRS(I) / IFRS standards) to the scenario rather than reciting textbook rules.
• Calibrate Revision: Shift 70% of your revision hours from reading study texts to timed past-year question drafting on an AI-powered practice platform that provides immediate diagnostic feedback on your structured answers.

Scenario B: The Structural Deficit (< 45%)

A score below 45% signals foundational concept gaps rather than simple pacing issues. In computational or highly rule-driven papers like Performance Management (PM), Financial Management (FM), or Advanced Financial Management (AFM), a sub-45% score means key calculation mechanics or core principles were missed.

Action Plan:
• Evaluate your audit/tax busy season workload in Singapore. If the next sitting aligns with peak reporting cycles (January to April for local audit and corporate tax teams), consider whether attempting a retake alongside a new paper is feasible.
• Deconstruct the syllabus section by section. Rebuild core mechanics before attempting full 100-mark mock examinations.

Scenario C: The Clean Pass ( ext{50%+})

If you passed, register for your next modular step before the standard entry closing date to avoid late fees. Review your remaining papers against standard sequencing recommendations:

• Pairing SBR and AAA: Candidates planning to take Advanced Audit and Assurance should attempt Strategic Business Reporting either prior to or simultaneously with AAA, as AAA heavily depends on the reporting standards tested in SBR.
• SBL as a Standalone: Strategic Business Leader evaluates enterprise governance and commercial judgment. It pairs well alongside a lighter work quarter.
• Options Selection: Align your choice of optional papers (AFM, APM, ATX, AAA) with your career track—such as transaction advisory, corporate finance, management reporting, or external assurance in Singapore.

Connecting ACCA to Singapore CA (SCAQ) and CFA Pathways

Many finance professionals in Singapore manage multi-track credentials, balancing ACCA progression alongside the Singapore CA Qualification (SCAQ) or the CFA charter.

ACCA to Singapore CA Qualification (SCAQ) Transition

ACCA qualification offers recognized pathways to membership with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA). Qualified ACCA members can apply for the ISCA membership pathway or leverage reciprocal arrangements for the Singapore CA Qualification, fulfilling the local tax and business law requirements as required by the regulatory framework. If you are targeting public practice audit sign-off authority under ACRA, completing the necessary SCAQ Foundation/Professional modules remains essential.

ACCA and CFA Synergies

Candidates pairing ACCA with the CFA charter will notice strong technical overlap between Applied Skills Financial Management (FM) / Strategic Professional Advanced Financial Management (AFM) and CFA Level I & Level II Corporate Issuers, Equity Valuation, and Financial Statement Analysis (FSA). Scheduling ACCA AFM in the June or December window immediately before or after a CFA sitting creates compounding efficiencies. For more insights on multi-qualification strategies, explore our professional exam guides.

Structured 8-Week Retake Recovery Framework

If you need to resit a paper in the upcoming sitting, follow this structured weekly revision blueprint:

Weeks 1–2: Diagnostic Audit & Knowledge Recovery
• Analyze your previous examination performance breakdown.
• Identify syllabus areas where your confidence was lowest.
• Complete untimed, section-specific drill questions to close fundamental gaps.

Weeks 3–5: Timed Section Practice & Professional Skills Refinement
• Execute past exam questions under strict time constraints (allocate exactly 1.8 minutes per mark).
• In Strategic Professional papers, enforce head-to-scenario linkage for all 20 professional skills marks.
• Integrate Thinka's personalized study tools to simulate computer-based examination environments and receive objective performance benchmarks.

Weeks 6–7: Full 100-Mark Mock Examinations
• Complete at least two full 3-hour-and-15-minute mock exams under realistic exam conditions.
• Conduct an in-depth review of the official marking scheme to align your answer structures with examiner expectations.

Week 8: Final Polish & Exam Day Readiness
• Review high-yield standard summaries, formula applications, and formatting templates.
• Rest adequately before sitting your exam at your local test center or via remote invigilation.