If you are studying ACCA in Kazakhstan, 2027 is the year to plan carefully. It is not just another exam year. It is the year the current qualification closes and the redesigned one begins. Miss a deadline now and the consequences can be bigger than a simple resit.
In this guide, we explain how ACCA sessions work, what we know about 2027 dates, what is still unconfirmed, and how students in Almaty, Astana and across Kazakhstan should plan. At Abeel School of Accountancy, we help students from Central Asia map out their papers every week, so this is the advice we give in our own counselling calls.
Important: ACCA publishes session dates in stages. Some 2027 dates are confirmed, and others are not yet. We clearly mark which is which below. Always verify on ACCA’s official important dates page before you book.
How ACCA Exam Sessions Work
ACCA runs four main exam sessions every year, in March, June, September and December. Here is how they differ:
- March and September offer Applied Skills and Strategic Professional exams, with a limited set of variants.
- June and December are the fuller sessions, with all variants available.
- Applied Knowledge exams (and some Corporate and Business Law variants) are taken on demand as computer-based exams, so you are not tied to the four sessions.
Every entry deadline is set at 23:59 UK time on the listed date. This detail catches Kazakh students out. Kazakhstan runs several hours ahead of the UK, so 23:59 in London falls in the early hours of the following day for you. Do not wait until the last evening. Book at least a few days early.
Confirmed Dates: What We Know Right Now
As of mid-October 2026, ACCA has confirmed the following:
| Session | Standard entry closes | Late entry closes | Exam week | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2026 | 2 November 2026 | 9 November 2026 | 7 to 11 December 2026 | 18 January 2027 |
Late entry is expensive. At the December 2026 session, an Applied Skills exam costs £160 at standard entry and £409 if you enter late. If you want a closer look at costs, read our guide to ACCA fees in Kazakhstan.
ACCA Exam Dates 2027: What Is Still to Be Confirmed
At the time of writing, ACCA has not published exact March and June 2027 dates on its important dates page. ACCA normally releases the following year’s calendar in the months after the December entry deadline, so keep an eye out.
Based on ACCA’s usual pattern, many tuition providers expect these windows, but please treat them as expected, not confirmed:
- March 2027: around the first week of March
- June 2027: around the second week of June, and this is the final sitting of the current Applied Skills and Strategic Professional exams
Also remember your annual subscription. It is due by 1 January each year, and if it lapses you can be removed from the student register, which would stop you from sitting an exam regardless of your booking.
The Big 2027 Dates Every Student Should Know
These milestones come from ACCA’s published transition timeline:
- Until June 2027: current syllabus. June 2027 is the last session for current Applied Skills and Strategic Professional exams.
- July 2027: first Foundations and Knowledge level exams under the new structure.
- September 2027: first Expertise and Strategic Professional exams under the new structure.
You can check the latest on ACCA’s future qualification timeline.
What Is Changing in the ACCA Qualification in 2027?
A quick summary so the dates make sense:
- Levels are renamed Knowledge, Expertise and Strategic Professional, with a Foundations entry level.
- The number of exams reduces from 13 to 11.
- Corporate and Business Law moves to the Knowledge level.
- Essential Employability Modules are added at each level.
- A Data Science Professional option joins the Strategic Professional choices.
How the 2027 Changes Affect Students in Kazakhstan
Here is where the dates turn into decisions.
1. You have a limited number of sittings left.
From December 2026, only a handful of sessions remain under the current structure: December 2026, March 2027 and June 2027. If you are mid-way through Applied Skills, plan which paper goes where.
2. Leave a buffer for resits.
Imagine you still need Audit and Assurance and Performance Management. Sitting one in December and the other in March leaves June as your safety net for a resit. Sitting both in June removes that cushion.
3. Choose your route if you are near the end.
Students close to finishing Strategic Professional may prefer to complete under the current structure. ACCA’s Transition Tool shows how your passes will map across, and ACCA has confirmed completed progress is protected.
4. Exam centres matter.
Computer-based exams are taken at approved centres. In Kazakhstan, the British Council acts as an examination centre for ACCA in Almaty and Astana, as explained on its professional exams page. Seats can fill up near deadlines, so confirm your venue early.
5. New students have flexible options.
If you are just starting, you can begin now under the current syllabus and transition later, or wait for the new structure. Most students do better starting early, since mapped credit protects what they pass.
6. Mind the seven-year rule.
Strategic Professional passes still expire after seven years. A sensible timeline protects your investment.
7. Time zones and technology.
With computer-based exams expanding, students outside the main cities benefit most from flexible on-demand sittings at the Knowledge level from July 2027.
For more detail, see our related articles on the ACCA New Syllabus 2027, ACCA Transition Timeline and Last Sittings Under the Old ACCA Syllabus.
A Simple Planning Calendar for Kazakh Students
- Now to 2 November 2026: decide which December papers you will sit, and book at standard entry.
- 7 to 11 December 2026: sit your exams.
- By 1 January 2027: pay your annual subscription.
- January 2027: receive December results, then plan March papers.
- March 2027: sit your next set, watching for ACCA’s confirmed dates.
- June 2027: use as your final chance or safety net under the current syllabus.
- July to September 2027: begin the new structure if you have papers left.
Why Plan with Abeel School of Accountancy
Dates are only useful if you have a plan to hit them. Abeel School of Accountancy is the only institute offering weekly live revision sessions, so you walk into every exam sitting well prepared and not hoping for a resit. Our Smart Course Completion approach lines up your remaining papers against the sessions that are left, so nothing slips past June 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions About ACCA Exam Dates 2027 in Kazakhstan
When is the next ACCA exam session?
The next session is December 2026, with exams from 7 to 11 December. Standard entry closes on 2 November 2026 and late entry on 9 November 2026.
Have ACCA exam dates for March and June 2027 been announced?
Not at the time of writing. ACCA usually publishes them later, so check its important dates page regularly.
What is the last ACCA exam sitting under the old syllabus?
June 2027 is the final sitting of the current Applied Skills and Strategic Professional exams.
When do the new ACCA exams start?
Foundations and Knowledge exams start in July 2027, and Expertise and Strategic Professional exams start in September 2027.
Where can I sit ACCA exams in Kazakhstan?
Computer-based exams are available through approved arrangements, including the British Council in Almaty and Astana. Confirm availability in your ACCA account.
Do ACCA deadlines follow Kazakhstan time?
No. They follow UK time, at 23:59. Because Kazakhstan is ahead of the UK, the cutoff arrives early the next morning for you, so book well in advance.
What happens if I do not finish before June 2027?
Your completed papers are mapped to the new structure, and ACCA’s Transition Tool shows how. You may have to take some new or different papers, so plan with your tutor.
How can Abeel School of Accountancy help me with exam planning?
We build a personal timeline using Smart Course Completion and support you with weekly live revision sessions, so you can sit the right papers at the right time.
Final Thoughts
ACCA exam dates for 2027 in Kazakhstan are best treated as a countdown. The confirmed deadlines are close, the final old-syllabus sitting is June 2027, and the new structure begins soon after. A little planning now can save you late fees, extra papers and stress later.
If you would like a clear, personal timeline, Abeel School of Accountancy is here to help. Book your free counselling session today.