End of online exam: World’s largest accounting body scraps online tests; unable to halt cheating’

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will cease offering online exams for most students from March 2026, citing a rise in sophisticated cheating methods. This decision follows concerns raised by the Financial Reporting Council about cheating in professional exams, with instances found even among top accounting firms.

End of online exam: World’s largest accounting body scraps online tests; unable to halt cheating’
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will cease offering online exams for most students from March 2026, citing a rise in sophisticated cheating methods. This decision follows concerns raised by the Financial Reporting Council about cheating in professional exams, with instances found even among top accounting firms.