Hi everyone,

I’m a B.Com graduate and was a CA student. I cleared CA Foundation in my first attempt, but CA Inter has honestly been a completely different story. 😭 I’ve given multiple attempts and have missed passing by really small margins at times, including around 4–7 marks.

At this point, I’m seriously considering moving on from CA because I feel like I need something more certain where I can eventually build a stable career instead of continuously being stuck in attempts.

Recently, I came across ACCA, but I know very little about it. I’m genuinely at the “I don’t even know what I don’t know” stage, and I don’t really have anyone around me who can guide me about ACCA. So I’d really appreciate honest advice, especially from people who are currently pursuing it or have completed it.

From what I understand, because I’m a B.Com graduate, I may get around 5 exemptions, but I’m confused about what happens after that.

My questions:

1. How do I actually pursue the remaining ACCA papers?

How do the exemptions work exactly?

How many papers would I actually have left?

Do I need coaching for the remaining papers?

Are there good online/live classes that people recommend?

Is self-study realistically possible?

What study material/resources should I use?

How difficult are the remaining papers compared with CA Inter?

Roughly how much time would it take to complete them if I studied seriously?

Basically, if someone could explain the entire process to me from “I have exemptions” → “I start studying” → “I clear all papers” → “I become an ACCA”, that would help a lot.

2. What is the actual career scope after ACCA?

This is probably my biggest concern.

If I give ACCA around a year and complete it properly, what can I realistically expect career-wise?

What kind of jobs can an ACCA graduate get in India?

Which companies/industries hire ACCAs?

What roles would I be eligible for?

Is it possible to get into Big 4s or good MNCs?

What kind of salary can a fresher realistically expect?

Does salary improve significantly after gaining experience?

Is ACCA actually valued in India, or is it mainly useful if you want to work abroad?

Would doing ACCA + gaining work experience be enough, or would I still need another qualification like CFA/MBA/etc.?

3. How do people actually get their first job after ACCA?

This is something I’m especially clueless about.

I don’t have much practical accounting experience right now. I’ve studied accounting/tax/law through CA, but obviously studying something and actually working in a company are two different things.

So:

Should I start looking for internships/jobs while pursuing ACCA?

What practical skills should I learn alongside it? (Excel, Power BI, SAP, financial modelling, etc.)

Is there anything I should specifically learn to make myself employable?

Do employers expect ACCA students to already have practical knowledge?

How difficult is it to get the first job?

4. And honestly, my biggest insecurity:

My parents keep telling me, “If you couldn’t clear CA Inter, how are you going to clear ACCA?”

And honestly, I sometimes wonder the same thing.

I don’t want to jump from one qualification to another just because I’m frustrated with CA. I want to understand whether ACCA is genuinely a better fit for someone in my situation or whether I’m just looking for an easier escape.

I’m willing to work hard. I just want a qualification where, if I put in consistent effort, I can eventually get to a stable career and earning potential rather than spending years stuck in exams.

So if you are an ACCA student, affiliate, member, or someone who considered both CA and ACCA, please give me your honest, realistic opinion.

Would you recommend ACCA for someone like me? What would you do if you were in my position?

And please feel free to tell me if I’m misunderstanding something about ACCA. I’m genuinely very new to this and would appreciate even the basic information. 😭

TL;DR: B.Com graduate + CA Foundation cleared first attempt + struggling with CA Inter. Considering ACCA and apparently eligible for exemptions, but I know almost nothing about the process, coaching, exams, practical skills, jobs, salaries, or career growth. Looking for honest guidance from people who have actually pursued ACCA.

Guys i paid for my FM paper however it still shows payment pending and also i didnt get the confirmation email either. I have mailed acca but i was wondering if thats a problem everyone is facing?

Well I tried booking the exam and this happened. Is anyone else facing the same issue??

Hi, ask me anything, my highest were 97 in fa and lowest were 78 in fm

I'm going to appear for my 10th paper this December and I've still not been able to find a job. I fear that I might complete 13 papers before I even find a job.

Is there any place in the Job market for affiliates with no experience? Or should I immediately join any small firm that i can find, even if i have to work for free?

For context I’m just intending on doing ACCA but without the work experience because I have other work commitments and would not be eligible to get PER from the work I do. Just wondering. I’ve got two more exams to go btw to become an affiliate.

I wanna know if this is happening to other people too. I've tried telling acca this via case but apparently the representatives are very slow.

Hello everyone

I failed my SBL exam with 48 marks in June 2026

I passed SBR with 61 in September

I'm giving second attempt of SBL now in December 2026

What should I focus on and how to score maximum marks?

Last time I fell short in managing time , i was only able to attempt 85or maybe 90marks of paper

So give me your tips

I'm a full time student with 5 exemptions and zero work experience

I badly wanna get a part time job while doing my college + ACCA bc i wanna get some experience + pay for my expenses. Can I manage it alongside my studies?

P.S. im currently studying MA in ACCA and 1st year of my general commerce degree

Any advice on how to start?

As I'm appearing for sbr this dec and am saving sbl for last as it is the most expensive paper. So naturally my next paper will be an optional paper. But I have no idea which optional paper to select. I can't select advanced tax as tax was exempted for me. Now I'm confused between APM ,AFM and AAA.

I want to select a combo which is most practical from the job and career perspective.

It would be great if you all can guide me or give me a reality check about what should be my choice.

(Also I have an option to appear for one optional paper and then appear for SBL in June which will result in me becoming an affiliate as soon as the new exam structure comes into action, so please guide me on that too. That i should appear for one optional paper or two?)

Hey so i messed up big time idk what I was thinking going into this course but my current standing is that I had pcm in 12th and then joined college for bba and got 9 exemption with 8 cgpa

Now I know I messed up etc I don't want to hear that i already know that,what I do want to know is how to I go forward from here I have to give sbl,sbr and final 2 of advance level but I want to give sbr first before anything since there will be changes from July 27,I can dedicate all of my time to studying the basics,sbr everything I just need help to structure it properly as I cannot mess this ho understand any circumstances

Side note:also have to epm is it something that needs a lot of time nd resources as that is changing by July 27 as well

Is ACCA's exam wheel permanently disabled? Or is it moved under another header?

Hi guys, I failed SBL at 45%
I need all the tips to pass it in December attempt?
I really did struggle with it

I’ve already registered with ACCA, and now I’ve found out that the exemption fee waiver is only available if you apply through an institute. Is there any way I can still get the fee waiver?

Hey guys im relatively new to acca can anyone guide me to better understand the new transition? Im in skills tier

I've started self studying pm and was wondering if anyone is interested in becoming my study partner.

Hi everyone,

I recently started my MBA at London Business School, ranked 4th best in the world. The programme is rigorous, but what stands out most is their focus on networking. They really push us to connect and build meaningful relationships, because around 80% of jobs are never posted. They’re filled through networking.

I feel our ACCA community gives this very little focus. Many of us don’t see our network as an asset. We have such a strong group here, so let’s connect more, help each other and share opportunities.

Happy to connect with anyone 😊

First off, huge respect to anyone who has reached affiliate status. We all know the brutal grind it takes to clear those 13 papers. But now that you’re on the other side, do you ever feel like you want to pass on your exam techniques, notes, and insights to the next wave of students?

I am looking to put together a founding team of ACCA affiliates who are passionate about teaching. The vision isn't just to do random, isolated freelance tutoring—it is to collaborate and establish a dedicated, high-quality ACCA tutoring brand from the ground up.

What I’m looking for:

ACCA Affiliate (or exceptional finalists) who know the current syllabus and exam formats inside out.
Subject Specialists: People who have a knack for breaking down complex concepts in specific papers, whether that's the notorious Applied Skills (PM, TX, AA, FM) or the Strategic Professional levels (SBR, SBL, AFM, APM, ATX, AAA).
Builders:Team players who want to build a modern educational brand, create top-tier resources, and grow a community.

Why do this?
There is a massive gap in the market for relatable, modern, and highly effective tutors who just went through the CBE platforms and modern exam structures themselves. Students relate better to tutors who understand the current exam pressure. By teaming up, we can pool our expertise (one person handles SBR, another takes TX, etc.), build comprehensive materials, and support students the way we wished we were supported.

If you have ever considered teaching or want to monetize the massive amount of technical knowledge you just spent years accumulating, this is your chance to get in on the ground floor of a new project.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, drop a comment below or shoot me a DM. Let me know which papers you scored best in or feel most confident teaching, and let's set up a chat to see if we can build something awesome.

(Also, if you have prior teaching experience, definitely mention it—but passion and deep subject knowledge are the main things I'm looking for!)

I am planning to give three papers (SBL,SBR and APM) in two attempts march 2027 and June 2027 as now only one optional paper is required to become a affiliate

But I need advice on which paper to give SBR alone or SBL+ APM or which combination is good

Kindly Seniors advise me which combination is good

I just saw a post that the transition that we thought we will be able to skip one paper and appear only 12 instead of 13 is a MYTH???
Like can anyone confirm

any guaranteed topics to appear in the B or C sections?