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ACCA · December 2026 Exam Session

ACCA Activity Plan for December 2026

Follow a structured ACCA exam-preparation plan designed to take you from learning the syllabus to applying your knowledge under exam conditions. Each paper follows a planned sequence of learning activities, assignments, progress tests and mock exams, with tutor feedback helping you identify weaknesses and improve before exam day.

The Vertex approach

From Learning the Syllabus to Exam Preparation

Understanding the syllabus is only the first part of preparing for an ACCA exam. Students also need opportunities to apply their knowledge, work through exam-style tasks, and recognise where further improvement is needed.

The learning phase

Watching lectures and question videos and reading your complete notes or study texts build your knowledge. But such knowledge alone is not enough to pass the exam.

The exam-preparation phase

Knowing is different from doing. Real readiness comes from practising exam-standard questions yourself, then having your work reviewed by tutors with detailed feedback exactly what this activity plan delivers.

Alongside these assignments and tests, there are quizzes for every chapter in the curriculum. For the schedule of additional weekly live sessions, see the ACCA live classes page.

How the activity plan works

A Structured Route to Exam Preparation

The activity plan combines four key types of preparation activities. The exact number and sequence vary by paper, based on the requirements of the December 2026 study programme.

Orientation session

Understand how your paper is assessed, how to use the activity plan, and how to approach your studies effectively.

Assignments

Complete topic-focused tasks and submit your work for tutor feedback, helping you identify weaknesses while there is still time to improve.

Progress tests

Check your understanding and ability to apply what you've learned across different sections of the syllabus.

Final mock exam

Complete a full-syllabus mock to assess your preparation, practise working under exam conditions, and identify your final revision priorities.

Why it works

Why follow the ACCA activity plan?

Structured & proven

A clear week-by-week path for every paper removes guesswork, so you always know what to do next.

Detailed tutor feedback

Your assignments and tests are marked by experienced tutors, so you learn from every mistake before the real exam.

Track your progress

Regular progress tests and a final mock show exactly how ready you are — and where to focus your remaining time.

The full plan · ACCA Dec 2026

Activity plan for every paper

The complete schedule of orientation, assignments, progress tests and mock exams for each ACCA paper this exam session. Filter by level to find your paper.

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PM
F5
Performance Management
Applied Skills
9 activities · 4 assignments · 3 tests · 1 mock
  • Orientation Session
    Start
  • Assignment 1: Costing
    A1
  • Assignment 2: Decision Making
    A2
  • Test 1: Costing and Decision Making
    T1
  • Assignment 3: Budgeting
    A3
  • Assignment 4: Variances
    A4
  • Test 2: Budgeting and Variances
    T2
  • Test 3: Performance Measurement
    T3
  • Mock Exam: Full Syllabus
    Mock
TX
F6
Taxation (UK Variant)
Applied Skills
9 activities · 4 assignments · 3 tests · 1 mock
  • Orientation Session
    Start
  • Assignment 1: Chapters 1 and 2
    A1
  • Assignment 2: Chapters 3 to 7
    A2
  • Test 1: Chapters 1 to 7
    T1
  • Assignment 3: Chapters 8 to 12
    A3
  • Assignment 4: Chapters 13–17
    A4
  • Test 2: Chapters 8 to 17
    T2
  • Test 3: Chapters 18 to 25
    T3
  • Mock Exam: Full Syllabus
    Mock
FR
F7
Financial Reporting
Applied Skills
9 activities · 4 assignments · 3 tests · 1 mock
  • Orientation Session
    Start
  • Assignment 1: IAS 16, 23, 38, 40
    A1
  • Assignment 2: IAS 36, 37 and 41
    A2
  • Test 1: IFRS 15; IAS 16, 38, 40, 36, 37, 23
    T1
  • Assignment 3: IAS 12, IFRS 9
    A3
  • Assignment 4: IFRS 5
    A4
  • Test 2: IFRS 9, 16; IAS 12, 20, 21, 10, 2, 41
    T2
  • Test 3: IAS 33; Consolidated FS, Interpretation & Final Accounts
    T3
  • Mock Exam: Full Syllabus
    Mock
AA
F8
Audit & Assurance
Applied Skills
9 activities · 4 assignments · 3 tests · 1 mock
  • Orientation Session
    Start
  • Assignment 1: Code of corporate governance
    A1
  • Assignment 2: Code of ethics
    A2
  • Test 1: Chapters 1 to 4
    T1
  • Assignment 3: Audit planning & risk
    A3
  • Assignment 4: Internal control
    A4
  • Test 2: Audit evidence — substantive procedures
    T2
  • Test 3: Audit reporting
    T3
  • Mock Exam: Full Syllabus
    Mock
FM
F9
Financial Management
Applied Skills
9 activities · 4 assignments · 3 tests · 1 mock
  • Orientation Session
    Start
  • Assignment 1: Working Capital Management
    A1
  • Assignment 2: Investment Appraisal
    A2
  • Progress Test 1: Working Capital & Investment Appraisal
    PT1
  • Assignment 3: WACC (Weighted Average Cost of Capital)
    A3
  • Assignment 4: Business Valuation
    A4
  • Progress Test 2: WACC and Business Valuation
    PT2
  • Progress Test 3: Risk Management
    PT3
  • Final Mock Exam: Full Syllabus
    Mock
SBR
Strategic Business Reporting
Strategic Professional
9 activities · 4 assignments · 3 tests · 1 mock
  • Orientation Session
    Start
  • Assignment 1: IFRS 15 — Revenue recognition criteria
    A1
  • Assignment 2: IAS 16, IAS 36, IFRS 13
    A2
  • Test 1: Chapters 1–4
    T1
  • Assignment 3: IAS 19, IAS 37, IAS 12
    A3
  • Assignment 4: IFRS 9, IFRS 16
    A4
  • Test 2: Chapters 5–9
    T2
  • Test 3: Chapters 10–14
    T3
  • Mock Exam: Full Syllabus
    Mock
SBL
Strategic Business Leader
Strategic Professional
9 activities · 4 assignments · 3 tests · 1 mock
  • Orientation Session
    Start
  • Assignment 1: Chapters 1 to 3
    A1
  • Assignment 2: Chapters 4 to 6
    A2
  • Test 1: Chapters 1 to 5
    T1
  • Assignment 3: Chapters 7 to 9
    A3
  • Assignment 4: Chapters 6 to 11
    A4
  • Test 2: Chapters 10 to 12
    T2
  • Test 3: Chapters 12 to 15
    T3
  • Mock Exam: Full Syllabus
    Mock
AFM
Advanced Financial Management
Strategic Professional
9 activities · 4 assignments · 3 tests · 1 mock
  • Orientation Session
    Start
  • Assignment 1: Ethics and Investment Decisions
    A1
  • Assignment 2: NPV versus APV
    A2
  • Progress Test 1: Chapters 1–5
    PT1
  • Assignment 3: Business Valuation
    A3
  • Assignment 4: Risk Management
    A4
  • Progress Test 2: Chapters 6–10
    PT2
  • Progress Test 3: Chapters 11–15
    PT3
  • Final Mock Exam: Full Syllabus
    Mock
AAA
Advanced Audit & Assurance
Strategic Professional
9 activities · 4 assignments · 3 tests · 1 mock
  • Orientation Session
    Start
  • Assignment 1: Risk assessment
    A1
  • Assignment 2: Audit procedures
    A2
  • Test 1: Sections 1–3
    T1
  • Assignment 3: Evaluation of the Audit Report
    A3
  • Assignment 4: Evidences expected
    A4
  • Test 2: Sections 4 and 6
    T2
  • Test 3: Sections 7 and 9
    T3
  • Mock Exam: Full Syllabus
    Mock
APM
Advanced Performance Management
Strategic Professional
4 activities · 2 tests · 1 mock
  • Orientation Session
    Start
  • Test 1: Chapters 1 to 5
    T1
  • Test 2: Chapters 6 to 10
    T2
  • Mock Exam: Full Syllabus
    Mock
Who it's for

Who is the ACCA activity plan for?

The activity plan is designed for ACCA students preparing for the December 2026 exam session who want a structured approach to exam preparation.

It covers Applied Skills papers including PM, TX, FR, AA, and FM, as well as Strategic Professional papers, including SBR, SBL, AFM, APM, and AAA. Students following a Complete Learning Pack can use the plan alongside their recorded lectures and study resources.

Questions

ACCA activity plan — FAQs

What is the ACCA activity plan?

The ACCA activity plan is a structured exam-preparation schedule for each paper. It sets out orientation, assignments, progress tests, question practice and a final mock exam, so you move from learning the syllabus to being genuinely exam-ready — with detailed tutor feedback along the way.

Why is exam practice more important than only watching lectures?

Knowing is different from doing. Watching video lectures and reading study texts builds knowledge, but passing the exam requires practising exam-standard questions under realistic conditions and getting your work reviewed. The activity plan is designed to deliver exactly that.

Which ACCA papers does the activity plan cover?

It covers the Applied Skills papers — PM (F5), TX (F6), FR (F7), AA (F8) and FM (F9) — and the Strategic Professional papers — SBR, SBL, AFM, APM and AAA — for the December 2026 exam session.

Do I get feedback on my assignments and tests?

Yes. Your assignments and tests are reviewed by experienced tutors who provide detailed feedback, so you can correct mistakes and improve your exam technique well before exam day.

Are there chapter quizzes as well as assignments and tests?

Yes. In addition to the assignments, progress tests and final mock exam, there are quizzes for every chapter in the curriculum to help you check your understanding as you go.

Where can I see the ACCA live session schedule?

The weekly live session timetable runs alongside the activity plan. You can view it on the ACCA live classes page, which lists the day, time and tutor for every paper.

Follow a Structured ACCA Study Plan

Combine your ACCA course, structured activities, and tutor feedback to build towards the December 2026 exam session with a clearer preparation routine.