What exactly is changing with ACCA exams from March?

Most remote testing will end, and in-person centres become the default for assessed papers. The goal is to reduce AI exam cheating risks and improve confidence in results. Limited exceptions may remain, but the core shift is toward supervised, centre-based sittings with stronger identity checks and invigilation.

Why does this matter for UK investors?

Exam integrity affects the audit talent pipeline, employer training budgets, and demand for testing capacity. Higher reliability can reduce retakes and disputes, but costs may rise initially. Investors should track centre utilisation, pricing for supervised sittings, and employer feedback on onboarding speed and exam fairness.

Will ACCA remote exams disappear completely?

ACCA plans to end most remote formats, not necessarily every exception. Details can vary by paper and circumstance. The main change is that centres become standard again. Candidates should check official booking guidance for their paper, location, and any approved accommodations before planning their study schedules.

How could this affect training providers and edtech?

Providers built around remote invigilation may see lower online volumes and more demand for centre capacity. Those with strong proctoring, identity checks, and item security should benefit. Edtech firms can pivot to supervised mocks, integrity analytics, and content that aligns with stricter assessment controls across ACCA papers.

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ACCA Exams December 30: Remote Testing Scrapped Amid AI Cheating

ByHuzaifa Zahoor December 31, 2025December 31, 2025

ACCA exams are moving back to in‑person settings from March after rising concerns about AI exam cheating and gaps in remote invigilation. For UK investors, this pivot signals changing risks and costs across accounting training, assessment providers, and firms that rely on new audit talent. We break down what changes, why it matters for the GB market, and which indicators to track as ACCA exams shift from remote delivery to centre-based testing in 2025.