How to Book ACCA Exams: Complete Step-by-Step Guide 2026
How to book your DipIFR December 2026 exam entry in myACCA
A simple 6-step walkthrough for the Diploma in International Financial Reporting (IFR – INT) — December 2026 sitting.
Quick answer: Log into myACCA, click Book an exam, open the International Financial Reporting (IFR) session, set your version to International, add it to your plan and Confirm availability, then choose a test centre, pick a date and pay. Exam entry opens 4 August 2026 and closes 2 November 2026; the exam runs 10–11 December 2026.
Key dates — December 2026 DipIFR
| Exam entry opens | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Initial registration deadline (new DipIFR students) | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Standard exam entry deadline | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Exam dates | 10–11 Dec 2026 |
| Opt in for results by text (at least 7 days before) | by 11 Jan 2027 |
| Results released | 18 Jan 2027 |
Step-by-step: booking your exam
Log into myACCA and click “Book an exam”
Sign in to myACCA. On your dashboard, scroll to Helpful links and click the arrow on the Book an exam card.
Open the International Financial Reporting (IFR) session
On the booking screen, make sure the sitting shows December 2026, then click International Financial Reporting (IFR) to expand it and reveal the exam options.
Select the December 2026 IFR sessionChoose your version and language
Click Choose a Version. In the pop-up, set the regional version and language to International, then click Set version.
Set version → InternationalAdd to your plan and confirm availability
Choose Session CBE as the exam method and click Add to your plan. Check the fee shown against your plan, then click Confirm availability — you’ll be transferred to ACCA’s booking partner to pick a seat.
Your plan → Confirm availabilitySelect your exam on the dashboard
On the booking partner’s Dashboard, under Computer-Based Exams → Select Exam, click CBE_IFR_INT: Diploma in International Financial Reporting (IFR - INT).
Dashboard → Select CBE_IFR_INTFind an appointment, book and pay
Enter your test centre location (for example, Bengaluru), choose your exam date (10 or 11 December 2026) and click Search. Pick an available slot, then complete payment to confirm your booking.
Find an appointment → Search → Pay⚠️ Book early — seats are filling fast
ACCA has moved to a new exam booking system, and there is currently a backlog of students trying to book. In high-demand centres such as Mumbai, Delhi and the UAE, seats can sell out well before the deadline.
Our advice: if you’re sitting in one of these cities, book your exam between 15–30 September 2026 at the latest to secure your preferred date and centre.
Cancellation and transfer policy
You can cancel a booked exam up to 2 November 2026. The amount you paid is held as credit toward your next exam booking — you don’t lose it.
No cancellations are allowed after 2 November 2026.
Want your results by text?
You can receive your DipIFR results by SMS, but you must opt in through myACCA at least seven days before results are released — so by 11 January 2027 for the December 2026 sitting. You only need to opt in once; all future results are then sent by text automatically.
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Explore DipIFR study optionsDipIFR December 2026 — frequently asked questions
When does DipIFR December 2026 exam entry open and close?
Exam entry opens on 4 August 2026 and the standard entry deadline is 2 November 2026, at 23:59 UK time.
When is the DipIFR December 2026 exam?
The exam is held on 10–11 December 2026.
Do I need to register as a DipIFR student before booking?
Yes. New students must complete initial DipIFR registration by 30 September 2026 to be eligible for the December 2026 sitting.
Which version should I choose in myACCA?
Choose the International (INT) version. The DipIFR paper is booked as CBE_IFR_INT.
How much is the DipIFR exam entry fee?
The fee is shown at the plan stage before you pay (GBP 151.00 in the example above). Fees can change, so confirm the current amount in myACCA when you book.
When are DipIFR December 2026 results released?
Results are released on 18 January 2027. To get them by text, opt in via myACCA at least seven days before — by 11 January 2027.
