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ACCA Applied Skills — Financial Reporting (FR)
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ACCA ACCA Qualification License: Complete Roadmap
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Phase 1: Framework, IFRS 18 and Core AssetsYou are here
Master the conceptual and regulatory framework, IFRS 18 presentation, and IAS 16/IAS 38/IAS 36/IAS 2 measurement of assets.
Phase 2: Complex Transactions
Study IFRS 9/IAS 32 financial instruments, IFRS 16 leases, IAS 37 provisions, IAS 12 tax, IFRS 15 revenue, IAS 20 grants and IAS 21 foreign currency.
Phase 3: Single-Entity and Group Accounts
Prepare single-entity statements and consolidated financial statements under IFRS 3, IFRS 10 and IAS 28, including goodwill, NCI and intra-group adjustments.
Phase 4: Interpretation and Exam Practice
Calculate and interpret ratios, prepare statements of cash flows, then rehearse full Section A/B/C exams under timed conditions.
Can You Take the ACCA FR Exam?
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- •Register as an ACCA student and remain in good standing
- •Knowledge equivalent to Financial Accounting (FA/FFA) is assumed before attempting FR
- •Book the FR exam within an available exam session or on-demand window
- •Comply with ACCA exam regulations and the candidate code of conduct
ACCA FR Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
8-14 weeks for most candidates studying part-time alongside work.
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
ACCA computer-based exam centres and remote-proctored sittings where available
Retake Policy
Candidates who do not pass FR may resit in a later exam session, subject to ACCA's maximum attempts policy across the qualification.
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Reported exam pass rate: ACCA publishes FR pass rates by session; the last nine sittings ranged from 48% to 52% (June 2026 52%, March 2026 50%, December 2025 51%, September 2025 48%). These figures describe exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep user outcomes. Check the exam sponsor’s website for published statistics.
100 Practice Questions
FR-style objective drills covering topics from syllabus areas A-D and current IFRS, including IFRS 18.
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Adaptive guidance targets weak standards such as IFRS 16, IAS 12, IFRS 15 and consolidation.
2026 Updated
Reflects the S26-J27 syllabus, including IFRS 18 replacing IAS 1 and current exam structure.
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What You'll Study
12 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: The Conceptual Framework & Qualitative Characteristics
3 sections
Chapter 2: Regulatory Framework, Standard Setting & IFRS 18 Foundations
5 sections
Chapter 3: Tangible Non-Current Assets
4 sections
Chapter 4: Intangibles, Impairment & Inventories
4 sections
Chapter 5: Leases and Revenue from Contracts
4 sections
Chapter 6: Financial Instruments, Provisions, Tax & Currency
5 sections
Chapter 7: Financial Analysis & Ratio Performance
6 sections
Chapter 8: Cash Flows and Group Analysis
3 sections
Chapter 9: Preparation of Single-Entity Financial Statements
5 sections
Chapter 10: Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
4 sections
Chapter 11: Consolidated Profit or Loss and Associates
5 sections
Chapter 12: ACCA FR CBE Exam Strategy and Technique
3 sections
ACCA FR Exam Details
ACCA Applied Skills — Financial Reporting (FR)
Administered by ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) content outline
The need for and characteristics of a conceptual framework, recognition and measurement, the regulatory framework, IFRS 18 presentation and disclosure, and the concepts and principles of groups.
IAS 16, IAS 38, IAS 36, IAS 2/IAS 41, IFRS 9/IAS 32 financial instruments, IFRS 16 leases, IAS 37 provisions, IAS 12 taxation, IFRS 15 revenue, IAS 20 grants, and IAS 21 foreign currency.
Calculation and interpretation of profitability, liquidity, efficiency and gearing ratios, the statement of cash flows under IAS 7, limitations of ratio analysis, and earnings-quality issues.
Preparation of single-entity statements and consolidated financial statements for a non-complex group under IFRS 3, IFRS 10 and IAS 28, including goodwill, NCI, and intra-group adjustments.
Using the computer-based exam tools (spreadsheet and word-processing response areas) effectively, navigating the exam, and presenting answers professionally.
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12 Chapters
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What's Next After the ACCA FR?
After passing the ACCA FR, you can pursue these career paths
ACCA SBR
Progress to Strategic Business Reporting, which builds directly on FR's IFRS and group accounting foundations
ACCA AA
Pair FR with Audit and Assurance to connect reporting standards with audit evidence and assertions
ACCA PM
Complement reporting with Performance Management for cost, decision and performance analysis
ACCA TX
Add Taxation to deepen understanding of tax computations underpinning deferred tax in FR
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