Student FAQs

Holders of recognised qualifications may apply for subject-by-subject exemptions. Present your academic transcript to an ICPAU Student Engagement Officer for assessment. If approved, pay for the exempted papers and accept the exemptions in the student portal before entering examinations.

Read the exemption guidance.

Normally, complete a lower level before proceeding to the next. The 2026 brochure permits a candidate with at most two outstanding subjects at Level I or Level II to attempt those subjects alongside some subjects at the next level, subject to restrictions on combinations. Complete Level III before registering for Level IV.

Check the progression rules and prohibited paper combinations in the brochure before choosing papers.

Pay the prescribed examination fees before registering through the ICPAU student portal. Choose your papers and centre within the registration period. Late registration applies only to continuing students; new students must register within the normal registration period.

Check the examination calendar and log in to the student portal.

Withdraw entries online during the normal or late registration period. The brochure states that withdrawals are not permitted after the registration deadline. Examination payments may be used for subsequent examination sittings or outstanding dues; an entry not withdrawn within the permitted period may result in forfeiture of the payment.

The pass mark is 50% for each subject. Results slips show the actual mark alongside the pass or fail outcome. Consult the brochure for information about certificates and results slips.

ICPAU conducts examinations but does not provide tuition. Students may study with recognised tuition providers and should prepare adequately for each paper.

Find a recognised tuition provider.

Write to students@icpau.co.ug to report the loss and request guidance. Follow the registration-card replacement procedure in the 2026 student brochure and confirm the applicable replacement charge with ICPAU.