Didn’t get the grade you hoped for in A Level Accounting?

The good news is, you can resit your AQA A Level Accounting exam as a private candidate and aim for a better result.

How Do A Level Accounting Resits Work?

You can resit any or all of your A Level Accounting exam papers in the next available exam series.

Most A Level Accounting exams are held once per year, usually in May or June.

You’ll need to book your resit at an approved exam centre—these can include schools, colleges, or private exam centres.

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What Should I Know About Accounting Resits?

• You can choose to resit one or both exam papers, or all of them, depending on the exam board’s rules.
• Your highest grade will count for university or job applications.
• You’ll need to pay exam entry fees, and private candidates must book well in advance—places can fill up quickly.

How do you book and sit A Level exams as a private candidate?

Frequently Asked Questions

How many times can I resit A Level Accounting?

There’s no official limit—you can resit as many times as you wish.

Will universities know I’ve resat?

Universities may ask, but most accept resits, especially if you improve your grade.

How much does it cost to resit?

Fees vary by centre—expect around £100–£200 per exam.

See more about A Level exam fees here

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