Why is ACCA amending the core paper rule ahead of the introduction of the new ACCA Qualification?
ACCA has made the decision to amend, but not completely remove, the core paper rule from the June 2006 exam session. The changes have been made to assist those students who are on the current scheme with their transition to the new ACCA Qualification. This is only a short-term change until the end of the current scheme. There is no core paper rule under the new ACCA Qualification. In the new qualification, students are not required to study, attempt and pass any papers together, including the Essentials papers in the Professional level.