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Classroom ACCA tuition in Doha with an ACCA Gold Approved Learning Partner, from Applied Knowledge to Strategic Professional, with exam preparation and help with exemptions.
Course content
ACCA PM syllabus and topics
The Performance Management syllabus has these main areas:
Management information systems, big data and data analytics
Cost and management accounting techniques, including environmental management accounting
Decision-making techniques, risk and uncertainty
Budgeting, standard costing and control
Performance measurement in private, public and not-for-profit organisations, including divisional performance and transfer pricing
Employability and technology skills
Source: ACCA’s Performance Management syllabus and study guide, September 2026 to June 2027. Check the current guide on accaglobal.com before your exam.
ACCA PM exam format
A three-hour computer-based exam. All questions are compulsory.
Section A: 15 two-mark objective test questions.
Section B: three case-style questions, each with five two-mark objective test questions.
Section C: two 20-mark constructed response questions, one on performance measurement and control and one on decision-making and/or budgeting.
ACCA has updated some learning outcomes for 2026-27, including data analysis methods (descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analytics), environmental management accounting techniques and transfer pricing. See the summary of changes in ACCA’s study guide.
Where PM fits in the ACCA Qualification
PM is one of the six Applied Skills exams, the second level of the ACCA Qualification. All six are compulsory unless you hold an exemption. Exemptions from earlier study can reduce the number of exams you sit.
PM builds on the knowledge gained in Management Accounting (MA).
It prepares you for Advanced Performance Management (APM) at Strategic Professional level.
ACCA has announced a redesigned qualification from September 2027. See our ACCA course page for an overview, and check your own transition dates with ACCA.
Who should study ACCA PM?
ACCA students at Applied Skills level
Management accountants and financial analysts
Budget, cost and performance reporting staff
Studying ACCA PM at Leaders Training Centre
Classes run in the classroom at our centre in Doha. Contact an advisor for the next PM batch, timings and fees, or to check which exams you need after exemptions.
You register as an ACCA student and book your exams with ACCA. Leaders provides the tuition. For the whole qualification, see ACCA in Qatar.