Check your eligibilty for a reduced subscription

Answer a few questions to see if you may be eligible.

Will your earnings be more than 16,500 GBP in the next year?

Yes

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Are you in active employment?

Yes

Does your employer currently pay your membership fees?

Yes

You may be eligible for subscription assistance

Based on your answers, you may be eligible for a reduced subscription.

Documents that will help us process your application:

Proof of income:

Recent pay slips
Most recent tax returns

Employment status documents:

Employer letter confirming career break, maternity/paternity leave or reduced hours
Official documentation of unemployment status
Evidence of transition to part-time work
Or other documents you think might be relevant to your application

Your supporting documents should be in your name and dated within the last 3 years.

Are you in one of the following categories?

Raising a family full-time or are a full-time carer

Re-entered full-time education

Experiencing long-term unemployment

Suffering a prolonged illness that prevents you from working

Have left accountancy to pursue a religious vocation

None of the above

You may be eligible for an extended-leave subscription

If you are a full-time carer, you may be eligible for an extended-leave subscription.

To support your application, you need to provide relevant documentation.

Documents that will help us process your application:

Birth certificate confirming child is under 16 years old
Certificate confirming the need for full time care
Or other documents you think might be relevant to your application

Your supporting documents should be in your name and dated within the last 3 years.

You may be eligible for an extended-leave subscription

If you have re-entered full-time education, you may be eligible for an extended-leave subscription.

To support your application, you need to provide relevant documentation.

Documents that will help us process your application:

Letter of admission from your place of education
Enrolment verification or confirmation of student status
Academic programme acceptance letter
Or other documents you think might be relevant to your application

Your supporting documents should be in your name and dated within the last 3 years.

You may be eligible for an extended-leave subscription

If you’re not in current employment and unlikely to start work in the near future, you may be eligible for an extended-leave subscription.

To support your application, you need to provide relevant documentation.

Documents that will help us process your application:

Confirmation from your employer showing the end of contract
Confirmation of benefit claims
Or other documents you think might be relevant to your application

Your supporting documents should be in your name and dated within the last 3 years.

You may be eligible for an extended-leave subscription

If you are experiencing a long-term illness, you may be eligible for an extended-leave subscription.

To support your application, you need to provide relevant documentation.

Documents that will help us process your application:

Medical certificate
Doctor’s letter confirming medical leave requirements
Time-off recommendation from healthcare provider
Or other documents you think might be relevant to your application

Your supporting documents should be in your name and dated within the last 3 years.

You may be eligible for an extended-leave subscription

If you have left accountancy to pursue a religious vocation, you may be eligible for an extended-leave subscription.

To support your application, you will need to provide relevant documentation.

Documents that will help us process your application:

Official letter from your faith-based organisation
Verification letter from your religious or charitable organisation
Or other documents you think might be relevant to your application

Your supporting documents should be in your name and dated within the last 3 years.

You’re not currently eligible for a reduced subscription

Based on your answers, you don’t meet the criteria for a reduced membership subscription at this time.

You can continue your membership by paying the standard subscription fee.

We understand that situations can evolve. You’re welcome to apply again in future if your circumstances change and you meet the eligibility criteria.

If you’re having difficulty making payment you may want to review our payment options, which include part payment.

If you need further help, use the search feature on myACCA to quickly find the information you need. If you still need to get in touch, guidance on how to contact us is included in the answers provided.

You’re not currently eligible for a reduced subscription

Based on your answers, you don’t meet the criteria for a reduced membership subscription at this time.

We understand that situations can evolve. You’re welcome to apply again in future if your circumstances change and you meet the eligibility criteria.

If you’re having difficulty making payment you may want to review our payment options, which include part payment.

Before you apply

To avoid any delay in processing your application, get your supporting documents ready before you start.

If your documents are not in English, it would be helpful if you can provide an official translation so that we can review your application quickly.

We can only confirm your eligibility after we have reviewed your submitted application and supporting documentation.

A decision is usually made within 5 working days.

You'll be notified of the outcome of the application via your myACCA account and email.