Extenuating circumstances
Students may make representations regarding extenuating circumstances affecting their exam performance e.g. based on a medical condition, technical issues or exceptional or unforeseen circumstances. All applications should be submitted within:
• CAP1 and CAP2 exams- 48 hours from the final date of the relevant exam sitting.
• FAE exams – ten working days from the final date of the relevant exam sitting.
Applications received by the due date will be given full consideration in the adjudication of results by the relevant examination committee.
Supporting documents, if applicable, should be emailed to examextenuating@charteredaccountants.ie
| Level |
Exam date |
Deadline for application
|
| CAP1 Summer 2025 |
18 May- 22 May 2026 |
24 May 2026 |
| CAP1 Autumn 2025 |
14 September - 18 September 2026 |
20 September 2026 |
| CAP2 Summer 2025 |
22 June -26 June 2026 |
28 June 2026 |
| CAP2 Autumn 2025 |
28 September- 02 October 2026 |
04 October 2025 |
| FAE Summer 2026 |
11 August 2026 and 13 August 2026 |
27 August 2025 |
| FAE Autumn 2025 |
05 January 2026 and 06 January 2026 |
20 January 2026 |
Please review the extenuating circumstances policy before submitting the application form.
Have a query?
For queries regarding reasonable accommodation please contact the Access Support Executive, Laura Condron from our Support & Services page.
For queries regarding extenuating circumstances please contact the relevant exam executive from our Support & Services page.