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AICPA has incorporated 2024–2025 provisions of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) into the REG and TCP exam sections — a major content shift for candidates testing after July 1.

🔗 https://www.surgent.com/exam-review/cpa-review/blog/important-cpa-exam-updates-schedule-changes-for-2026/

Information Systems Audit – Assessment Test (ISA-AT) scheduled for July 25, 2026.

🔗 https://www.icai.org/category/announcements

ICAI released the exam application form for CA Foundation, Intermediate (Sept 2026), and Final (Nov 2026). Deadline without late fee: July 19; correction window: July 23–25.

🔗 https://finance.careers360.com/articles/icai-ca-exam-form-2026-open-for-foundation-and-inter-sep-2026-final-nov-2026

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India published CA Foundation May 2026 exam results on icaiexam.icai.org and icai.org.

🔗 https://www.businesstoday.in/education/exams/story/icai-ca-foundation-result-2026-out-today-heres-how-you-can-check-and-download-your-result-540695-2026-07-03

FRM 2026 Syllabus Update: What Changed from 2025

The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) has finalized its curriculum updates for the FRM Exam 2026 cycle, applicable across all three exam windows — May, August, and November. As with most years, GARP kept Part I stable while concentrating change in Part II.

Part I: Minimal Change Out of 62 total chapters, none were added or removed. The only edits were wording-level revisions to two Quantitative Analysis topics: Hypothesis Testing (1 Learning Outcome Statement revised) and Stationary Time Series (5 LOS revised), with verbs expanded to emphasize calculation and application rather than pure conceptual recall. Candidates can safely begin with 2025 Part I materials, layering in a review of these two topics once updated books are available.

Part II: Substantial Revision Part II saw 12 new chapters added and 9 removed, with total required readings rising from 104 to 107. The heaviest overhaul hit Investment Risk, which added seven new chapters covering private market investing, hedge fund risk management, and distress-signal identification in alternative investments — while removing three older chapters, including two large ones with 8–10 LOS each. The Current Issues section, which GARP revises almost every year, was rebuilt to reflect AI in risk management, model validation, and systemic risk. Market, Credit, and Operational Risk saw only minor adjustments, and Liquidity & Treasury Risk remained largely stable. Illiquid Assets was also reassigned, moving into Book 5 (Risk Management and Investment Management).

Bottom line: Part I candidates can prep now with minimal risk of using outdated material. Part II candidates — especially those studying Investment Risk or Current Issues — should wait for or cross-check 2026-updated materials before relying on older prep books.

Sources:

• GARP, FRM Study Materials — garp.org/frm/study-materials
• Aswini Bajaj Classes, FRM 2026 Syllabus Changes: Part 1 & Part 2 Updates — aswinibajajclasses.com
• AnalystPrep, FRM Curriculum Changes 2025–2026 — analystprep.com/blog/frm-curriculum-changes-2025-2026
• SwiftIntellect, FRM 2025 vs 2026 Curriculum Updates — swiftintellect.com

AICPA has confirmed that the CPA Evolution model continues for 2026 with three core sections — FAR, AUD, and REG — and one discipline section chosen from BAR, ISC, or TCP. Pass rates for the new format continue to improve as candidates adapt to the restructured exam. Indian candidates pursuing CPA should note that the NASBA International Evaluation Services remains the primary route for credential evaluation, and several US states have specific residency or citizenship requirements worth checking before registration.

ICAI CA Final and Intermediate May 2026 exam results are expected to be declared in July 2026. Candidates can check results on icai.org and icaiexam.icai.org. The May 2026 exam saw strong participation with over 3 lakh candidates appearing across Foundation, Intermediate, and Final levels. ICAI has also announced that the new scheme of education and training continues to be the only applicable scheme from 2024 onwards — all students must ensure they are registered under the revised scheme.

Everything you need for the FRM November 2026 exams from GARP in one place: the exam dates for Part 1 and Part 2, the registration deadlines, the fees, and how to prepare. All dates and fees were cross-checked against GARP's published schedule.

FRM November 2026 exam dates

Registration deadlines and fees (per part, USD)

First-time candidates also pay a one-time USD 400 enrollment fee with their first Part 1 registration, and a deferral (if you need one) costs USD 250. Fees are per part and in US dollars; confirm the current amounts on GARP's site before you pay.

Can you still register for November 2026?

Yes. Standard registration is open until 30 September 2026 at USD 800 per part (early-bird pricing of USD 600 closed on 31 July). Once registered, the deadline to schedule your exam appointment is 24 October 2026.

How the FRM exam is structured

The FRM is a two-part, multiple-choice exam. Part 1 has 100 questions covering the foundations of risk management, quantitative analysis, financial markets and products, and valuation and risk models. Part 2 has 80 questions covering market, credit, operational and integrated risk management, treasury and liquidity risk, and current financial-market issues. Your Part 2 result is only graded once you have passed Part 1.

Final-weeks prep plan

• Drill practice questions under timed conditions: the FRM rewards accuracy at speed across a wide syllabus.
• Prioritise the higher-weighted topics in each part rather than trying to master everything equally.
• Sit at least one full timed mock per part, then review every miss.
• Schedule your exam appointment before the 24 October deadline to secure your preferred date and centre.

You can sharpen up right now with free risk-and-finance practice questions on Professional Career Club, with instant feedback and no signup needed.

Dates and fees are shown as published by GARP and can change; confirm the details for your registration on garp.org before you pay.

Candidates planning to sit ACCA exams in September 2026 have until July 27 to register at standard fees. Late entry remains open until August 3 but at significantly higher cost. The September window runs September 7 to 11 and covers Applied Skills and Strategic Professional papers. Remote exam options have been withdrawn from March 2026 onwards — all candidates must attend a physical exam centre. Results for September sitters will be released on October 19, 2026.

ACCA June 2026 exam results will be released on Monday July 13, 2026. Results go live in myACCA from just after midnight UK time — which means Indian candidates will see their results from approximately 4:30am IST. The June 2026 session had no late entry period so the September session is now the next opportunity for those who missed it. Standard entry for September 2026 closes July 27, 2026 and late entry closes August 3, 2026. Exams run September 7 to 11.