Ethics & Professional Skills Module (EPSM)
The EPSM is a mandatory online module that must be completed before claiming ACCA membership. It covers professional ethics, leadership, and business skills through interactive scenarios.
The EPSM is an online self-study module that all ACCA students must complete before claiming membership. It covers: professional ethics, scepticism, leadership, communication, commercial awareness, and digital mindset — through interactive case studies and reflection exercises. It takes approximately 60–90 hours to complete.
↗ ACCAYou can start EPSM after registering as an ACCA student. ACCA recommends completing it alongside or after Applied Skills. You must complete it before applying for ACCA membership (it is a mandatory pre-condition). The earlier you start, the less pressure near the end.
Access EPSM through MyACCA → My Studies → Ethics and Professional Skills Module. The module is free of additional charge (included in your annual subscription). Work through the interactive online content and assessments. It is self-paced — complete it at any time.
↗ MyACCAEPSM does not have a formal exam in the traditional sense. It includes multiple-choice questions, reflection activities, and scenario exercises throughout the module. Completion is tracked in MyACCA. There is no separate pass/fail result — successful engagement with all module activities leads to completion.
