
The ACCA APM (Advanced Performance Management) is one of the Strategic Professional level exams offered by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). It builds on topics covered in the Performance Management (PM) exam and focuses on how to apply performance management techniques in complex business environments to support strategic decision-making.
Key Syllabus Focus Areas:
Strategic planning and control
Performance measurement systems and design
Strategic performance measurement
Performance evaluation and corporate failure
Current developments in performance management
Skills Required to understand syllabus & paper:
Critical thinking and scepticism
Interpretation and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data
Strategic business acumen
Application of technical knowledge to real-world scenarios
Exam Tips to get success in actual exams:
Practice past exam questions extensively.
Get familiar with CBE tools (spreadsheets, word processor, etc.).
Structure your answers well: clear headings, bullet points, and concise explanations.
Always relate your answer to the scenario.
Don't just calculate — explain what the numbers mean strategically
Overview of ACCA Advanced Performance Management
Exam format: Computer-based exam (CBE)
Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes
Structure:
Section A: 1 compulsory case study question (50 marks)
Section B: 2 out of 3 questions (each worth 25 marks)
80 marks are relevant with Q&A's and 20 marks focuses on Proferssional skills