CPA Key Dates 2026 Semester 1

CPA Program – Key Dates for 2026 Semester 1

All times are Melbourne time. 

Please read the FAQs found in your dashboard for more information on the modules covered in the different quizzes, mid-semester test and practice exams. 

CPA Program Key dates and fees

Task or ActivityRecommended Date
Make a pledge1st day of Semester
Complete QuickFire Quiz 1Before the end of Week 3
Complete Mid-Semester TestTuesday 26 August
Complete QuickFire Quiz 2Before the end of Week 6
Complete QuickFire Quiz 3Before the end of Week 9
Complete Revision QuizzesBefore the end of Week 10
Complete Practice Exam 114 days before your final exam
Complete Practice Exam 27 days before your final exam

EventStart DateEnd Date
Results for S2/25 releasedFriday 28 November 9am
Enrolments open for S1/26Monday 1 DecemberTuesday 3 February
Guided Learning opens/closesMonday 19 JanuaryWednesday 29 April
Semester & Exam PeriodMonday 2 FebruarySunday 26 April
Ask the Expert forum8:00am Monday 2 February11:59pm Sunday 12 April
Ask the Expert forum
(Read only)
Monday 13 AprilWednesday 29 April
Exam schedulingWhen enrolments openMonday 9 February 6pm
Mid-Semester Test
– available for 10 days only
2pm Friday 27 February11:59pm Tuesday 10 March
Early deferral ($404)From enrolmentThursday 19 March
Late deferral ($545)Friday 20 MarchFriday 10 April
Practice Exam 12pm Tuesday 24 MarchWednesday 29 April
Practice Exam 22pm Friday 27 MarchWednesday 29 April
Exam periodMonday 13 AprilSunday 26 April
Results releasedFriday 5 June 9am

November 6, 2025