Pass ACCA PM with confidence — first time.
More practice questions than any other provider. PTA gives you 1,000+ exam-standard PM questions, timed mocks, and expert video lectures — everything you need to walk into the exam ready for whatever Section C throws at you.
The ACCA PM paper — at a glance.
ACCA Performance Management (PM) is a 3-hour computer-based exam taken at quarterly sittings. It tests the ability to apply management accounting techniques to business scenarios — covering budgeting, variance analysis, performance measurement and decision-making. With a global pass rate of around 40%, it is one of the more challenging Applied Skills papers. Practice Tests Academy offers 503 Section A questions, 107 Section B case studies (535 tasks) and 69 Section C constructed-response questions, with timed mocks and expert video lectures included.
ACCA PM · Applied Skills
3 hours. 3 sections. 40% fail rate.
PM is a computer-based exam with a mix of objective tests, case studies, and constructed-response questions. It's one of the toughest papers at Applied Skills level — which is exactly why preparation matters.
What trips up most PM students — and how we fix it.
PM has the lowest pass rate of the Applied Skills papers. These are the three mistakes we see most often — and exactly how our course helps you avoid them.
The Challenge
Neglecting Section C practice
Section C is 40% of your marks — but most students skip the practice. These aren't bullet-point answers; they're scenario-based responses that need depth, structure, and real exam technique.
How PTA Fixes It
69 Section C scenarios — with full debriefs
Our question bank includes every past Section C scenario, each with detailed model answers and video debriefs so you learn exactly how to structure a top-scoring response.
The Challenge
Running out of time in the exam
PM gives you 3 hours to work across Section A, B, and C — and Section C's scenario questions eat your clock. Many students don't finish the paper, leaving easy marks on the table.
How PTA Fixes It
Timed mocks that train your pacing
Up to 3 full timed mocks under real exam conditions, plus tutor-marked feedback on how you're using your time. Walk in knowing exactly how long to spend on each section.
The Challenge
No clear strategy for exam day
Without a plan, students freeze on complex questions, spend too long on the wrong ones, and lose marks they should have nailed. Exam-day anxiety compounds everything.
How PTA Fixes It
A clear, repeatable exam-day playbook
Our tutors walk you through question prioritisation, time allocation, and stress-management techniques — so you know exactly how to attack the paper the moment the clock starts.
Pick the PM package that fits your study style.
Whether you need timed mocks, full practice with mocks included, or the complete course with video lectures — we've got a package to match. All prices in GBP, one-off payment, no hidden fees.
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ACCA PM
Mocks
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- Up to 3 full timed mocks
- 3-hour paper, all 3 sections (A, B, C)
- Detailed performance analysis
- Section C model answers included
- Tutor Q&A support
- 90 days access
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Practice Kit
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- 1,000+ exam-standard questions
- Filter by chapter, weakness, or unattempted yet questions
- Up to 3 mock exams included
- Detailed results analysis
- Chapter 1 video lectures (free)
- Tutor Q&A support
- 180 days access
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Course
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- Expert video lectures, bite-sized
- Flashcards & end-of-chapter tests
- 1,000+ exam-standard questions
- Up to 6 full timed mocks
- 69 Section C model answers
- Video debriefs of past exam papers
- Tutor-marked mocks (Ultimate)
- Pass assurance + money-back
- 1 year access (4 exam sittings)
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Mocks
Mix and match mocks across LW (GLO), PM, TX (UK), FR, AA and FM — and save 10%
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- Choose 1 or 3 mocks per paper
- Mix any of the 6 Applied Skills papers
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- Newest syllabus, 90 days access
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Practice Kits
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- 600+ exam-style questions per paper
- Mix any of the 6 Applied Skills papers
- 25% saving vs buying separately
- Newest syllabus, 180 days access
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Courses
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- PM, FR, AA, TX, LW & FM full courses available
- Mix any 2 or more papers
- 30% saving vs buying separately
- 1 year access (covers up to 4 sittings)
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STUDY NOTES
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What’s included
- Chapter-by-chapter study notes
- Key concepts highlighted and explained
- Prepared and illustrated by PTA
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What’s included
- Official BPP study materials, always up to date
- Study ebook. exam kit or both
- Discounted from BPP's retail price
ACCA PM Subscription
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- Cancel anytime
“Section C used to terrify me. PTA’s mocks made it routine — I walked into the exam ready.” — Sarah, UK student
Everything you need to pass PM — in 1 subscription.
Full PM course access — video, notes, questions, and mocks.
- Video lectures
- Study notes
- Interactive Q-bank
- 3 timed mocks
Summary notes are included. Tutor-marked mocks are available as a paid upgrade.
Access period: monthly subscribers get rolling monthly access; annual subscribers get 12 months.
- Monthly (£29/month): billed every 30 days. Cancel anytime — your access continues until the end of the current billing cycle.
- Annual (£299/year): one payment for 12 months of access. Save 14% compared to monthly billing.
- Refunds: annual subscribers can request a full refund within 7 days of purchase if no mock exams have been submitted.
From stuck to passing — in their own words.
PM students from around the world share how PTA helped them conquer Section C, manage their time, and walk into the exam with confidence.
I'd failed PM twice using other providers — Section C just kept breaking me. Switched to PTA for my third sitting and the Section C model answers and debriefs completely changed my approach. Passed with 62%.
Was working full-time and panicking about the 3-hour paper. The timed mocks were brutal at first but by the third one I actually finished with 10 minutes to spare. That made all the difference on exam day.
I'd already spent over CHF430 on Kaplan for another paper and still wasn't confident. PTA's course at CHF171 gave me way more practice — 1,000+ questions vs a couple hundred in my Kaplan textbook. Wish I'd found them sooner.
Pete has this way of explaining complex topics like variance analysis that just makes them click. No rushing, no jargon dump — he breaks everything down calmly until you actually get it. Brilliant teaching.
Start Your ACCA PM Journey for free
Not ready to commit yet? Try our free PM package — a real slice of the course with questions across all three sections, a video lecture, and even a mini mock. No credit card, no strings. Just 30 days of free access to see if we’re the right fit.
What’s Included in Your Free Package (Valid for 30 Days):
Section A Practice
Question bank for Chapter 1 (including 18 exam-like questions).
Section B Practice
Three item sets to help you master scenario-based tasks.
Section C Practice
Two full constructed-response questions to test your technique.
CH1 Video Lecture
Chapter 1 video lectures with integrated questions, flashcards, and TYU exercises.
Sec C Debrief
Video walkthrough from our tutor on how to tackle Section C — the section where most PM students lose marks.
Mini Mock Exam
One mini mock to test your knowledge and exam readiness.
30 days of free access — plenty of time to test-drive the platform before committing to a paid package.
Start your free trial now and see exactly how our PM course works — no card, no commitment.
Try it risk-free — we've got you covered.
We're confident our PM course works, and we're willing to back it with two promises. Try any paid package for 7 days — if it's not for you, we'll refund you in full. And if you complete the course but don't pass the exam, we'll extend your access for free so you can resit with confidence.
7-day money-back guarantee
Try your package for a full week. If it's not what you expected, we'll refund you — no questions asked.
Pass assurance
Don't pass after completing the course? We'll extend your access for free so you're ready for your resit.
Everything you need to know — and nothing you don't.
Quick answers to the questions PM students ask most.
Mocks: 90 days
Practice Kit: 180 days
Course (Master or Ultimate): 1 year — enough for 4 ACCA exam sittings
If you don't pass after completing the course, we'll extend your access for free under our Pass Assurance.
Ultimate (£229) adds 2 extra mocks (6 total), 3 tutor-marked mocks with personalised feedback, and the official BPP eBook. Pick Ultimate if you want expert eyes on your Section C technique before exam day.
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Your PM success starts with the right practice.
Join thousands of ACCA students who chose PTA for smarter practice, more mocks, and Section C mastery — at a fraction of the cost of Kaplan or BPP.