LC Accounting exam-day guide
LC Accounting · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID in the name used on your registration. Confirm with the provider which ID forms it accepts and whether a second ID is required.
Admission confirmation and candidate number
Have your booking confirmation, candidate/registration number, and test-centre or online-proctoring details accessible. Confirm with the provider exactly what must be printed versus shown on a phone.
Approved calculator
Accounting exams normally permit only specific calculator models. Confirm the permitted model list and whether an on-screen calculator is supplied in the computer-based test; do not assume a model is allowed.
Permitted stationery
Pens, pencils, eraser, and an approved ruler are commonly allowed, but rules vary by centre. Confirm with the provider what is supplied versus what you must bring; loose paper is usually prohibited.
Timing and route plan
Confirm your reporting time, which is often earlier than the start time, and plan to arrive with margin for security checks and ID verification.
Exam regulations and permitted-items list
Read the current regulations for your sitting, including what is banned from the desk and the procedure for raising a query during the test. Policies change between sessions, so confirm with the provider.
Personal items storage plan
Phones, watches, bags, and notes are typically barred from the exam room. Confirm with the provider whether secure storage exists at your venue or whether you should leave valuables at home.
Access arrangements confirmation
If you have approved extra time, a separate room, or other adjustments, bring the confirmation. Confirm with the provider that the arrangement is recorded against your candidate number.
Medical and comfort items
Bring water and any medication you may need. Confirm with the provider in advance whether medication, food, or drinks are allowed at the desk and what evidence is required.
Rest and logistics the day before
Protect sleep, set two alarms, and confirm transport. Avoid last-minute cramming of new topics; review summaries and formula or standard lists instead.
Final formula and standard recall sheet
Prepare a one-page personal summary of ratios, journal logic, costing formulae, and accounting-standard triggers to review in the final hours. Confirm which reference material, if any, the provider supplies in the test.
Backup plan for online-proctored sittings
If sitting remotely, confirm system checks, camera and microphone requirements, permitted desk space, and the provider's procedure if your connection fails. Mark as needs_review until you have confirmed the current technical requirements.
Plan the day
Switch from learning new content to consolidating. Work through timed mixed-topic question sets and one full mock under exam conditions, then review errors by topic rather than re-reading notes. Build your one-page recall sheet of key formulae, double-entry patterns, and standard triggers. Confirm logistics: venue or proctoring setup, reporting time, ID, calculator model, and any access arrangements. Stop studying new material that is unlikely to be examined heavily.
Do a light review of your recall sheet and the topics you most often get wrong, then stop. Check the route and travel time, lay out ID, confirmation, calculator, and stationery in one place, and charge devices if the sitting is online. Eat normally, avoid alcohol, and go to bed at a reasonable hour. Do not attempt a full mock this late; it risks fatigue and anxiety without improving recall.
Eat a proper meal and arrive at the centre or log in early as instructed. Re-read only your one-page summary. During ID checks, follow staff or proctor instructions exactly. Once seated, take a few slow breaths, read the on-screen instructions and navigation controls before the clock matters, and note the total number of questions and marks so you can budget time per question.
Do a first pass answering questions you know, flagging anything uncertain, and leaving calculation-heavy items for a second pass. For computational questions, write the workings in the space or scratchpad provided, check units and signs, and sanity-check the magnitude of the answer. Read the requirement verbatim: many marks are lost by answering the question asked rather than the one expected. Watch the clock against your per-question budget, keep something in reserve for review, and ensure every question has an answer before time is called, since there is normally no penalty for guessing on objective items unless the provider states otherwise.
Rules to check
Bring valid photo ID in the name used at registration and present it when asked. If your ID name differs from your registration, confirm with the provider before test day how to resolve it; candidates without acceptable ID are commonly refused entry.
Keep only permitted items at your desk. Phones, smart watches, notes, and unauthorised calculators are typically prohibited, and possession can lead to invalidation even if unused. Confirm the permitted-items list with the provider for your specific sitting.
Follow all instructions from invigilators or proctors. Do not communicate with other candidates, do not attempt to view others' screens or papers, and raise your hand or use the on-screen tool if you need assistance rather than leaving your seat unannounced.
Confirm the break policy in advance. Some sittings have no scheduled breaks and others allow supervised breaks; leaving the room may involve ID re-checks and time may or may not stop. Ask the provider rather than assuming.
Do not attempt to remove or reproduce exam material. Copying, photographing, or sharing questions is normally a serious breach and can result in cancellation of results and further sanctions.
Understand the scoring before you sit. Confirm the pass mark, the number of questions or marks, and whether negative marking applies; if there is no negative marking, answer every question rather than leaving blanks.
If something goes wrong, such as a technical failure, illness, or disturbance, notify the invigilator or proctor immediately and follow the provider's recorded-incident procedure. Report it on the day where possible, as later claims are harder to support.
Declare any special circumstances according to the provider's process and deadlines. Do not assume that a mitigating-circumstances claim will be accepted; confirm the evidence required and the time limit with the provider.