Advanced Performance Management
Design and evaluate performance systems at the top of the organisation.
Advanced Performance Management (APM) is an optional Strategic Professional paper focused on strategic performance measurement and management-control systems.
It builds on PM, evaluating how organisations design, use and improve performance measurement in a strategic context.
What you'll learn
- Strategic planning and control
- The impact of the external environment and risk
- Performance measurement systems and their design
- Strategic performance measurement (financial and non-financial)
- Performance evaluation and corporate failure
Scenario-based computer-based exam with professional-skills marks.
Exam formats follow the current ACCA syllabus — always confirm the latest timings and structure on accaglobal.com.
Common questions
Is APM more written than PM?+
Yes — it's evaluation-heavy. Strong exam technique and application to the scenario are essential, which we coach closely.
Should I pick APM?+
It suits students who prefer analysis over heavy computation. We'll advise based on your strengths and career goals.
This paper is coming soon.
It's on the way. Register your interest and we'll let you know the moment a batch opens — and help you plan the papers you can start today.