MEDIA RELEASE

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) acknowledge the disruption experienced by candidates who were unable to complete the Audit and Risk (AR126) exam on 10 March 2026 due to a failure in a third-party exam delivery platform.

We sincerely apologise to affected candidates and acknowledge and understand their frustration, given the time and effort they have invested to meet the high benchmark set by the CA Program.

This disruption is being treated seriously and thoroughly reviewed. CA ANZ remains committed to maintaining the high standards expected of the CA Program.

This issue was caused by a failure in the external exam platform operated by a third-party provider. CA ANZ worked with the provider to resolve the issue and exams scheduled for 11 March proceeded successfully.

CA ANZ has offered affected candidates a choice of alternative arrangements, including a replacement exam date, an existing alternative exam sitting later in the term, or the option to withdraw from the subject without academic or financial penalty in accordance with our academic policies.

The options offered are designed to maintain fairness and equity across our entire subject cohort, while upholding the integrity of the Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting. This includes ensuring that all qualifying assessments are conducted under consistent, secure and rigorous conditions, in line with professional and regulatory expectations.

To further support preparation for the replacement exam, students will have access to complimentary exam support resources from our CA Study Masterclass (CASM) offering, as well as a dedicated teaching team webinar to be scheduled.