Professional exam books
Second-hand study texts and exam kits for ACCA, CIMA, AAT, the SQE and medical finals - with an edition check for every paper, so you know which printing covers your sitting.
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What a paper really costs
Publisher prices against typical second-hand asks for current editions - exact prices vary by condition.
| Books per paper | New price | Second-hand | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
ACCA study text + exam kit BPP or Kaplan, per paper | £62-£78 | £25-£40 | up to £50 |
CIMA study text + exam kit Kaplan (official publisher) | £69-£73 | £25-£40 | up to £45 |
AAT study text + exam kit Kaplan or BPP, per unit | £51-£61 | £15-£30 | up to £40 |
Passed? Pass your books on.
Your books are worth the most while the edition is still current. Free to list, paid out after delivery.
Professional exam book guides
- Can you use last year's ACCA study text?A paper-by-paper guide to where an older edition is safe.
- Are your old CIMA and AAT books worth money?Which study texts still resell, and when to list them.
- Buying second-hand SQE booksCheck the sitting, edition, publisher updates and complete sets.
- Buying medical textbooks second-handCurrent editions, and when an older one is fine.
Read once, sold on
Professional study texts are used for one sitting, then sit on a shelf.
- Edition validity, checked
- Every book is printed for specific exam sittings. Our paper guides show exactly which BPP and Kaplan editions are still valid, so nobody buys an out-of-date text.
- Real savings per paper
- New texts and kits run £23-£48 each - a full qualification is hundreds of pounds. Current-edition used copies typically go for half or less.
- Constant turnover
- With sittings through the year, someone is always finishing the paper you're starting - and their barely-used books need a new home.
Sell while the edition is current
Editions expire on a schedule, so the best time to sell is straight after your exam - while the next candidate still needs that exact edition. Each paper guide lists the current BPP and Kaplan editions and the sittings they cover.