ACCA · Strategic Professional
SBL Strategic Business Leader books, second-hand.
The standard books for ACCA SBL from BPP and Kaplan - check which edition is worth buying, then get it used from someone who just passed.
Edition guide
SBL edition validity
Which ACCA Strategic Business Leader editions are valid for which exam sittings.
| Publisher | Product | Edition | Valid for exams | Status | New price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPP | Course Book | 2026-27 | September 2026 - June 2027 | Current | £46 |
| BPP | Exam Practice Kit | 2026-27 | September 2026 - June 2027 | Current | £28 |
| Kaplan | Study Text | 2026-27 | September 2026 - June 2027 | Current | £48 |
| Kaplan | Exam Kit | 2026-27 | September 2026 - June 2027 | Current | £30 |
| Kaplan | Study Text | 2025-26 | September 2025 - June 2026 | Expired | - |
| Kaplan | Exam Kit | 2025-26 | September 2025 - June 2026 | Expired | - |
Can I use an older SBL book?
ACCA's official syllabus-changes document lists no changes to this paper for 2026-27, so a 2025-26 study text covers the same ground. The community consensus (OpenTuition tutors included) is that an older text is fine if you pair it with a current exam kit - kit questions are updated every year.
Always double-check the edition against your exam sitting before buying. When in doubt, ACCA's official syllabus documents are free and definitive.
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