Study Tips
The real cost of cancelling your course
03 Jun 2025
We understand that life gets busy. Whether it’s work pressure, personal commitments or simply feeling burnt out after an exam, it can be tempting to pause your studies or cancel your subscription altogether. You may even feel like you’ve earned a break after sitting your exam – and we don’t blame you. But before you hit pause, it’s worth thinking about the bigger picture.
Cancelling your subscription might feel like a short-term relief, but it often comes at a much greater cost than expected, both in time and money. Here’s why seeing your studies through to the end really pays off.
You’re only partway to the finish line
If you’ve completed a subject or two of your ACCA qualification, that’s a great achievement. But partial completion doesn’t get you qualified. Employers are looking for fully qualified accountants - people who have proven their ability to commit, follow through, and succeed in their studies.
Stopping short of the full qualification doesn’t just limit career prospects and progression, it also delays the higher-earning potential you’re working towards, ultimately costing you more money.
The truth is, each step you take towards qualification matters — but the biggest rewards only come when you cross the finish line.
You lose momentum and motivation
Cancelling your course just after an exam might seem harmless, especially if you plan to come back later. But returning to study after a long break can be surprisingly difficult. You may forget key knowledge, lose confidence or struggle to pick up where you left off. That initial break can easily turn into months — or years — of delay.
The longer the gap, the harder it is to return. You risk losing not just time, but the motivation and rhythm you worked so hard to build.
You won’t get the full value from your subscription
When you subscribe to a course, you’ll receive access to structured learning tools, expert tutor support, mock exams, revision materials and more. These are designed to support your full learning journey.
It may feel expensive when investing in your studies, but it’s worth considering the cost of not being qualified, such as the salary increase for fully qualified accountants.
If you’ve invested time and money into your studies, don’t leave that value on the table. Use everything available to give yourself the best possible chance of success.
You miss out on the satisfaction of completing
It’s easy to underestimate how powerful it feels to finish something you started — especially a demanding, career-changing qualification like ACCA. That sense of achievement is more than just emotional. It’s proof to yourself (and future employers) that you can take on a challenge and see it through.
Don’t rob yourself of that moment.
Keep going - your future self will thank you
We know that studying takes commitment. And we also know that the end goal — becoming fully qualified — is worth every step. If you’re feeling unsure about your next paper, remember that Kaplan is here to support you with expert guidance, flexible resources and a community that wants to see you succeed.
Before you cancel, ask yourself: What am I really giving up?
Often, the real cost of cancelling is far greater than continuing.
Have a look at our courses again, and subscribe to continue your learning journey.
Study Tips
The real cost of cancelling your course
03 Jun 2025
We understand that life gets busy. Whether it’s work pressure, personal commitments or simply feeling burnt out after an exam, it can be tempting to pause your studies or cancel your subscription altogether. You may even feel like you’ve earned a break after sitting your exam – and we don’t blame you. But before you hit pause, it’s worth thinking about the bigger picture.
Cancelling your subscription might feel like a short-term relief, but it often comes at a much greater cost than expected, both in time and money. Here’s why seeing your studies through to the end really pays off.
You’re only partway to the finish line
If you’ve completed a subject or two of your ACCA qualification, that’s a great achievement. But partial completion doesn’t get you qualified. Employers are looking for fully qualified accountants - people who have proven their ability to commit, follow through, and succeed in their studies.
Stopping short of the full qualification doesn’t just limit career prospects and progression, it also delays the higher-earning potential you’re working towards, ultimately costing you more money.
The truth is, each step you take towards qualification matters — but the biggest rewards only come when you cross the finish line.
You lose momentum and motivation
Cancelling your course just after an exam might seem harmless, especially if you plan to come back later. But returning to study after a long break can be surprisingly difficult. You may forget key knowledge, lose confidence or struggle to pick up where you left off. That initial break can easily turn into months — or years — of delay.
The longer the gap, the harder it is to return. You risk losing not just time, but the motivation and rhythm you worked so hard to build.
You won’t get the full value from your subscription
When you subscribe to a course, you’ll receive access to structured learning tools, expert tutor support, mock exams, revision materials and more. These are designed to support your full learning journey.
It may feel expensive when investing in your studies, but it’s worth considering the cost of not being qualified, such as the salary increase for fully qualified accountants.
If you’ve invested time and money into your studies, don’t leave that value on the table. Use everything available to give yourself the best possible chance of success.
You miss out on the satisfaction of completing
It’s easy to underestimate how powerful it feels to finish something you started — especially a demanding, career-changing qualification like ACCA. That sense of achievement is more than just emotional. It’s proof to yourself (and future employers) that you can take on a challenge and see it through.
Don’t rob yourself of that moment.
Keep going - your future self will thank you
We know that studying takes commitment. And we also know that the end goal — becoming fully qualified — is worth every step. If you’re feeling unsure about your next paper, remember that Kaplan is here to support you with expert guidance, flexible resources and a community that wants to see you succeed.
Before you cancel, ask yourself: What am I really giving up?
Often, the real cost of cancelling is far greater than continuing.
Have a look at our courses again, and subscribe to continue your learning journey.
