SOCPA Fellowship Exam: Regulations
The SOCPA Fellowship takes six passed subjects, and Regulations needs 60 out of 100. We've handpicked 291 questions covering most topics on the latest syllabus, to help you push for a top score before test day!
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Three legal rules: (1) a rule imposing a fine on anyone who carries on a commercial activity without a licence. (2) a rule providing that delivery costs of the goods are borne by the seller unless an agreement or custom provides otherwise. (3) a rule providing that rent is paid at the end of the term unless the parties agree otherwise. How many of them are mandatory?
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Unit map
- 01Introduction to the study of law2 questions
- 02Financial transactions (Civil Transactions Law)5 questions
- 03Principles of commercial law3 questions
- 04Commercial laws19 questions
- 05Laws related to the profession12 questions
- 06Accounting and Auditing Profession Law9 questions
Exam facts
SOCPA Fellowship Exam: Regulations — Number of questions: 50 questions. Exam time: 120 minutes. Pass mark: 60 out of 100. Calculator: Provided by SOCPA in the exam hall. Exam fee: SAR 300 per subject, plus the exam fee: SAR 1,000 the first time and SAR 500 in later sittings. Next test: 21 December 2026. Source: Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA) (Last verified: 2026-10-31). Question bank: full mock exams of 50 questions in 120 minutes, like the real test with a result for every unit, plus 291 explained questions across 6 units, every option explained, a review of your mistakes, and two ways to practise: see the answer right away, or sit a full timed mock. Free questions: a 10-question diagnostic test covering the main units, no sign-up; at the end we compare your score with the pass mark and show your weakest units.
- Exam language
- Arabic or English
- Number of questions
- 50 questions Source
- Exam time
- 120 minutes Source
- Pass mark
- 60 out of 100 Source
- Calculator
- Provided by SOCPA in the exam hall Source Last verified: 2026-10-21
- Exam fee
- SAR 300 per subject, plus the exam fee: SAR 1,000 the first time and SAR 500 in later sittings Source
- Registration
- Four sittings a year; registration for the 21 December 2026 sitting runs from 5 to 14 November 2026, followed by the 2027 sittings on 22 March, 21 June, 13 September and 6 December Source
- Results
- Results for the December 2026 sitting are announced on 21 January 2027 Source
- Validity
- A passed subject is cancelled if 4 calendar years and 30 days pass from its exam date without passing all Fellowship subjects Source
- Retakes
- You may resit any failed subject in a later sitting for the subject fee plus the later-sitting exam fee, and you may postpone the exam or any subject for two consecutive sittings Source
Last verified: 2026-10-31
Where other sources differ
- Since the third sitting of 2025 the regulations subject is fully multiple choice: 50 questions in 120 minutes with no essay questions. You can sit it in Arabic or English.
How to register
- Check eligibility: a bachelor's or higher in an accounting major approved by SOCPA, or a bachelor's or higher in economics, finance or administrative sciences with 15 accounting credit hours completed. Only qualifications recognised by the Ministry of Education are accepted.
- Register on SOCPA e-services and upload a photo, your bachelor's certificate, your academic transcript (and passport for non-Saudis) and the declaration form.
- Choose the Fellowship exam during the announced registration window, pick your test city and the subject or subjects you want in a single application, then pay the exam fee and all subject fees. Applications are processed in about 10 working days.
- After final approval, book your test venue on the National Center for Assessment e-services 21 days before the sitting starts, within a five-day window; candidates who do not book a seat are counted as absent.
- Bring a valid ID on exam day. Each sitting's results date is listed in the schedule on SOCPA's website.
Exam body
Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA): Official website: Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA)
Study guides
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are there and how long is the exam?
50 multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. This subject has had no essay questions since the third sitting of 2025, and you can sit it in Arabic or English.
Can I try SOCPA Fellowship Regulations questions for free?
Yes. Free questions: a 10-question diagnostic test covering the main units, no sign-up; at the end we compare your score with the pass mark and show your weakest units. The free practice test page lists the same questions with answers and an explanation for every option. The rest of the questions and the full mock exams come with a pass from SAR 26.
What makes this SOCPA Fellowship Regulations question bank different?
Question bank: full mock exams of 50 questions in 120 minutes, like the real test with a result for every unit, plus 291 explained questions across 6 units, every option explained, a review of your mistakes, and two ways to practise: see the answer right away, or sit a full timed mock. Every question is reviewed and referenced, ready to practise on your phone. Try the free questions and read the explanations before buying full access.
What is the pass mark?
60 out of 100 for each Fellowship subject.
Which laws does the subject cover?
Six topics with official weights: introduction to law (3–5%), financial transactions under the Civil Transactions Law (8–13%), principles of commercial law (5–7%), commercial laws such as companies, bankruptcy, commercial papers and the capital market (32–45%), laws related to the profession such as anti-money laundering, labour and arbitration (14–32%), and the accounting and auditing profession law (13–23%).
Can I register for the regulations subject on its own?
Yes. You register for one or more subjects in a single application and pay the exam fee (SAR 1,000 the first time, SAR 500 after that) plus SAR 300 per subject. A subject you pass stays counted for 4 calendar years and 30 days while you complete the others.
When is the next exam?
The 21 December 2026 sitting, with registration from 5 to 14 November 2026. The 2027 sittings are on 22 March, 21 June, 13 September and 6 December. Regulations is in the afternoon, after the zakat and tax subject that morning.
Which version of the laws are the questions based on?
On the laws in force with their latest amendments, including the 1443 AH Companies Law and the 1444 AH Civil Transactions Law, and every question cites the article it relies on.
Is this site part of SOCPA?
No. This is an independent exam preparation site with no link to SOCPA, ZATCA or any government body. Always rely on what the official bodies announce.
Is this an official site, and how do I pay?
It is an independent site, not part of Qiyas or any government body, and every question is reviewed before it is published. You pay once, with no automatic renewal, through Waffo Pancake (the merchant of record) by Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and your statement shows "WAFFO". If you were charged twice or the pass did not open, email support@saudiexams.com.
Study material sample: Introduction to the study of law
Summary
About 2 of the 50 exam questions (3% to 5%) come from this unit, usually short definition questions. It has two sections. The first covers the concept of law and the features and divisions of legal rules: mandatory and supplementary rules, and public and private law. The second covers the sources of law, its scope in time and place and its branches, then how laws are issued in Saudi Arabia: under Article 70 of the Basic Law of Governance, laws are issued and amended by royal decree, and under Article 71 they are published in the Official Gazette and take effect from the date of publication unless another date is stated.
What the exam focuses on
- A legal rule has three features: it is general and abstract, it is social (it governs people's conduct in society), and it is binding, backed by a sanction imposed by public authority.
- Parties may not agree to depart from a mandatory rule; a supplementary (interpretive) rule applies when the parties are silent and they may agree otherwise.
- Public law governs the state acting as a sovereign authority; private law governs relations between individuals and between the state and individuals when the state acts as an ordinary person.
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- Article 70 of the Basic Law of Governance: laws are issued and amended by royal decree, as are treaties, international agreements and concessions.
- Article 71: laws are published in the Official Gazette and take effect from the date of publication unless another date is stated.
- Article 7 of the Basic Law: the Quran and the Sunnah govern the Basic Law and all state laws; Article 67 requires the regulatory authority to make laws and regulations in line with Sharia rules.
Common traps
- Mixing up mandatory and supplementary rules: what concerns public order and morals is mandatory, and what is left to the parties' will is supplementary.
- Confusing a legal rule with a moral rule: the legal rule has a material sanction imposed by public authority, while the moral rule has only a moral sanction.
- Mixing up Articles 70 and 71: the first says who issues and amends a law (royal decree); the second deals with publication and entry into force.
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- Confusing a law with its regulation: the regulation is issued to implement the law and detail its provisions, and it may not contradict the law.
- A relationship is classified by the capacity in which the state acts, not by the fact that the state is a party: when the state contracts as an ordinary person, for example by buying or leasing, private law applies.
- A law generally applies to what happens after it takes effect and applies to the past only by express provision; it is a mistake to tie entry into force to the date of the decree rather than the date of publication.
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What are the features of a legal rule?
General and abstract, social, and binding with a sanction.
What is the difference between a mandatory and a supplementary rule?
A mandatory rule cannot be varied by agreement; a supplementary rule can.
What sets a legal rule apart from a moral rule?
A tangible sanction imposed by public authority.
What is the test for public versus private law?
The capacity of the state in the relationship: sovereign authority (public) or ordinary person (private).
How are laws issued and amended in Saudi Arabia?
By royal decree (Article 70 of the Basic Law of Governance).
When do laws take effect?
From the date of publication in the Official Gazette unless another date is stated (Article 71).
Who makes laws and regulations under the Basic Law?
The regulatory authority, in line with Sharia rules (Article 67).
What governs the Basic Law and all state laws?
The Book of God and the Sunnah of His Messenger (Article 7).
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Update log
- 2026-10-31 Published the regulations subject facts from SOCPA's pages: structure, weights, pass mark, fees and the 2026 and 2027 dates.