Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)

Aimed at:

This course is suitable for those persons wishing to pursue a career in finance but who are unsure of which specific area to specialise in. The course provides a solid, well-balanced accounting professional course where students learn the thoroughly the key elements of accounting combined with technical skills. The CAT internationally recognised and respected.

Entry Requirements:

(Pre-registration with the ACCA is required)

No formal qualifications are required, but applicants must demonstrate sufficient competence in English

Course Structure:

Must complete nine examinations, split into three Levels:

Certified Accounting Technician scheme

Introductory Level

• Paper 1 Recording Financial Transactions
• Paper 2 Information and Management Control

Intermediate Level

• Paper 3 Maintaining Financial Records
• Paper 4 Accounting for Costs

Advanced Level

• Paper 5 Managing People and Systems
• Paper 6 Drafting Financial Statements

• Paper 7 Planning - Control and Performance Management

(any two from the following)
• Paper 8 Implementing Audit Procedures
• Paper 9 Preparing Taxation Computations
• Paper 10 Managing Finances

Method of Assessment:

There are 2 CAT exam sittings per year in June and December. Introductory and Intermediate level subjects are assessed either by a 2-hour paper or computer based examinations. The Advanced level modules and options are assessed by paper based examinations.

Progression:

On successful completion of the Introductory and Intermediate Level students to progress can to the Advanced Level or gain entry to the ACCA professional course.

Full details on CAT courses can be obtained from the CAT enquiry service at:

ACCA Connect
64 Finnieston Square
Glasgow G3 8DT
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 141 582 2000
Fax: +44 (0) 141 582 2222
Email: students@accaglobal.com
Website: www.accaglobal.com