The Certified Accounting Technician Certificate |
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The Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) is an internationally recognized qualification awarded by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). CAT is designed to equip you with all the technical skills and knowledge required to fulfill a supporting role in accountancy. |
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| CAT Course Setup |
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The CAT qualification is designed to test the knowledge, skills and understanding you will need to fulfill a junior accounts position, as well as building together sizeable amounts of knowledge throughout the qualification to prepare students for those who wish to embark on the ACCA Professional scheme. |
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Syllabus
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The syllabus consists of the following papers spread over 3 levels:
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Introductory |
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Advanced |
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Paper 1 Recording Financial Transactions*
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Core |
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Paper 2 Information for Management Control* |
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Paper 5 Managing People and Systems |
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Paper 6 Drafting Financial Statements |
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Intermediate |
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Paper 7 Planning, Control and Performance Management |
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Paper 3 Maintaining Financial Records*
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Paper 4 Accounting for Costs* |
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Options ( 2 out of 3) |
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Paper 8 Implementing Auditing Procedures |
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Paper 9 Preparing Tax Computations |
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Paper 10 Managing Finances |
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| Exam regulations |
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| There is no restriction on the number of papers that may be attempted at each sitting. Exams may be attempted in any order subject to timetable restrictions for papers 1 (paper based) and 6, and papers 2 (paper based) and 7 as these paper combinations are examined on the same day. |
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| Pass criteria |
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The pass mark for papers at each level are as follows:
- Introductory: 55%
- Intermediate: 50%
- Advanced: 40%
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