The Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) qualification is internationally recognised and highly regarded.  It is  structured and examined by ACCA and offers you the opportunity to further your career options.  Whether you wish to start a career in finance, gain recognition for the wealth of skills and experience you have already achieved or want accelerated progression to the ACCA Professional Scheme and a more senior position in accountancy, the CAT qualification will help you achieve your career objectives.

The CAT course is designed to equip you with all the necessary technical skills and knowledge required to fulfil an accounting role to technician level.  It also provides a firm foundation of knowledge and the opportunity to fast track towards becoming a professional ACCA accountant.

On completion of the CAT course, you can move directly to Part 2 of the ACCA Professional course.

Awarding Body
The Association of Certified & Chartered Accountants
This course can also be studied in the UK at our Business School

Entry Criteria

Entry is open: 

• Aged 16 years or above
• No formal academic qualification

Overseas Students Only:
English Language Level - IELTS 6
Start Dates  Beginning of Each Month
Duration  1 year

Certified Accounting Technician – 9 papers

Syllabus

Introductory Level
1.  Recording Financial
2.  Information for Management Control

Intermediate Level
3.  Maintaining Financial Records
4.  Accounting for Costs 

Advanced Level
5.  Managing People and Systems
6.  Drafting Financial Statements
7.  Planning, Control and Performance Management

Plus two options from:
8.  Implementing Audit Procedures
9.  Preparing Taxation Computations
10.Managing Finances      

Assessment Requirements

• One External Examination for each Paper
• 6 subjects are taken per year

The length of the course for all of the subjects, if no re-takes, will be at least 12 months.

Examinations
External Examinations are held at ACCA Examination Centres.
Examinations are in June and December.

Study Timetable
Personal Studies:    10 hours per week

Tutor Support
Support will be provided by our Academic Subject Tutors, and a Personal Tutor, throughout the course.

Fees   
GBP £95 per paper

Please note:  Sets of 2 (two) papers @ £190 each set, must be purchased each time.

Postage Fees per paper
£6 UK,  £15 Europe,  £20 International

Programme Package includes:

• Programme of Study
• Study Texts
• Examination Kit
• Personal Tutor Support by email and telephone

ACCA Registration and Examination Fees
Study Fees exclude amounts payable to the professional body for student registration, exemptions and examination entries.

The following ACCA fees must be paid separately:

Initial Subscription (payable on registration) £52
Annual Subscription £52

Examinations fees payable before each exam
Introductory Level:                     £30 per paper (total £60)
Intermediate Level:                    £30 per paper (total £60)
Advance Level:                          £35 per paper (total £175)

Please complete the Enquiry Form at:  Enquiries