An internationally recognised technical vocational qualification offered by the ACCA, providing an introduction to the basic theory, principles and practice of accountancy. It is designed to equip students with the necessary technical skills and knowledge required to fulfill a support role in accountancy.

The qualification requires completion of 9 academic examinations (taken twice annually or via CBE) and relevant practical experience. The academic component has three levels:

Introductory: consists of 2 papers introducing the basic principles and concepts around the operational aspects of maintaining accounting records, provision of management information and in the use of information technology systems.

Intermediate: consists of 2 papers building on the introductory level, by developing knowledge and technical skills in the areas of financial accounting, preparation of basic financial statements and the preparation of cost and management accounting data.

Advanced: consisting a compulsory module of 3 papers and an Options module of 3 papers of which only 2 must be taken. The advanced level seeks to ensure that the accounting technician can apply all the necessary skills in the accounting and finance environment that will ensure effectiveness in their support roles, primarily in completion of year end financial statements, performance management and management of people and systems.

Value: The CAT Qualification allows you to start a career in finance, gain recognition for the wealth of skills and experience already accomplished by you, or can even be used as a stepping stone to accelerating your entry and progression through the ACCA Qualification scheme.

Entry requirements: There are no formal academic entry requirements for the CAT Qualification, however any prrevious qualifications held may afford you some exemptions.

Exemptions: on application to ACCA to become a student of the CAT Qualification, persons may be eligible for exemptions from the introductory or intermediate levels based on previous courses of study. While these exemptions are available, depending on your current position, experience and most recent period of study, it may be reccommended that you forgo available exemptions in the interest of refreshing your previous knowledge.
 

Technician Registrations: individuals wishing to pursue this qualification must become duly registered with ACCA. In order to be eligible for June examination sittings technician registrations must be completed by December 31st of the previous year, while technician registrations completed by August 15th will allow eligibility for December sittings of the same year.

Registrations may be completed at our offices, or via ACCA's Online portal.

Annual Subscriptions: registered students are required to pay annual student subscriptions to ACCA in order to maintain their student status and eligibility for examinations. 

For further details contact us or visit ACCA's website.

 

Training Options
 

Prestige Accounting as a Gold Approved Learning Partner of the ACCA offers a range of training options for the CAT Qualification:

• Part-time evening Courses - these courses are currently offered for all papers of the CAT programme except Paper 9. Part-time courses consist of weekly 2 or 3 hour lectures for each paper being attempted. The entire syllabus is covered over a 6 month period. On completion of courses, revision courses are held for all papers ahead of the bi-annual examination sittings;

• Intensive Block Courses - these courses are currently offered based on demand for all papers except Paper 9. They are conducted over a 3 or 4 day period, where sessions are held for 7 hours each day. The entire syllabus is covered in this period, and examinations are attempted in June or December;

• CBE Intensive Block Courses - similar to the intensive block course above, however these courses are only available for the papers that can be taken via the CBE examination format. 3 day courses are offered for CAT Papers 1 and 2, while 4 day courses are held for CAT Papers 3 & 4. At the conclusion of the course, students are required to sit the examination within 1 week using our Computer Based Examination (CBE) Option. The courses are structured to cater primarily to students that may be repeating courses following receipt of results, with strict attention to the CBE format of questions. Your results will be available immediately on completion of the CBE examination.

• Weekend Block Courses - these courses are conducted over a series of weekends during a 6 month period, and are currently offered for CAT Paper 9. Students enrolled for this paper join our ACCA students attempting paper F6 - Taxation, as the syllabus is 98% identical in nature. This method of study is particularly useful to those with demanding work schedules. Examinations are taken every June and December;

• Revision Courses - our revision courses are held every May and November preceding examination month, and are sessions lasting 2 full days with the aim of reviewing the key areas of each syllabus of each paper with a distinct focus on ensuring students are clear on the basic principles and concepts of each syllabus and that their exam question answering techniques are at the desired levels to ensure their success.

For a pricing guide and current training schedules please visit our downloads page.
 

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