Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)

Course details

The CAT Qualification is a diploma level qualification awarded by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). It is a highly regarded qualification designed for those who are looking to start career in finance, achieve recognition for the skills and experience already gained in employment or gain accelerated progression to the ACCA qualification.

CAT graduates are given direct entry into Part Two Skills Module of the ACCA’s Professional Scheme.

Entry Requirement

• At least 16 years of age
• Preferably with at least one "N" Level or its equivalent
• English requirement is IELTS 4.5

All exemptions are subject to final approval by ACCA (UK)

CAT Examinations

• Normally held in June and December each year
• Examination duration for each Introductory, Intermediate Levels as well as Advanced level compulsory papers is 2 hours
• Examination duration for each Advanced Level optional papers is 3 hours
• There is no time limit to completion
• For papers at Introductory, Intermediate Levels as well as Advanced Level compulsory papers, you can choose computer based examination (CBE) monthly or paper based examination.

Introductory Level

• FA1 – Recording Financial Transactions
• MA2 – Management Information

Intermediate Level

• FA3 - Maintaining Financial Records
• MA4 – Managing Cost and Finance

Graduation & Certificate Award

• Students need to pass 9 papers in order to complete and awarded the CAT Qualification
• Examination certificates for CAT examination are as follows

Introductory Level Certificate

• For those who have successfully completed (pass 50% & above)  all of the Introductory Level exam (Paper FA1 and MA1) of the CAT Qualification.

Intermediate Level Certificate

• For those who have successfully completed (pass 50% & above) all of the Intermediate Level exam (Paper FA3 and MA4) of the CAT Qualification.

Advanced Level Certificate

• For those who have successfully completed (pass 50% & above) all compulsory papers of the Advanced Level exam (Paper FAB, FFA, FMA) will be awarded Diploma in Accounting & Business.

Passed Finalist Certificate

• For those who have successfully completed all of the above papers plus 2 out of 3 optional papers (FAU, FTX, FFM) of the CAT Qualification.