ACCA Certified Accounting Technician Scheme(CAT)


	Overview of the scheme

Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Entry Requirements & Exemptions Practical Training & Experience Tech Training Record Examinations CAT Registration CAT Fees & Tuition Fees How to study with us Exam centres Exemptions Registration Student / Members queries	New Technician scheme syllabus from June 2004 examination: A new scheme of examinations with new rules and syllabuses begins at the June 2004 examination session. The new scheme will continue to be known as the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT). Following publication of the December 2003 results any student who has not completed the CAT scheme will automatically be converted to the new syllabus. Details of the new scheme and proposed conversion rules can be accessed from the following link: New CAT Syllabus begins from June 2004 examinations. CAT Scheme explained below valid till December 2003 exams. The CAT qualification is designed to enable you to become a Certified Accounting Technician and to provide invaluable support to professional accounting staff in many business fields. The Format - Overview of the scheme The scheme consists of nine examinations, split into three Levels, all designed to test the knowledge, skills and understanding you will need to work in accounting support roles. The examinations cover the key areas of accounting, finance, IT and management. Final level examinations are of equivalent standard to the first year of a university degree and offer a choice of options to suit your career needs. At the Final level, the element of choice is introduced so that you can tailor your learning to suit work experience and career aspirations. The Syllabus : Level A : Both subjects are compulsory A1 – Transaction Accounting A2 – Office Practice and Procedure Level B : All subjects are compulsory B1 – Maintaining Financial Records and Accounts B2 – Cost Accounting Systems B3 – Information Technology Processes Level C: Students must complete two core subjects and two option subjects The core papers are : C1 - Drafting Financial Statements (Industry & Commerce) or C1a - Drafting Financial Statements (Public Sector) plus C2 - Information for Management. The Optional papers are : (Any Two of the Following) C3 – Auditing Practice and Procedure C4 – Preparing Taxation Computations and Returns C5 – Managing Finances C6 – Managing People To view the detailed syllabus, click on the titles of Papers How to study with us For details of the flexible distance learning study option available through MCG ---click here--- If you have any questions regarding tuition please direct them to enquiries@webALL.org Registration & Exemption For general information on exemptions for all ACCA programmes ---click here--- For general information on registration for all ACCA programmes ---click here---