Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)

CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANCY TECHNICIAN (CAT)

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, ACCA's Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Scheme will help you towards your career of choice.

The CAT Scheme comprises a combination of exams and practical experience. It 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.

CAT
Introductory Level

1 Recording Financial Transactions
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

External Fee (payable to ACCA)

Introductory Level
£37 / paper

Intermediate Level
£37 / paper

Advanced Level
£42 / paper