Syllabus Overview ACCA Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)

For readers who want to know some details of the syllabus of ACCA Certified Accounting Technician(CAT):


Who awards this professional qualification:

• ACCA Certified Accounting Technician ( CAT )
  The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ( ACCA ) awards this vocational qualification.
  

For Whom:

• Those looking to gain practical work experience whilst studying, and qualify for exemption from the Foundation Stage of the ACCA professional examinations.

COURSE STRUCTURE:

There are three levels of examinations:
INTRODUCTORY LEVEL:

Paper 1: Recording Financial Transactions
Paper 2: Information for Management Control

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL:

Paper 3: Maintaining Financial Records
Paper 4: Accounting for Costs

ADVANCED LEVEL:

Compulsory Papers

Paper 5: Managing People & Systems
Paper 6: Drafting Financial Statements
Paper 7: Planning, Control & Performance Management

Optional Papers (Choose 2 out of 3 papers)
Paper 8: Implementing Audit Procedures
Paper 9: Preparing Taxation Computations
Paper 10: Managing Finances


Minimum Entry Requirements

• At least 16 years of age with no formal qualifications.
• Exemptions are available for LCCI Holders on individual subjects.