Certified Accounting Technician
THE PROGRAMME
CAT is a vocational qualification designed by ACCA that will allow its
graduates to support the work of a professional accountants.
The final level examinations are equivalent in standard to the
first year of university degree. CAT graduands will be exempted from
the ACCA Part 1 examination and can enrol directly into the ACCA Part 2
programme.
There are nine papers, split into 3 levels, all designed to
test the knowledge, skill and understanding required to work in
accounting support roles.
Upon successfully completing the examinations, candidates will
have to gain a minimum of one year's relevant training to achieve the
Technician qualification.
BREAKDOWN OF SUBJECTS
Introductory Level (Computer-Based Exam)
P1 Recording Financial Transactions
P2 Information for Management Control
Intermediate Level
P3 Maintaining Financial Records
P4 Accounting for Costs
Advanced Level (Core Papers & Compulsory)
P5 Managing People and Systems
P6 Drafting Financial Statements
P7 Planning, Control and Performance Management
Electives (Choose Any Two)
P8 Implementing Audit Procedures
P9 Preparing Taxation Computation
P10 Managing Finances
Requirement
3 credits in SPM / O-Levels / UEC or other equivalent qualifications, including Mathematics.
Intakes
January, April, July & October
Venues
Stamford College Petaling Jaya
Stamford College Malacca
Careers
Students with the CAT qualification will have no difficulty in
finding a junior position in a professional accounting firm or in commerce. Because of the vocational nature of the course, students will be able to commence work almost immediately. Their familiarity with accounting procedures will give them an edge over other recruits.
CAT is also an excellent choice of course for the young student who has aspirations of being a professional accountant. The qualification will give students exemption to the ACCA FUNDAMENTALS Knowledge Level.
Semester & Subjects
Calendar & Timetable
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