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CAT -  (Certified Accounting Technician)

The CAT qualification will provide you with a solid foundation in finance and accounting. You will learn all the necessary technical skills and knowledge required to perform an accounting-support role. And after passing the CAT exams, you'll be able to gain exemption from the ACCA Qualification and be one step to professional status.

To achieve CAT status you will need to complete set of exams and one-year's practical experience in the workplace.

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Eligiblity:

Preference is given to Matriculation, Intermediate or Ordinary level.




Papers:

Introduction Level:

Advanced Level:

T1

Recording Financial Transactions

T5

Managing People and System

T2

Information for Management Control

T6

Drafting Financial Statement

T7

Planning, Control & Performance Management

Intermediate Level:

T8

Implementing Auditing Procedures

T3

Maintaining Financial Records

T9

Preparing Taxation Computation

T4

Accounting for Cost

T10

Managing FInance


Examination System:

CAT Paper Based Exams (PBE) are conducted twice a year in June and December but Computer Based Exams (CBE) whenever students wish to sit. CBEs are currently available for paper T1, T2, T3 and T4. The passing percentage is 55% for introductory level and 50% for Intermediate & Advanced Levels. Exam is conducted by the British Council Pakistan. Their no restriction on number or order of paper in a session. All the papers have to be passed on individual basis.


Fees:

Type of Charges

Payable to ACCA (UK)

Payable to College

Initial Registration (only once)

£ 60

Rs. 5,000

Introductory Level (per paper)

£ 38

Rs. 10,000

Intermediate Level (per paper)

£ 38

Rs. 11,000

Advanced Level (per paper)

£ 49

Rs. 12,000

* subject to change without prior notice

Note: Annual subscription fee £ 60 is payable to ACCA UK. for CBE extra fee would be charges.



Exemptions for CAT:

* PIPFA

Paper 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 & 7

* ICMA

Paper 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 & 7 (Based on subject taken)

* A Level Accounting

Paper 1, 2 & 3


Exemptions after CAT:

  • Part 1 of ACCA