Background

The Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) is an internationally recognised qualification structured and awarded by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). CAT is designed to equip you with all the technical skills and knowledge required to fulfil a supporting role in accountancy. CAT will provide students with a solid foundation to progress on to ACCA (gaining exemptions for all of part 1) or CIMA (gaining exemptions from papers 1 and 2).

Entry Requirements

CAT is open to anyone 16 years old or over. No formal academic qualifications are required to register as a CAT student.

Exemptions

Candidates having certain educational qualifications may receive exemptions from some papers. You may also be able to claim exemptions from the introductory level exams if you satisfy the one year’s practical work experience requirements.

Please contact the ACCA for further information.

Key Dates

CAT Exam Dates

There are two exam sittings each year

   - June

   - December

CAT Registration Deadlines

You must register with ACCA by:

   - 31 December – for June exams

   - 15 August – for December exams

CAT Exam Entry Deadlines

You must register to sit exams by:

   - 15 April – for June exams

   - 15 October – for December exams

Exemption Application Deadlines

To request exemptions, you must apply by:

   - 31 January – for June exams

   - 31 July – for December exams

Please note that the above dates are approximate and are subject to change hence should be checked with the ACCA.

Course Progression

Successful completion of the first five CAT papers allows you to commence the ACCA professional scheme. Completion of all CAT levels means you may enter ACCA at part 2.

CAT Contact Details

For further information on entry requirements, CAT exam registrations and exemptions please contact: