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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

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Chartered Accounting Technician

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ACCA QUALIFICATION

What is ACCA?

The ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is one of the largest and fastest growing international accountancy bodies. It is recognised and respected in 170 countries and currently has over 500 000 members and students.

The ACCA Qualification is designed to provide the accounting knowledge, skills and professional values which will deliver finance professionals who are capable of building successful careers across all sectors, whether they are working in the public or private sectors, practising in accounting firms, or pursuing a career in business.

The ACCA Qualification embeds the global accounting education standards set by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). There is a strong focus on professional values, ethics, and governance. These skills are essential as the profession moves towards strengthened codes of conduct, regulation, and legislation with an increasing focus on professionalism and ethics in accounting. These are examined at the highest level in the ACCA Qualification and are a core element of your practical experience requirements.

Why study ACCA?

ACCA syllabus is a comprehensive program in financial management skills. Its members and students know more about business than their colleagues, making them more likely to be promoted and receive higher salaries.

Holding the ACCA qualification illustrates your quality over others in the business or finance profession, making you more likely to be selected for more challenging and rewarding jobs all over the world

The fully comprehensive ACCA syllabus you will learn to understand and master all the processes involved in how a business or financial organisation works.

ACCA is not just for accountants. Members have the knowledge and skill to succeed in other areas such as business consulting, taxation, IT, strategic planning, and general management.

Who studies for ACCA qualification

The ACCA program is most suitable for those that aspire to become professionals in any sector of business. No previous knowledge of accounting or finance is required to start ACCA studies. All you need is the motivation to make a significant investment in time to achieve success. Whether you are a college or university graduate, or already working professionally in business, ACCA provides routes into the profession for everyone.

The Syllabus Structure

FUNDAMENTALS LEVEL 9 papers (3 knowledge & 6 skills)	PROFESSIONAL LEVEL 5 papers (3 essentials & 2 options)
Knowledge Module	Essentials Module
F1 - Accountant in Business F2 - Management Accounting F3 - Financial Accounting	P1 - Professional Accountant P2 - Corporate Reporting P3 - Business Analysis
Skills Module	Options Module
F4 - Corporate and Business Law F5 - Performance Management F6 - Tax FA 2006 F7 - Financial Reporting F8 - Audit and Assurance F9 - Financial Management	P4 - Adv Financial Management P5 - Adv Performance Management P6 - Adv Taxation P7 - Adv Audit and Assurance
ACCA Eligibility Criteria
Achievements	Starting Point
Two A-levels and three GCSE’s in five separate subjects including English and Maths FA/FSC with 45% marks and under 21 years of age FA/FSC with 45% marks and 21 years of age or over BA/BSC/B.COM with 2nd div or 2.5 GP	You can join first level of ACCA (knowledge model) You should complete the CAT qualification first and then move on to the second level(skills module) of your ACCA accounting qualification. You can join the ACCA qualification under the Mature Student entry route. This means that you can start with the Knowledge module( first level) of ACCA. You can join first level of ACCA (knowledge module)

Note: The courses are subject to revision

CAT qualification Leading to ACCA

The CAT (Chartered Accounting Technician) qualification is offered by the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA). The ACCA is the worlds largest international accounting body with in excess of 100,000 members.

The CAT qualification is split into 10 Examination Papers.

In order to qualify as a Certified Accounting Technician, students must complete 9 of the examination papers and a Technician Training Record (TTR).

The ACCA Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) qualification is internationally recognized and takes approximately one year to complete.

Why CAT

CAT qualification provides you the gateway to ACCA, the world wide accepted professional accounting qualification. There are many opportunities for career progression. In many small to medium-sized companies, accounting technicians are the only trained financial staff, and they have major responsibilities.

CAT qualified may have to work with senior managers, reporting on how the business is performing and suggesting ways to improve profitability and performance. Some accounting technicians also become self-employed, providing book-keeping and advisory support to smaller organizations.

Career prospects

There is a growing demand for accounting technicians in all areas, including accounting practice, commerce and industry, and the public sector. There are good career opportunities, in all parts of the various industries such as commercial companies, accountancy practices, local and central government, charities and voluntary organizations.

CAT Syllabus Structure

There are total 9 papers to pass

Foundations Level:	Higher Level:
Paper 1 - Recording Financial Transactions Paper 2 - Information for Management Control	Paper 5 - Managing People and Systems Paper 6 - Drafting Financial Statements Paper 7 - Planning, Control & Performance Management
Two Options from Below:	Eligibility Criteria
Paper 8 - Implementing Audit Procedures Paper 9 - Preparing Taxation Computations Paper 10 - Managing Finances	FA/FSC minimum marks 45%

Note: The courses are subject to revision