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(CAT) UK |
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(ABOUT THE CERTIFIED ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN) |
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Introduction |
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Wether you wish to start a
career in finance, gain recognition for the
wealth of skills and experience you have already
achieved, or want accelerated progression to the
ACCA Qualification and more senior
position in accountancy, Certified Accounting
technician (CAT) qualifiation will help you
purpose of your choice |
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The qualification is
extremely flexible which will allow you to take
control of how and where you study. The CAT
qualification is highly regarded by employers
world wide and can lead to a challenging and
rewarding career. For the ambitious who wish to
pursue their career further, completion of the
cat qualificatio can help you to become a
professionally-qualified accountant. |
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CAT is a certified
accounting qualification awarded by the ACCA
UK.this certification is highly flexible in
terms of entry requirments and every easy to
adopt for those individuals who either do not
have a coomerce background or simply wish to
achieve a great career in accountancy. it is
very easily anageable without any undue stress.
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Also the Computer Base
Examinations (CBE) makes it more attractive from
time saving point of view, as the exam can be
every month instead of traditional 6 month
attempt and the exam is conducted in Multiple
Choice Questions (MCQ) format. CAT serves as a
first very crucial step into accountancy and
establishes a respectable and rewarding position
for you into the world economy. It is also route
to enter ACCA with exemption and a strong
foundation of accountancy knowledge on hand. |
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Eligibility |
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Candidate should be at least 16 years of age
with even no formal education |
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Qualification |
Exemption |
| PIPFA |
Paper
1,2,3,4,6 & 7 |
| ICMA |
Paper
1,2,3,4,6 & Based on subject taken
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Levels Accounting |
Paper
1,2 &3 |
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Levels /AS Level Computing |
Paper
2 only |
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Career Prospects |
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Following fields are open for the ACCA
qualified persons:
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National & Multinational industries
financial institution & banks
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Public Practice / Business consultancy
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Govt. and semi Govt. department in Pakistan
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Registration |
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June Examination |
by
15th December of preceding year |
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December examination |
by
31st July of the same year |
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entry |
by
15th April and 15th October |
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Examination Structure
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Introductory Level (55%
Pass Marks)
Exam |
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Format |
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Paper 1 |
Recording
Financial Transactions |
PBE / CBE |
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Paper 2 |
Information for
Management control |
PBE / CBE |
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Intermediate Level (50% Pass Marks) |
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3 |
Maintaining People and Systems PBE |
PBE /
CBE |
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4 |
Accounting for cost PBE/CBE |
PBE /
CBE |
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Advance level (40%) pas
Marks) |
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5 |
Managing People and systems |
PBE |
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6 |
Drafting Financial Statements |
PBE |
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7 |
Planning, Control &
Perform. Mgmt |
PBE |
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Optional (Any Two papers) |
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8 |
Implementing Auditing Procedures |
PBE |
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9 |
Preparing Taxation Computation |
PBE |
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10 |
Management Finances |
PBE |
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PBE =Paper Based Exam |
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CBE =Computer Based Exam |
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PBE deadline for June
examination is 31st March and for December
attempt is 30th September at local ACCA office.
However exam entry sent directly to ACCA
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Glasgow office is further
relaxed by 15 days. |
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There is no exemption fee
charged while transferring to ACCA through other
qualifications are available but an exemption
fee is applicable. |
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Initial Registration |
£56 |
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Annual Subscription |
£56 |
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Examination fee payable
before each exam |
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Introductory Level |
£35 per paper |
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Intermediate Level |
£35 per paper |
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Final Level |
£40 per paper |
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Tuition Fee CCP |
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Initial Registration |
Rs 3,000 |
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Knowledge Level (per paper) |
Rs 6,000 |
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Skills Level (per paper) |
Rs 7,000 |
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Optional & Essential Level (per paper) |
Rs 8,000 |
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Note: Fee are
subject to change without notice. |
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