Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)
IntroductionThe CAT programme in Singapore is a joint effort between the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), United Kingdom and the Certified Accounting Technicians (Singapore) Limited.
The CAT qualification is an introductory course in accountancy that comprises a combination of exams and practical experience. It is designed to equip you with all the necessary technical skills and knowledge required to fulfill an accounting role to technician level. It also provides a firm foundation of knowledge and the opportunity to fast track towards becoming a professional accountant.
Recognition
With this qualification you will be able to support financial managers
in any type of business all over the world. Successful completion of
this qualification will enable you to become a Certified Accounting Technician
and use the designatory letters CAT.
Link to CAT Full Membership
CATS will allow you to gain direct entry into Part Two of the ACCA Professional Scheme examinations.
The CAT Programme is accredited by ACCA (UK) and CAT(S) Ltd.
Syllabus
INTRODUCTORY LEVEL
1 Recording Financial Transactions
2 Information for Management Control
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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
3 Maintaining Financial Records
4 Accounting for Costs
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ADVANCED LEVEL
5 Managing People and Systems
6 Drafting Financial Statements
7 Planning, Control and Performance Management
plus two options from:
8 Implementing Audit Procedures
9 Preparing Taxation Computations
10 Managing Finances