CERTIFIED ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

ACCA is one of the world's leading accountancy bodies and the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) qualification is internationally recognised and highly regarded. Candidates who successfully gain the CAT qualification have demonstrated that they can work effectively in accounting support roles in all sectors of business.
The CAT scheme comprises a combination of examinations 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 ACCA accountant.

DURATION: 1 Year

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be 16 yrs & above
• No matric or work experience required or
• Matric Exemptions – D symbols in Maths & English an added advantage

PROCEDURE FOR ENROLLMENT

Complete an online application form at www.accaglobal.com or contact us for ACCA registration form.
Complete a separate Spectrium registration form

EXEMPTION

Students with relevant qualifications from a recognised institution may be eligible to claim exemption from papers within foundations in accountancy.

Students who choose to do the CAT qualification may be eligible to claim exemptions from some or all of the papers within the introductory certificate in financial and management accounting and intermediate certificate in financial and management accounting based on relevant practical experience. For more information visit www.accaglobal.com.

WHO SHOULD ENROL FOR THE PROGRAMME

• Accounts Clerks, bookkeepers
• Cost and Management Accountants
• Financial Managers
• Portfolio Managers
• Financial Planners
• Accountants
• Auditors
• Anyone interested in pursuing a career in Financial Accounting

SAQA ACCREDITATION

The CAT professional qualification is registered and aligned to SAQA qualification:

SAQA ID: 20397, NQF Level: 5, No. of Credits: 390

CAT SYLLABUS

1. Foundation in Professionalism
2. Recording Financial Transactions FA1
3. Management Information MA1
4. Maintaining Financial Records FA2
5. Managing Costs and Finances MA2
6. Accountant in Business FAB
7. Management Accounting & Financial Statements FMA
8. Financial Accounting & Performance management FFA

Choose 2 papers from the following:
9. Foundations in Taxation & SARS Returns FTX
10. Foundations in Financial Management FFM
11. Foundations in Audit FAU

Experiential Learning

In addition to completing the CAT qualification learners will need at least one year of workplace experience before they can be allowed to use the letters “CAT” after their names. Learners are advised to look for relevant companies to apply their theory.

ASSESSMENT/CERTIFICATION/AWARDING BODY

Learners are required to write Computer Based Examinations per module. The Certification body for the CAT qualification is the Association Certified Chattered Accountants (ACCA)-UK.

THE TUITION/STUDENT SUPPORT CENTRE

Support seminars/workshops/lectures are run by Spectrium’s Faculty of Finance and Accounting, located in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Spectrium is a recognized and listed ACCA Student Support Centre.

BENEFITS TO YOU

• Immediate employment
• Professional recognition
• National & International recognition
• Well sought after qualification across all industries.
• Hands on Experience in business accounting
• Qualification Recognized by nationally and globally
• NQF Aligned

BENEFITS TO THE ORGANISATION

• Effective KPA management by employees
• Excellent Job performance
• Better and quality service delivery
• Better understanding of job descriptions
• Clarity of Roles and Responsibilities

WORKSHOP OPTIONS

Full Time – Monday - Friday
Part Time – Mondays - Saturdays - (8:00 – 14:30). Evenings: 17:30 – 20:00.

In-house: All CAT modules or masterclass seminars can be delivered in-house. SAVE money by using this option
Learnership Options also available!
Revision Package

CAREER PROGRESSION

Upon successful completion of this programme learners can move on to do the ACCA Professional Scheme.

OUR UNIQUE TEACHING MODEL

Career-centered and solutions-driven learning, small classes, very qualified and experienced lecturers, individual attention, affordable prices/payment terms, access to study facilities, safe parking, free booster sessions to registered students just to name a few.

Call us for more information on the ACCA CAT programme Tel: 011 339 1746 or visit the ACCA website on www.accaglobal.com for more information

DISCLAIMER

The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Changes will be made at anytime without prior notice. We can guarantee that this information is accurate or continue to be accurate. Relying on such information is at your own risk. We do not take responsibility for any accurate information.