ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS(ACCA)
About ACCA Qualification
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) was founded in 1904. Today, it is one of the
world’s leading and fastest-growing international accountancy organisations, with over 320,000 students and
members in 160 countries. ACCA is a professional accountancy qualification which benefits from global
recognition. Once you qualify, ACCA membership opens doors to a successful career in accountancy practice or
finance, and increases your earning potential. It is very highly rated in the fields of banking, management and
consulting, and is a major advantage in competing for senior roles. ACCA membership also enables you to obtain
the status of Registered Auditor.Accounting is concerned with collecting, analysing, summarising and presenting
financial data in order to comply with company legislation and assist decision making by management.
Part One
1.1 Preparing Financial Statement F3 Financial Accounting FA
1.2 Financial Information for Management F2 Management Accounting MA
1.3 Managing People F1 Accountant in Business AB
Part 2
2.1 Information Systems F5 Performance Management PM
2.2 Corporate and Business Law F4 Corporate & Business Law CL
2.3 Business Taxation F6 Taxation TX
2.4 Financial Management & Control F9 Financial Management FM
2.5 Financial Reporting F7 Financial Reporting FR
2.6 Audit 7 Internal Review F8 Audit & Assurance AA
Part 3 Optional Papers
3.1 Audits & Assurance Services P7 Advanced Audit & Assurance AAA
3.2 Advanced Taxation P6 Advanced Taxation ATX
3.3 Performance Management P5 Advanced Performance Management APM
3.4 Business Information Management An option paper in Business Information Management
Part 3 Core Paper
3.5 Strategic Business Planning & Development P3 Business Analysis BA
3.6 Advanced Corporate Reporting P2 Corporate Reporting CR
3.7 Strategic Financial Management P1 Professional Accountant PA
OR P4 Advanced Financial Management AFM
Entry requirements: Any one of the following:-
At least GCE ALevels.
Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education ( AVCE) 12 unit programme.
International students with equivalent qualifications
There are many routes to becoming a qualified accountant with ACCA: Mature student at or above 21 years and
you are expected to qualify within ten years. GCSE’s at grade A-C, A levels.
Exemptions: Relevant graduates may be awarded some exemptions for papers in part one and two only.
Who is it for?
Anyone wish to be a Chartered Accountant, Auditor, Banker or Consultant or people already employed in the sector and want to
enhance their career.
Career Progression:
After successful completion of the course student can pursue a career in Business, Finance or Accounts section of the public and
private sector. Student can also progress into university for higher education.
Teaching Methods:
A mixture of lecture, seminars, tutorials and workshop are used. There are group based assessment activities as well as more
traditional reports, essays and examinations. Guest speakers and educational visit will add variety and interest to the course.
Duration:
One academic year required for two parts for full -time students
Fees:
International Student £ 3000 Per Year
Home/ EU or In Country Student £2000 Per Year
NB. Student must register with ACCA for exam in mid August and December each year. 31 st
January for June and by 31st July for December exam.
CERTIFIED ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (CAT)
Katherine College runs full-time and day release courses for the Certified Accounting Technician qualificaiton.
Details of the course structures, fees and start dates, as follows:----------
ABOUT CAT Qualification
The Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) qualification is structured and examined by ACCA (see ACCA section for
further details about ACCA), and offers you the opportunity to further your career options. In studying for the CAT
qualification, you may wish to start a career in finance, gain recognition for the skills you have already developed
in accountancy or accelerate your progression to the ACCA professional scheme. CAT is the stepping stone for all of
these aims. It also seeks to help you develop the skills needed for successful study in higher education.
Entry requirements
Though there are no formal academic qualifications are necessary to enrol for a CAT course at Katherine College.
But students are expected to have any of the following qualifications:
# At least Two GCE A Levels
# AVCE 12 Unit programme, or
# International student with equivalent qualifiations
Exemptions Holders of certain 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
requirement.
Exemption application dates
By 31 January - for June exams
By 31 July - for December exams
Course Duration:
One academic year is required for two parts for full-time students.
CAT exam dates
There are 2 exam sittings each year, June and December
Computer-based exams which are available for papers 1-4 may be sat throughout the year.
Teaching Methods:
A mixture of lecture, seminars, tutorials and workshop are used. There are group based assessment activities as
well as more traditional reports, essays and examinations. Guest speakers and educational visit will add variety
and interest to the course.
Course progression
Successful completion of the first five CAT papers allows you to commence the ACCA professional qualification at
the Knowledge Module level. Completion of all CAT levels means you will be exempted from the three Knowledge
Module papers.
Fees
International Student £3000 Per Year
Home/EU/In Country Student £2000 Per Year
CAT Syllabus
Introductory level
Recording Financial Transactions (International variant)
Information for Management Control Intermediate level
Maintaining Financial Records (International variant)
Accounting for Costs Advanced level
Managing People and Systems
Drafting Financial Statements (International variant)
Planning, Control and Performance Management
PLUS two options from:
Implementing Audit Procedures (International variant)
Preparing Taxation Computations (UK)
Managing Finances
For further Information:
CAT enquiry service
For further information on entry requirements, CAT exam registration, and exemptions contact:
ACCA Connect, 64 Finnieston Square, Glasgow G3 8DT, United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 (0) 141 582 2000
Fax: +44 (0) 141 582 2222
Email: students@accaglobal.com
Website: www.accaglobal.com
Note: Exemption, registration and exam entry deadline dates are approximate and should be checked
with ACCA.
