ACCA has introduced a new Route called Foundation in Accountancy (FIA) to achieve its initial Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) qualification. The new route provides the opportunity to complete the CAT qualification or if you wish to give a jumpstart your ACCA qualification it provides the opportunity to avail a new short cut as well. During the period 1 February 2011 and 30 November 2011 Transitional Arrangements are in place as well for existing CAT students or age base students. Please visit the campus for more details on these arrangement.
The number of examinations in the FIA scheme remain (9 to attain CAT). Additionally you will be eligible for certificates for 2 sets of 2 papers. A new diploma for 3 papers as well as which could be used as a shortcut to get into main stream ACCA.
The FIA route allows you to take control of how and where you study. With a range of internationally relevant syllabus options and the choice of distance learning, face-to-face or self study, the qualification is ideally suited to those who are keen to progress their careers while maintaining a manageable work-life balance. The CAT qualification is internationally recognized and highly regarded. It can lead to a challenging and rewarding career. Upon completion of the exams and required practical experience you will be able to apply to use the letters CAT after your name. Should you wish to pursue your career further, completion of the CAT allows you to move directly to the Skills module of the ACCA qualification. In addition, ACCA’s unique partnership with Oxford Brookes University, allows you to obtain a BSc (Hons) degree in Applied Accounting upon completion of Skills module of the ACCA Exams.
- Eligibility
- Preferably O levels / Intermediate or Matriculation (With at least 60% marks)
- Holders of certain qualifications may receive exemptions from some of the papers.
Introductory |
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| Paper 1 | Recording Financial Transactions | 2hr CBE or written exam |
| Paper 2 | Information for Management Control | 2hr CBE or Written Exam |
Intermediate |
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| Paper 2 | Information for Management Control | 2hr CBE or Written Exam |
| Paper 3 | Maintaining Financial Records | 2hr CBE or written exam |
| Paper 4 | Accounting for Costs | 2hr CBE or Written Exam |
Advanced |
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| Paper 5 | Managing people and systems | 2hr written exam |
| Paper 6 | Drafting Financial Statements | 2hr Written Exam |
| Paper 7 | Planning, control & Performance Management | 3hr Written Exam |
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| Paper 8 | Implementing Audit Procedures | 2hr written exam |
| Paper 9 | Preparing Taxation Computations | 2hr Written Exam |
| Paper 10 | Managing Finances | 3hr Written Exam |
Denotes International and UK adapted streams available
Denotes Computer-Based Exams
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Examination Rules
- No time constraints for the completion of examinations.
- Examinations can be attempted twice a year in June and December Sessions respectively (See computer based examinations).
- The passing marks is 55% at Introductory Level, 50% at Intermediate Level and 40% at Advanced Level No limit to the number of papers that can be take, recommended number is four papers at any session Papers can be taken in any order though numerical order is recommended.
Students have the option to sit in Computer Based Examinations (CBE) for Introductory and Intermediate levels of CAT which are held every month. The computer based examinations allow flexibility to the students in terms of taking examinations at sessions other than the stipulated paper based sessions of June and December. Secondly, students get the results on the spot which also updates their status on ACCA students’ database.
