The CAT scheme consists of a combination of exams and practical experience. It is designed to equip students with the technical skills and knowledge necessary to fulfill an accounting role up to technician level. This enables students to progressively acquire the core skills required before advancing to higher levels of accounting.

The CAT course is designed for individuals without an accounting background. It is suitable for those who wish to start a career in accounting or finance, to gain recognition for the skills and experience they already have or those who wish to progress into more senior positions in accounting.

Introductory
1. Recording Financial Transactions
2. Information for Management Control Intermediate
3. Maintaining Financial Records
4. Accounting for Costs

Advanced
1. Managing People & Systems
2. Drafting Financial Statements
3. Planning, Control & Performance Management

Plus two options from
1. Implementing Audit Procedures
2. Preparing Taxation Computations
3. Managing Finances

Prerequisites
Duration: 1 year
Awarding Body: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Admission Requirements: Any one of the following:

At least two GCE A levels.
Advanced vocational certificate of education (AVCE) 12 unit programme.

One of the following levels of English Language proficiency is Required:

• IELTS 5.5
• TOEFL 550 (TOEIC 776)
• GCSE/ ‘O’ Level or its International Equivalent

Qualification Awarded
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)

What next?
Qualified students can further their career prospects by progressing for ACCA or CIMA professional schemes or by enrolling for relevant graduate and postgraduate degrees.

Mode of Assessment
5 written exams and 4 computer-based exams

Awarding Body
ACCA
For more information, please log on to www.accaglobal.com

Duration & Attendance Mode
2-3 years

The ACCA is the largest professional accountancy body in the UK and its professional scheme is recognised and regarded throughout the world. The scheme is a combination of study and practical experience, which is a result of extensive research and consultation amongst governments, employers, colleges and students from a range of public and private sector organisations.

The ACCA qualification is a passport to a new world of opportunities for mid -senior level managers.

ACCA Fundamentals

Knowledge

• F1 Accounting in Business AB
• F2 Management Accounting MA
• F3 Financial Accounting FA

Knowledge

• P4 Corporate & Business Law
• F5 Performance Management PM F6 Taxation TX
• F7 Financial Reporting FR
• F8 Audit Assistance AA
• F9 Financial Management FM

ACCA Professional

Essentials

• P1 Professional Accountant PA
• P2 Corporate Reporting CR
• P3 Business Analysis BA
• Options (two papers from four)
• P4 Advanced Financial Management AFM
• P5 Advanced Performance Management APM
• P6 Advanced Taxation ATX
• P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance AAA

Must be 18 years of age or over and hold the minimum entry requirements of 2 'A' Levels and 3 GCSEs
OR
BTEC National Certificate; Diploma, NVQ Level 3 and Advanced GNVQ
If you do not have the above minimum qualifications and are 21 years of age or over, you can apply under the Mature Students Entry Route (MSER)

IELTS 5.5 TOEFL 550 (TOEIC 776)
GCSE/ '0' Level or its International Equivalent

When qualified you will become a member of ACCA. Students who have completed part 2 may opt to obtain an Oxford Brookes University first degree.

There are limited opportunities to study accountancy available locally, and the vocational emphasis of this course and contemporary content make it very attractive to employers.

Level - I Level - II Level - III

A mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops are used. There are group based assessment activities as well as more traditional reports, essays and examinations. Guest speakers and educational visits will add variety and interest to the course.

One Academic Year is required for two parts for full-time students.

Duration: 3 years
Awarding Body: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

London Trinity College is a course provider for The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Professional Examinations.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants is now the second largest body of accountants recognised by the statute in the United Kingdom. The ACCA combines the benefits of traditional accounting skills with a wide ranging and forward looking syllabus, which recognises that finance professionals are increasingly required to demonstrate a wide combination of strategic thinking, excellent communication, managerial skills and efficient IT Management.

Membership of the ACCA is obtained only by examination and relevant commercial or industrial experience. The ACCA accepts graduates from any discipline. Exemptions may be awarded by the ACCA if they consider that the prospective students have already successfully completed some of the subjects. LTC is offering Part-I and Part-II.

A mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops are used. There are group based assessment activities as well as more traditional reports, essays and examinations. Guest speakers and educational visits will add variety and interest to the course.

One Academic Year is required for two parts for full-time students.