Examination Structure CAT

For the CAT qualification you will complete nine exams, split into three levels. These are all designed to test the knowledge, skills and understanding you will need to work in accounting support roles. The exams cover the key areas of accounting, finance, IT and management. The structure of the examinations is as follows:

INTRODUCTORY Paper 1 Recording Financial Transactions* 2 hr CBE** or written exam Paper 2 Information for Management Control 2 hr CBE** or written exam INTERMEDIATE Paper 3 Maintaining Financial Records* 2 hr CBE** or written exam Paper 4 Accounting for Costs 2 hr CBE** or written exam ADVANCED Paper 5 Managing People and Systems 2hr written exam Paper 6 Drafting Financial Statements* 3hr written exam Paper 7 Planning, Control & Performance Management 3hr written exam Any two optional papers Paper 8 Implementing Audit Procedures* 3hr written exam Paper 9 Preparing Taxation Computations 3hr written exam Paper 10 Managing Finances 3hr written exam * denotes International and UK adapted streams available ** denotes Computer-Based Exams. For details, refer to Computer Based Examinations