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ACCA Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) & ACCA
School
Singapore Accountancy Academy (SAA)
Level
Certificate
Category
Business
Duration
3 years
Course outline
Year 1: Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)
The CAT programme in Singapore is a joint effort between the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), United Kingdom and the Certified Accounting Technicians (Singapore) Limited.

The CAT qualification is an introductory course in accountancy that comprises a combination of exams 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 accountant.

Syllabus:
Introductory Level: (@S$600; exam fee: £64)
Paper 1 Recording Financial Transactions
Paper 2 Information for Management Control

Intermediate Level: (@S$720; exam fee: £64)
Paper 3 Maintaining Financial Records
Paper 4 Accounting for Costs

Advanced Level: (@S$2,100; exam fee: £185)
Paper 5 Managing People and Systems
Paper 6 (SGP) Drafting Financial Statements
Paper 7 Planning, Control and Performance Management

Option Papers (Choose 2 out of 3):
Paper 8 (SGP) Implementing Audit Procedures
Paper 9 (SGP) Preparing Taxation Computations
Paper 10 Managing Finances


Year 2 & 3: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification is one of the professional qualifications recognized internationally and also by ICPAS for entry into the accountancy profession in Singapore.

The ACCA qualification is a highly relevant, targeted combination of study and practical experience. The syllabus is the result of extensive research and consultation with governments, students, colleges and employers from a range of public and private sector organizations.

Wherever you are in the world, ACCA strives to offer consistently high standards of training and support. Future employers will be aware of your potential, because the ACCA qualification is highly regarded throughout the world. ACCA has effective relationships with local and multinational organizations, accounting bodies, corporations and institutions including governments and even the United Nations.

ACCA is recognized and respected across the world, and currently has 320,000 students and members in 160 countries. Whatever your background, ACCA addresses your individual needs and goals in an on going partnership which is designed to last throughout your career.

Syllabus:
Part 1: (@S$1,140; exam fee: £129)
1.1(SGP) Preparing Financial Statements
1.2 Financial Information for Management
1.3 Managing People

Part 2: (@S$2,640; exam fee: £306)
2.1 Information Systems
2.2 (SGP) Corporate and Business Law
2.3 (SGP) Business Taxation
2.4 Financial Management and Control
2.5 (SGP) Financial Reporting
2.6 (SGP) Audit and Internal Review

Part 3: (@S$2,440; exam fee: £295)
Option Papers (Choose 2 out of 4):
3.1 (SGP) Audit and Assurance Services
3.2 (SGP) Advanced Taxation
3.3 Performance Management
3.4 Business Information Management

Core Papers:
3.5 Strategic Business Planning and Development
3.6 (SGP) Advanced Corporate Reporting
3.7 (SGP) Strategic Financial Management
Eligibility
• You must be at least 16 years old and above to register.
• No formal academic and accounting knowledge is required.

Certification
Awarded by The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Academic Pathway
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Notes
The School reserves the right to change the curriculum, entry requirements, structure and fee of the above courses whenever and wherever necessary.