There are no formal academic qualifications necessary to register for the CAT Qualification.

You will need to complete a maximum of nine exams for the CAT Qualification, which are 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 Advanced Level exams are of equivalent standard to the first year of a university degree and offer a choice of options to suit your career needs.

Level	Paper Titles	Paper Code
Introductory Level	Recording Financial Transactions	T1
	Information for Management Control	T2
Intermediate Level	Maintaining Financial Records	T3
	Accounting for Costs	T4
Advanced Level (Compulsory Papers)	Managing People and Systems	T5
	Drafting Financial Systems	T6
	Planning, Control and Performance Management	T7
Advanced Level (Optional Papers: Any two)	Implementing Audit Procedures	T8
	Preparing Taxation Computations	T9
	Managing Finances	T10

There is no time limit to completing the exams and individual subject passes are allowed for all papers. Exams can be attempted twice a year in June and December.

You can sit the papers in any order to suit your own career or study needs, however we advise that they should be attempted in numerical order. And there is no restriction to the number of exams you may attempt, allowing you to choose to sit as many or as few papers as you like at each exam session. You are, however, recommended to attempt a maximum of four papers in each six-month period.

Registration can take place at any time, however if you wish to take part in specific paper-based examination sessions, the following deadlines apply:

For the June exams: Register by 31 December of the preceding year

For the December exams: Register by 15 August of the same year

On registration you will be asked to pay an initial subscription fee. Then on 1 January each year, an annual subscription fee will be due. As you enter for exams or claim exemptions, a payment will be requested. The following fees are applicable in 2010 (and are subject to change without written notice)

Certified Accountant Technician fees   ACCA Fees BiMS Fees Re-take/Re-sit fees   Initial Registration £60 11,500/-   Subscription £60 per annum Not applicable   Exam/exemption fees   Introductory Level £38 X 2 = £ 76 6,500/- X 2 = 13,000/- Applicable at the same level   Intermediate Level £38 X 2 = £ 76 6,500/- X 2 = 13,000/- Applicable at the same level   Advanced Level £49 X 5 = £ 245 6,500/- X 5 =32,500/- Applicable at the same level

Your previous qualifications may entitle you to exemptions from some of the CAT exams. This means that you will start your studies at the most appropriate level according to your knowledge and skills.

Qualifications Typical Duration Awarding body Exemption from CAT Papers   HNC Accounting 8 Months only at BiMS Edexcel T1,T2,T3,T4,T5,T6, T7   GCE A-Level Accounting 12 Months Edexcel/CIE T1,T2, T3   HND Accounting 18 Months Edexcel Exemption from All CAT Papers   HND Business 18 Months Edexcel T5

At ACCA we recognise that everyone is an individual. So after taking the CAT exams you may decide to take a break from studying for a while. If so, the CAT Qualification will more than adequately prepare you with the knowledge and skills you need to perform at an accounting-support role. Simply gain one-year’s practical experience and you’ll be able to use the letters CAT after your name. Practical training can be completed in any size or type of business, and in any combination of sectors, before, during or after completing the exams. It’s your responsibility to find relevant training, but there are lots of resources available to assist you in your search for employment. To become a Certified Accounting Technician, you must pass or be exempt from the CAT exams and either:

achieve a Level 4 NVQ in Accounting (NVQ Route) or
meet ACCA’s practical experience requirements (Practical Experience route).

1. Only BiMS offers three unique routes to complete CAT within 1 to 2 years
2. Only BiMS supports CAT students with appx 2000sft student-centre for off-the-class preparation
3. Only BiMS supports with CAT students with the division of Research & Compliance and Operations
4. Only BiMS offers placement assistance through distribution e-graduate profile for CAT graduates
5. Only BiMS offers student-account access to CAT students through www.bimsbd.com

1. CAT Qualified, B.Sc. Honours graduate, ACCA Affiliate and Specialised Faculty members
2. Study preparation with text, exam kit, practice kit, notes, audios, videos, etc.
3. Full-time faculty members and administrative staff for round the clock support
4. Full-length mock test, practice test and class tests
5. Maximum number of teaching hours complemented by directed study and personalised assistance