The CAT qualification will provide you with a solid foundation in finance and accounting. You will learn all the necessary technical skills and knowledge required to perform an accounting-support role. And after passing the CAT exams, you’ll be able to gain exemptions from the ACCA and other Professional Qualifications and be one step closer to professional status.
To achieve CAT status you will need to complete a set of exams and one-year's practical experience in the workplace.

There are no formal academic qualifications necessary to register for the CAT qualification. However your previous qualifications may entitle you to exemptions from some of the CAT exams.

You may also be able to claim exemption from the introductory papers of the CAT qualification, if you already have one year's relevant practical experience.

If you already have an NVQ level 4 in Accounting, you will not need to complete the practical experience requirement.

All enquiries regarding eligibility, exemption or registration should be addressed directly to the Institute:

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.

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.