Examination Structure

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 Paper 2 Recording Financial Transactions* Information for Management Control 2 hr CBE** or written exam 2 hr CBE** or written exam

INTERMEDIATE
Paper 3 Paper 4 Maintaining Financial Records* Accounting for Costs 2 hr CBE** or written exam 2 hr CBE** or written exam

ADVANCED
Paper 5 Paper 6 Paper 7 Managing People and Systems Drafting Financial Statements* Planning, Control & Performance Management 2hr written exam 3hr written exam 3hr written exam

Any two optional papers

Paper 8 Paper 9 Paper 10 Implementing Audit Procedures* Preparing Taxation Computations Managing Finances 3hr written exam 3hr written exam 3hr written exam

* denotes International and UK adapted streams available ** denotes Computer-Based Exams. For details, refer to

Computer Based Examinations