The CAT Qualification
Overview
The Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Qualification will be re-introduced as a top up programme as a terminating
technical certification to accredited Diploma in Accounting (DIA) programme or ACCA - FIA graduated member.
The positioning will enable it as to be in line with ACCA global practice, as well as support direction of the
currently being revised Competency Framework by Malaysia Institute of Accountant (MIA) to introduce "Accounting Technician" [AT(M)]'
membership level in Malaysia.
CAT is a value-added option for students that intend to start working immediately after completing accredited
Diploma in Accounting, with further opportunity to take-up the ACCA qualification in the future.
Upon completion of the CAT Foundations Practical Experience Requirement (FPER : 1year ) and Foundation in Professionalism (FiP),
you will be able to call yourself a Certified Accounting Technician and use the designation CAT after your name.
Entry Requirements
To apply, you must have:
- Any accredited Diploma in Accounting
- Foundation in Accounting (ACCA – FIA)
Intakes
January & July 2021 (Part time online classes)
Examination Periods
June & December each year (Computer-based Exam)
Time Frame for Completion of Studies
Half year / 6 months (2 CAT Specialist Papers)
Structured Teaching and Learning Approaches
KSA City Campus has a structured approach in imparting knowledge to its
students. Each paper consists of a minimum of 18 lectures and tutorials, comprising
3 hours each per week. Attendance is mandatory for all lectures and tutorials.
Intensive Revision classes for each paper are compulsory, comprising a minimum
of 18 hours per paper. These sessions provide and discuss past exam questions and techniques.
In addition, each paper consists of 2 internal exams. These internal exams are indicators
of students’ progress in their studies.
CAT Graduates
Graduates with one year of relevant and supervised practical experience are required to submit their Foundation Practical Experience Requirement (FPER) and complete Foundation in Professionalism (FiP). Upon approval, CAT graduates may add the prestigious designatory initials ‘CAT’ to their names and apply “Accounting Technician [AT(M)” membership from Malaysia Institute of Accountants (MIA).
Progression to ACCA
Diploma in Accounting (DIA) Students can progress to the ACCA qualification and claim up to 3 papers exemptions (Knowledge Module) based on their DIA. The exemption fee is payable to ACCA. Each paper estimated 80 pounds.
Progression
CAT Specialist Paper
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Qualification - Options (Any two)
- Foundations in Audit (FAU)
- Foundations in Taxation (FTX)
- Foundations in Financial Management (FFM)
Timetables
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July 2021 Intake
Revision
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Revision Class for December 2021 Exam Sitting
Fees
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CAT July 2021 Intake
Registration
Admission Procedures
Online Registration
We provide online registration services.
To do so, please kindly visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/KSACityCampus and
click the "Sign Up" button, then fill in the information required.
Please allow time for our confirmation of your registration.
The total fees and instructions for online payment will be sent to your email after confirmation.
Please include the following:
- Photocopy of IC *
- 2 Passport Size Photos *
- Certified true copies of academic qualifications/transcript of entry qualification *
- RM100 Registration Fee (Non-refundable) *
* Please note that your application will not be processed if these documents are not submitted.
To avoid delays, please ensure that all information is complete.
Students are to refer to the KSA City Campus
Rules & Regulations governing their
academic rights and obligations during their tenure of study at KSA City Campus.
Payment Information
Payments can be made through cheques/bank drafts/cash at our Counter.
For payment through online transfer, kindly email registration form and payment slip to ksacitycampus@gmail.com
Please also include the required information below on the reverse side of the cheque/bank draft:
- Student name
- NRIC or passport number
- Telephone number
Payment to KSA@City Academy
Please address the payment to the account listed below and kindly email registration form and payment slip to ksacitycampus@gmail.com
CIMB: 800 229 5164
