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Application for Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) status 2026

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The document is an application form for individuals seeking Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) status. It outlines the eligibility criteria, including exam and experience requirements, and provides instructions for completing the application, including personal details, payment methods, and data protection information. Successful applicants will receive a qualifying certificate and may progress to the ACCA Qualification. The document also includes a declaration statement regarding compliance with ACCA regulations.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Application for Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) status in our editor.
Begin by entering your unique email address in BLOCK CAPITALS. Ensure it is correct, as ACCA will send confirmation and passcode details to this address.
Fill in your personal and address details accurately. Include your full name, date of birth, home address, and contact numbers. Refer to the examples provided for clarity.
Indicate any other professional accountancy qualifications you hold that allow you to practice in your country of residence.
Complete the practical experience section by ticking the appropriate box that reflects how you meet the CAT experience requirements.
If applicable, express your wish to transfer to the ACCA Qualification and understand any associated fees or requirements.
Review and sign the declaration statement, ensuring all information is accurate and complete before submission.

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What level is a certified accounting technician?

The Accounting Technician Apprenticeship is a two-year, work-based education training programme which leads to a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Accounting.

What are the levels of certified accounting technician?

Concentric three-level structure The training for Certified Accounting Technician distinguishes three levels: an introductory, intermediate and advanced level.

What tier is an accounting technician?

12200 - Accounting technicians and bookkeepers.

How do you qualify as an accounting technician?

If you dont have a diploma but you have four years of verifiable practical experience, you can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning and write the CoTE exam to qualify. You will need to know how to work with databases, spreadsheets, project and document management software, and financial analysis software.

Is a CAT considered a diploma?

The CAT Qualification is a diploma level qualification awarded by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

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What is the certified accounting technician qualification equivalent to?

The AAT Qualifications aligns with accounting technician level credentials. Specifically, AAT Level 2 corresponds to a level comparable to that of a GCSE qualification. AAT Level 3 equates to a standing akin to completing two A-Level qualifications, while AAT Level 4 aligns with the QCF Level 4 qualification standard.

How to get CAT qualification?

The minimum entry requirement to CAT is 5 GCE O Level credit (with English Mathematics). In order to obtain the CAT Qualification, students will need to complete the following: FA1, MA1, FA2, MA2, FBT, FFA and FMA exams.

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