{"id":124,"date":"2019-05-30T17:38:06","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T17:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/?page_id=124"},"modified":"2024-12-15T21:31:55","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T13:31:55","slug":"about-cat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/?page_id=124","title":{"rendered":"About CAT Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The CAT\u00ae Program<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>  The CAT\u00ae Program is a globally recognized program   of the National Institute of Accounting Technicians (NIAT) that grants the CAT\u00ae   designation to the successful professional here and abroad.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\nThe CAT\u00ae Program focuses on developing a strong   base of technical accounting knowledge and skills; analytical, organizational   and inter\u00adpersonal skills; and professional values essential for today\u2019s   successful accounting professionals. \n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\nThe CAT\u00ae Program is designed to be an intensive   bookkeeping program that will equip the participant all the necessary skills   for real life accounting work.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\nThe\nCAT\u00ae Program is recognized to be equivalent to the CAT\u00ae designations of\ndifferent institutes in the world, giving NIAT CAT\u00aes access to memberships and\nrecognition in countries such as Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New\nZealand, Europe, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Macau, the Middle East and Singapore.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"307\" height=\"342\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/logo_icb.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"78\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/logo_icb\/\" class=\"wp-image-78\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/logo_icb.jpg 307w, http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/logo_icb-269x300.jpg 269w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"339\" height=\"164\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/logo_rca.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"80\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/logo_rca\/\" class=\"wp-image-80\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/logo_rca.jpg 339w, http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/logo_rca-300x145.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"541\" height=\"277\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/logo_cma.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"76\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/logo_cma\/\" class=\"wp-image-76\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/logo_cma.jpg 541w, http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/logo_cma-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"201\" height=\"141\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/logo_iat.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"77\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/logo_iat\/\" class=\"wp-image-77\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"413\" height=\"225\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/logo_cat.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"75\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/logo_cat\/\" class=\"wp-image-75\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/logo_cat.jpg 413w, http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/logo_cat-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"59\" height=\"60\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/logo_acca.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"74\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/logo_acca\/\" class=\"wp-image-74\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What is an \u2018Accounting Technician\u2019?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accounting Technician is a new terminology in the Philippine marketplace but is widely used in Australia and the United Kingdom to identify a range of accounts or bookkeeping occupations working in all industries and sectors. An Accounting Technician carries out valuable accounting and related jobs. They work at all levels from account clerks to financial controllers. They work in all industries and sectors and in organizations large and small. In small organization, accounting technicians maybe the only trained and qualified finance staff employed. In large corporation, they are crucial part of a balanced team working alongside auditors and management staffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like many professions, accountancy is changing. Rapid technology development, tax reform and organizational restructures require broader and more flexible skills. Today&#8217;s Accounting Technicians play an integral role in the overall business management function and need to be equipped not only with core technical accountancy skills, but also vital complementary skills in areas such as IT, communication, leadership and time management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"350\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/CAT_Exam_Path.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>Certified Accounting Technician (CAT\u00ae) Examination<\/strong><br>The CAT\u00ae examination consists of three (3) levels:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5>Part 1: Practical Accounting<br>Part 2: Management Accounting<br>Part 3: Taxation Accounting<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"307\" height=\"342\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/logo_icb.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78 size-full\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/logo_icb.jpg 307w, http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/logo_icb-269x300.jpg 269w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Certified Bookkeeper (CB) \u2013 CAT\u00ae Part 1 Examination <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Successful passers of the Part 1 Examination are immediately eligible to apply as Certified Bookkeeper (CB) member of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers of UK, the largest bookkeeping institute in the world with over 150,000 members globally. CB members who wish to provide bookkeeping service, particularly in the UK can avail of the Practicing Certificate sealed by the Institute, equivalent to Licensed Bookkeeper status in the UK.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"339\" height=\"164\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/logo_rca.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80 size-full\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/logo_rca.jpg 339w, http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/logo_rca-300x145.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Registered Cost Accountant (RCA) \u2013 CAT\u00ae Part 2 Examination<\/span><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The part 2 examination of CAT\u00ae is accredited by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA) of Australia to be equivalent to Registered Cost Accountant (RCA) designation. CAT\u00ae candidates can take this exam independently and qualified to apply as RCA upon passing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"413\" height=\"225\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/logo_cat.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75 size-full\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/logo_cat.jpg 413w, http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/logo_cat-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Certified Accounting Technician <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> <\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u2013<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> <\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> CAT\u00ae Part 3 Examination<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The part 3 examination of CAT\u00ae consists of payroll and taxation examination. This is the final exam to complete the CAT\u00ae examination. Candidates who pass all three levels of the CAT\u00ae examination can apply as CAT\u00ae from the Institute of Accounting Technicians of North America. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">IAT Canada is the premiere professional body of Accounting Technicians in North America. The CAT\u00ae designation of IAT is accredited by various universities from the UK and Australia as equivalent to Bachelors degree in International Accounting and recognized by many professional institutes, including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) of UK, the largest accounting body in the world. CAT\u00ae members from IAT can in fact become as CAT\u00ae of ACCA UK without further examination. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"864\" height=\"608\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/pic_cat_exam_pathway.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/pic_cat_exam_pathway.jpg 864w, http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/pic_cat_exam_pathway-300x211.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/pic_cat_exam_pathway-768x540.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Summary of CAT Examination Pathway:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certified Bookkeeper<\/strong> = a student may apply to become a CB if he or she finished and passed Part 1 only. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Registered Cost Accountant<\/strong> = a student may apply to become an RCA if he or she finished and passed Part 2 only. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certified Accounting Technician<\/strong> = a student may apply to become a CAT if he or she finished and passed ALL the Examinations (Parts 1, 2 and 3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Benefits of CAT\u00ae Certification<\/span><\/strong><br>When you attain the Certified Accounting Technician designation, you: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022    Offer an employer proven specific skills and knowledge. <br>\u2022    Advance your career and increase your compensation. <br>\u2022    Put \u201cCAT\u00ae\u201d after your name, giving you the same distinction among   bookkeepers that \u201cCPA\u201d gives to certified public accountants. <br>\u2022    Increase your value to your company or clients \u2014 Certified      Accounting Technicians can and do take on new responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">CAT\u00ae Challenge Exam Syllabus<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PART I FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING<\/strong><br>Module 1 &#8211; Recording Business Transactions<br>Module 2 &#8211; Drafting Financial Statements<br>Module 3 &#8211; Maintaining Financial Records<br>Module 4 &#8211; Reconstructing Incomplete Records, Constructive Accounting, Financial Reporting and Analysis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PART 2 MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING<\/strong><br>Module 5 &#8211; Understanding Management Information<br>Module 6 &#8211; Accounting for Materials, Labor and Overhead costs<br>Module 7 &#8211; Accumulating Costs for Products and Services<br>Module 8 &#8211; Budgeting for planning and control<br>Module 9 &#8211; Estimating Costs and Revenues for Decision Making<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PART 3 TAXATION ACCOUNTING<\/strong><br>Module 10 &#8211; Preparing Payroll Computations<br>Module 11 &#8211; Preparing Income Tax Computations<br>Module 12 &#8211; Preparing Transfer and Business Tax Computations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Global Employers trust the CAT\u00ae<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The CAT\u00ae is first and foremost an occupational qualification. You learn and develop by actually doing the work, rather than just preparing for the exam. We recognize your professional ability\u00ac not just your memory\u00ac which is why CAT\u00ae staffs are in such demand by employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CAT\u00ae is recognized by employers across all sectors and all industries. The respect that employers hold for the CAT\u00ae can be a massive boost to your career prospects, whether you have already started out in your career or are taking your first steps. The CAT\u00ae will help develop your existing skills and help you gain new ones, which will open up new opportunities and give you the chance to prove yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CAT\u00ae title will also help you gain practical understanding and develop first-\u00acclass skills in other areas, including IT communications and personal effectiveness. These skills not only give you extra confidence to make the most of your career, but they are held in high regard by employers.<br>Rewards of CAT\u00ae<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CAT\u00ae Program is the ideal certification for anyone wanting to work as an accounting technician. This vocational course provides the knowledge and skills to perform the tasks demanded by this role; it offers you the chance to gain a useful and practical qualification while studying at your own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CAT\u00ae Program offers great rewards. That is the reason so many people around the world take courses to become CAT\u00ae. But you will also know that the rewards are only earned if you are prepared to work hard towards your qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CAT\u00ae will give you valuable new skills and increase the value you can add to your organization thus paving the way for career development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>For more information, download the PDF file with detailed discussion thru this link:<\/strong><\/em>  <strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topnotchcatreviewers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/203-cat-generalbrochure-topnotch-2024-1215.pdf\">details about CAT (PDF file)<\/a><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The CAT\u00ae Program The CAT\u00ae Program is a globally recognized program of the National Institute of Accounting Technicians (NIAT) that grants the CAT\u00ae designation to the successful professional here and abroad. 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