CAT (Certificate in Accounting Technicians)
CAT (Certificate in Accounting Technicians). CAT is the course for entry level accountants in india.
ICAI (Institute of Cost Accountants of India) has begin a short period of Course-CAT (Certificate in Accounting Technicians) for the students who has passed 12th and UG to reach the great demand for the entry-level accountants in India.
CAT (Certificate in Accounting Technicians) course is only for one year duration course.
This course contains of development/Education, Oral training/Coaching followed by Off-line mode/On-line mode for self-assessment/judgement, Computer Coaching/Training, On-line Examination, 3 months Internship, 5 days of Orientation Programme.
This Course has been presented in conference with Ministry of Corporates Affairs, Government of India.
"CAT" provide/prepare students to enhance skillful/knowledgeable.
1. Maintenance of accounts.
2. Preparation of Tax Returns.
3. Filling of Returns under Companies Act.
4. Filling of Returns under Income Tax.
5. GST.
6. Customs Act.
7. Export & Import documentation.
8. etc.
"Job Opportunities After CAT (Certificate in Accounting Technicians) Course."
1. Income Tax/Service Tax Return Prepares.
2. Filing of Returns under Income Tax, Service Tax, VAT, Customs Act & Central Excise etc.
3. Filing of Returns under Companies Act.
4. Panchayats Accounting & Book-Keeping.
5. Export & Import documentation etc.
6. Retail Sector.
7. Small & Medium Enterprises.
8. KPO (Knowledge Processes Outsourcing).
9. BPO ( Business Processes Outsourcing).
10. Etc.
Main aim of "CAT" Course :-
1. To built/develop among the students the fundamental abilities/necessary skills that needed to apply theoretical knowledge of Accounting to reasonable/practical situations in various utilitarian/functional areas of Accounting.
2. Openness/Exposure to the environments under which various/different organizations work.
3. Giving/Providing on professional training/job experience of practical parts/aspects of Accounting.
4. Make progress in disciplined attitude that needed to become an Accountant.
5. "CAT" intends to spread the open doors to the understudies' local area who couldn't be reached up until this point.
Following are the Eligibility Criteria for "CAT" (Certificate in Accounting Technicians) :- (Any one only)
1. The Students who has finished or passed his/her (Class 10 & Class 12)
2. They must passed NDC (National Diploma in Commerce) this examination is held by the AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) or SBTE (State Board of Technical Education) under the authority of All India Council.
3. They must have pased from the Diploma in RSE (Rural Service Examination) which is held by the NCHE (National Council of Higher Education).
Fees for CAT :- Rs. 8600. Must paid in the form of DD (Demand Draft) and which is drawn in the favor of ICA (The Institute of Cost Accountants of India) that's payable at New Delhi.
Language/Medium :- English & Hindi
Now the main details for CAT explained below :-
1. Mode of delivery
Oral coaching by Regional Councils/Chapters/Recognised Oral Coaching Centres of the Institute spread across the country
To learn more about the institute's nationwide CAT course centers, students can visit the institute's official website.
2. Linkage with Main Course
After passing the Senior Secondary Examination (10+2) and the Foundation Course (Entry Level) Part I, a student is eligible to enroll in the Institute's Intermediate course.
3. Skill Evaluation/Assessment
Through internal assessment- Online & Offline for both CAT levels.
4. Examination
The online examination for the Foundation course (Entry Level) part 1.
The student can appear for the Foundation Course (Entry Level) part 1, after appearing in Secondary Examination Or equivalent as indicated in the eligibility criteria.
There will be on-line assessment Test for CAT Competency Level – Part-II
Duration of Certificate in Accounting Technicians Foundation Course (Entry Level) Part-I
200 Hours of Coaching and self Assessment – online/ offline
Duration of Certificate in Accounting Technicians Competency Level- Part-II
100 Hours of Computer Training, Training on the filing of Returns, Cost Sheet preparation, and Self-assessment – online/offline.
Orientation Programme — 5 days
Internship — 3 months
Examination Fee — Rs.730/
Orientation programme Fee — 500/ (payable to the Centre conducting the CAT Course)
Providing Study Notes — The Institute will provide study notes to all the Students of CAT without any additional cost.
5. Last Date of CAT Admission
The Admission for CAT Course is done with reference to the Examination which is presently held twice in a year- generally June and December. The Closing date for admission to CAT Course is:
For June Term Examination – 31st January
For December Term Examination – 31st July
Summary of ‘Certificate of Accounting Technicians Course’
A) Foundation Course (Entry Level) Part-I
Paper 1: Fundamentals of Financial Accounting.
Paper 2: Applied Business and Industrial Laws
Paper 3: Financial Accounting-2
Paper 4: Statutory Compliance
B) Competency Level – Part-II
Fundamentals of Computers
Filling of Statutory Returns
Introduction to Costing Principles and Preparation of Cost Statements
5-days Orientation Programme
Registration for Certificate in Accounting Technicians Course
Prospectus along with the Admission Form will be available at Head Quarter and Regional Council Offices, Chapters and Recognized Oral Coaching Centres (ROCCs) of CAT Course.
A Candidate seeking admission to CAT Course shall submit the duly filled Admission Form along with the Identity Card which is attached in the prospectus to the Coaching Centre from where he/she intends to receive Oral Coaching. Consequent upon the completion of Registration, the students will be issued Identity Card and the Registration number.
Copies of documents giving proof of qualification and age are to be enclosed with the admission form.
(A) Valid Registration Time Limit
If a student fails to appear in Examination within three years from the date of his registration, the registration shall be cancelled after the expiry of the said period. In such case, the student has to apply for Re-registration.
Registration is valid for a period of seven years from the date of registration for a student who appears in Examination within three years from the date of his/her registration. After the expiry of seven years period, his/her registration shall be cancelled. In such case, the student has to apply for ‘DE NOVO’ Registration.
(B) DE NOVO Registration
A Student whose registration has been cancelled on account of failure to complete the “Certificate in Accounting Technician Course” within a period of seven years from the date of registration may, if he/she desires, apply for DE NOVO Registration in the prescribed form along with the payment of Rs. 2000/- as DE NOVO Registration Fees. A candidate registration DE NOVO shall be allowed an exemption in Entry Level if he/ she had passed the examination under the earlier registration.
6. Job Opportunities After CAT Course.
Students, after successfully completing the CAT Course will acquire necessary skills to take up employment in entry accounting functions in the industry. Some of the potential sectors of employment are.
Small & Medium Enterprises;
Business Processes Outsourcing (BPO)/Knowledge Processes Outsourcing (KPO);
Retail Sector;
Panchayats Accounting and Book-keeping;
Income Tax/Service Tax Return Prepares
Filing of Returns under Companies Act;
Filing of Returns under Income Tax, VAT, Service Tax, Central Excise and Customs Act etc;
Export & Import documentation etc.
Here you got the details about “Certificate in Accounting Technicians (CAT) Course” details.