Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Program in the Philippines

Business students and professionals nowadays find ways in order to be competitive on their chosen field.  If BSA students have the opportunity to take the CPA Board Examination to add more credentials aside from their bachelor's degree, BS Business Administration students have also a way to enhance their credentials with the introduction of the CAT (Certified Accounting Technician) program in the Philippines.  The CAT® Program is a globally recognized program   of the National Institute of Accounting Technicians (NIAT) that grants the CAT®   designation to the successful professional here and abroad.

The CAT® Program focuses on developing a strong   base of technical accounting knowledge and skills; analytical, organizational   and inter­personal skills; and professional values essential for today’s   successful accounting professionals.

The CAT® Program is designed to be an intensive   bookkeeping program that will equip the participant all the necessary skills   for real life accounting work.

The CAT® Program is recognized to be equivalent to   the CAT® designations of different institutes in the world, giving NIAT CAT®s   access to memberships and recognition in countries such as Canada, United   Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Macau, the   Middle East and Singapore.

What is an Accounting Technician?

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.

Like many professions, accountancy is changing.   Rapid technology development, tax reform and organizational restructures   require broader and more flexible skills. Today’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.

Certified Accounting Technician (CAT®) Examination

The CAT® examination consists of three (3) levels:   

Part 1: Practical Accounting

Part 2: Management AccountingPart 3: Taxation Accounting