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CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS (CAT)

NQR Code:QG-04-BFSI-02182-2024-V1-ICAI

  • Old Code: QG-04-BFSI-02182-2024-V1-ICAI

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About this Qualification

Job Description

To meet the huge demand for entry level Accountants in India, The Institute of Cost Accountants of India has launched a short term Course i.e. Certificate in Accounting Technicians (CAT) for 12th (10+2) passed and Under Graduates. This Course has been introduced in consultation with Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. A Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Course qualified candidate is trained to meet the demands of today's accounting requirements in addition to participating on the company's management team. The candidates will be able to learn the competencies in the maintenance of accounts, preparation of Tax Returns, Filling of Returns under Companies Act, Filling of Returns under Income Tax, GST, Customs Act, Export & Import documentation etc. The detailed course curriculum is enclosed.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria 1 Criteria 2 Experience Training Qualification
12th None No Experience None

Progression Pathway

  • Account Assistant / Accountant - Level 4.5

Learning Module In Job Role/Qualifcation

National Occupation Standards (NOS)/Module NOS Code Mandatory/ Optional Estimated size (Hours) Nos Credit Level
Paper 1: Fundamentals of Financial Accounting ICMAI/N/2401-v1.0 Mandatory 60 2 4
Paper 2: Applied Business and Industrial Laws ICMAI/N/2402-v1.0 Mandatory 60 2 4
Paper 3: Financial Accounting-2 ICMAI/N/2403-v1.0 Mandatory 30 1 4
Paper 4: Statutory Compliance ICMAI/N/2404-v1.0 Mandatory 60 2 4
Computer Fundamentals by Microsoft & Computerized Accounting- Tally ERP 9.0 ICMAI/N/2405-v1.0 Mandatory 90 3 4
Employability Skills DGT/VSQ/N0101 Mandatory 30 1 4
E-Filing by experts ICMAI/N/2406-v1.0 Mandatory 30 1 4
Introduction to Costing Principles & Preparation of Cost Statements ICMAI/N/2407-v1.0 Mandatory 30 1 4
Internship / OJT ICMAI/N/2408-v1.0 Mandatory 90 3 4