Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)

Issued by Institute of Certified Management Accountants, Australia & NZ (CMA ANZ)

Accounting technicians work across sectors in private, public and not for profit organisations. They carry out a range of practical accountancy, financial and taxation work. This work includes: (a) checking and analysing financial information used by accountants; (b) preparing financial information required by professional accountants.

Type Certification
Level Foundational
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

Certificate in Accounting from a recognised Technical College (TAFE) or Stage 1 of a Professional Qualification in Accounting or completion of Stage 1 of the CMA ANZ’s Graduate program
Must maintain CAT membership in good standing and comply with the CPD requirements with no outstanding complaints or disciplinary proceedings

Standards

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)

The CAT has been assessed as equivalent to Level 5 (Certificate) under the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF)