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I got 60% in my exam. IBTC is the best.”  \nMfanufikile Madlala , ACCA Student  \nExams  \nCOMPUTER-BASED EXAMS   \nYou have to complete one exam for each subject. The exams for the FIA subjects and AB to LW of the ACCA qualification are PC-based exams available on demand-so you can do them all year round.  \nThese exams are 2 hours long, and you have to achieve 50% in order to pass. Your results are made available immediately.  \nThe exams for the PM-FM subjects in the Fundamentals  \nlevel are PC-based exams. They are available only during exam sessions held in March, June, September and December. These exams are 3 to 4 hours long and you have  \nto achieve 50% in order to pass.  \nWRITTEN EXAMS  \nExams for SBL toAAA arewritten exams, and can be completed at venues in Johannesburg, CapeTown or Durban. You can only write these exams during exam sessions held in March, June, September and December. (Variant papers are not offered during all exam sessions.)  \nThese exams are 3 to 4 hours long, and you have to achieve 50% in order to pass. Results are made available approximately 6 weeks after the exam date.  \nExams fortheACCA qualification must betaken in modular order, but you can complete the papers within each module in any order.  \nSyllabus  \n\n| CERTIFIED ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (CAT) |\n| --- |\n| Ethics Module + Practical Experience |\n| Options (Only 2)\u003Cbr>|\n\nFoundation in Accountancy  \nGETTING STARTED  \nYOU HAVE CHOSEN TO STUDY ACCA AND YOU’RE KEEN TO GET STARTED.  \nRead the important information below about registration, exemptions, exams and much more.  \nStep 1-Identify your entry route  \nDepending on your previous qualifications, you may be eligible for exemptions from certain exams. Wait until you’ve officially been awarded your exemptions by the ACCA before you make a decision on what subject(s) to start with. Your likely starting point:  \n• No formal qualifications-start with Foundations in Accountancy (FIA)  \n• School leaver-start with ACCA Fundamentals level  \n• Graduate with relevant degree-apply for exemptions and start with ACCA Fundamentals or Strategic Professional level  \nStep 2-Register with the ACCA & apply for exemptions  \n• Visit [www.accaglobal.com](www.accaglobal.com) to register as a student  \n• Upload your supporting documents:> Proof of identity  \n> Academic certificates and transcripts> Passport-sized photograph  \n• Pay your registration fee and annual subscription fee directly online to the ACCA  \n• Receive confirmation from the ACCA regarding your registration and exemptions  \n• Make payment online to the ACCAto accept any exemptions  \nStep 3-Choose your study method  \n• Choose a study method that suits you best  \n• Consult with an IBTC student advisor to help you plan your subjectselection and study method  \n• Select either online classes or our home study option  \nStep 4 -Book with IBTC  \nBook online or generate your own quote by registering [and creating an account at www.ibtc.co.za](and creating an account at www.ibtc.co.za)  \n• Select your subjects and study methods  \n• Only include exam fees in your booking if you will write your exams at our ACCA-licenced exam centres in CapeTown or Sandton  \n• Pay in full via EFT or pay a deposit and complete the debit order form  \n• Receive your study material and access to your class/tutor  \n(Note: Study material is dispatched based on the study period you select when making a booking)  \nStep 5-Register for your exam  \nBook your exam as soon as you start studying. It's important to set a date and work towards it.  \nComputer-based exams (FIA and AB to FM)  \n• Register with the CBE exam centre closest to you, and pay them directly for the exams you wish to sit. (We have licenced exam centres inSandton and CapeTown.) 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