Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Chartered Accountancy

Associated Assessment Guidelines

The following Associated Assessment will be assessed in an integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes:

1. Knowledge and Understanding:

   • Analyse, evaluate, and apply fundamental terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules, and theories.

2. Scientific Inquiry:

   • Apply appropriate discipline-related methods of scientific inquiry and validate, evaluate, and manage sources of information independently.

3. Problem Solving:

   • Reflect critically on, understand, and apply methods to resolve complex discipline-related problems and introduce change within practice.

4. Professional and Ethical Behaviour:

   • Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour within academic and discipline-related environments, considering societal and cultural factors.

5. Communication:

   • Effectively communicate scientific understanding, opinions, and ideas in written or oral arguments using appropriate discipline-related and academic discourse, as well as technology.

6. Teamwork and Self-Management:

   • Function effectively as a member or leader in scientific projects or investigations, with self-directed management of learning activities and responsibility for own progress.

Integrated Assessment:

• Assessment Criteria: Aligned with SAQA level descriptors and clearly communicated to students.
• Formative Assessment: Includes class tests, practicums, and homework assignments.
• Summative Assessment: Evaluates main purpose and key outcomes of the qualification.
• Integrated Assessment:
  • Includes an integrated project assignment and 6 papers where modules are integrated into each paper.
  • Ensures assessment activities align with the qualification's main purpose and key outcomes.

These guidelines adhere to the Assessment and Moderation Policy of the North West University, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of students' knowledge, skills, and abilities in a holistic manner.