Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Accounting
Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Finance Economics and Accounting
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification purpose and rationale:
Purpose:
The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with intellectual competence and practical skills in the acquisition, analysis, interpretation and application of accounting, auditing, financial management and taxation principles in accounting and business contexts on a postgraduate level. Additionally, this qualification aims to prepare learners for a career in the accounting profession or for further learning in this field.
Rationale:
- Development of Skills: This qualification enables learners to develop intellectual and practical skills in the analysis, interpretation, and application of advanced accounting, governance and control, and taxation principles.
- Preparation for Practice: The qualification prepares learners to identify and apply advanced accounting, governance and control, and taxation principles in practical scenarios within the accounting profession or related fields.
- Foundation for Further Studies: By completing this qualification, learners are equipped for further studies in accounting, governance and control, and taxation, thereby laying the groundwork for advanced exploration in these fields as a science.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate intellectual and practical skills in the analysis, interpretation and application of governance and control principles.
- Analyse, interpret and apply accounting principles in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Demonstrate intellectual and practical understanding and application of the analysis and interpretation of the Value-Added Tax Act, the Income Tax Act and the Estate Duty Act with reference to important decisions of the courts and Interpretation and Practice Notes issued by South African Revenue Service(SARS).
- Demonstrate research skills and an understanding of research methodologies by submitting research essays that have been prepared under supervision.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criterion Integration:
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Problem Solving in Financial Management: Students will be required to demonstrate their ability to identify and solve problems in financial management correctly by applying relevant theoretical principles and reflecting on the application made.
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Learning Strategies: Students will explore different learning strategies to acquire the multidisciplinary capabilities of a financial manager.
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Research Skills: Students will plan and conduct research in the financial management field, including gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, and interpreting information on financial management and related issues correctly by utilizing relevant theoretical research principles and reflecting on the research undertaken.
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Communication Skills: Students will be expected to communicate effectively, orally or in writing, with different role players in the financial management field by applying communication principles and reflecting on the application made.
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Technology Utilization: Students will utilize appropriate technology effectively in the financial management environment.
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Employment Seeking Skills: Students will demonstrate acceptable employment seeking skills by applying theoretical principles of employment skills and reflecting on the application thereof.
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Macro Vision Development: Students will develop a theoretical and practical macro vision for the field of financial management internationally, nationally, regionally, and locally.
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Resource Coordination: Students will be able to effectively and responsibly organize and coordinate resources and opportunities in the financial management field, including entrepreneurship, by applying relevant theoretical principles and reflecting on the application made.
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Social Sensitivity: Students will practice acceptable social sensitivity in relationships with others and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team or organization by implementing relevant theory and reflecting on the implementation made.
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Responsible Citizenship: Students will promote responsible citizenship through a holistic approach to the application of professional values in the financial management field.
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Cultural Sensitivity: Students will practice social, cultural, and aesthetic sensitivity towards people of different financial management communities and role players in the financial management environment by applying appropriate theoretical principles and reflecting on the application made.
Integrated Assessment:
- The qualification is aligned coherently, with all teaching, learning, and assessment activities linked to module and qualification outcomes.
- Assessment methods include both summative and formative assessments to enhance applied competence and facilitate authentic assessment and learning.
- Assessment methods such as uLink quizzes, semester tests, practical assignments, literary studies, group projects/presentations, and final examinations will be used to determine outcomes, generate data for grading, provide feedback, and improve the curriculum.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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