Bachelor of Accounting Honours

Outcomes

1. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret advanced accounting literature, implying the ability to teach themselves from source material.
2. Manifested advanced understanding of the use of scientific methods in the acquisition of advanced accounting data and knowledge.
3. Demonstrated ability to identify and solve more complex problems in a critical and creative way by applying appropriate accounting methods.
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others as a member of a management team in the team in the private, developmental and public sectors.
5. Demonstrated ability to organise and manage oneself and one's persona activities responsibly and effectively.
6. Demonstrated ability to collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate relevant information.
7. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, using advanced visual, mathematical and or language skills in the modes of oral and or written persuasion.
8. Demonstrated ability to use advanced accounting-based science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and the interests of others.
9. Demonstrated advanced understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising accounting related problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
10. Demonstrated understanding of and ability to apply a range of advanced accounting related equipment, techniques, procedures and experimental approaches.
11. Demonstrated ability to apply this advanced accounting related knowledge and practical skills to address advanced theoretical and practical accounting and to learn appropriate lessons from these experiences.
12. A demonstrated understanding of: The latest advances in the theory and practice of accounting commerce. The advanced empirical bodies of knowledge. Extensive practical experiences and skills related to the advanced aspects of the relevant subject matter in one or more of the chosen fields.
13. In the case of the Bachelors in Accounting(BAcc) Hons in Accounting Subjects: A demonstrated ability to successfully complete the Part I examination as set by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. The skills and technical background in accounting subjects to enter into articles with an accredited chartered accountant in public practice or an accredited institution in Trade and Commerce.
14. In the case of the Bachelors in Accounting(BAcc) Hons in Auditing: A demonstrated ability to successfully complete the Part II examination in Auditing as set by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. The skills and technical background in Auditing to complete articles with an accredited chartered accountant in public practice and after completion of articles, to practice as a chartered accountant in public practice. A demonstrated ability to conduct research of limited scope in the field of Auditing.
15. In the case of the BAcc Hons in Management Accounting: A demonstrated ability to successfully complete the Part II examination in Management Accounting as set by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. The skills and technical background to complete articles with an accredited institution in trade and commerce and after completion of articles to practice as a chartered accountant in Trade and Industry (outside public practices). A demonstrated ability to conduct research of limited scope in the field of Management Accounting of Financial Management.
16. In the case of BAcc in Taxation: The skills and technical background in taxation to enter into a career as tax consultant in the private or public sector. A demonstrated ability to conduct research of limited scope in the field of Taxation.

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