Bachelor of Accounting
Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Finance Economics and Accounting
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose:
This qualification is the first qualification in the learning and career pathway for individuals aspiring to become Chartered Accountants (South Africa) (CASA). The qualification leads to an Honours Degree in Accounting, enabling learners to apply for practical workplace learning (articles) and eventually write the Board Examination. Successful completion of these steps leads to the awarding of the Chartered Accountant (South Africa) designation by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).
Rationale:
Due to a shortage of Accountants in South Africa, this qualification aims to develop highly skilled Accountants who can effectively meet the needs of businesses and communities. Learners will acquire a solid foundation in the knowledge, theory, principles, and skills of Accounting, Taxation, Managerial Finance, and Auditing. This will equip them to apply this knowledge in a professional accountancy and business context effectively.
Outcomes
- Prepare financial reports based on International Financial Reporting Standards.
- Consolidate financial statements for group companies.
- Evaluate financial data.
- Apply costing methods in various scenarios.
- Interpret management decision-making information.
- Conduct a review of internal controls in different business cycles.
- Perform the necessary audit procedures for assurance testing.
- Interpret the Companies Act, Close Corporations Act and the Audit Profession Act and King III (Corporate Governance). 9.Demonstrate knowledge of personal and Corporate Income Tax, Value Added Tax, Capital Gains Tax end Estate and other Duties.
- Communicate effectively in a business and accountancy environment.
- Act ethically in a business and accountancy environment.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria:
- Demonstrate basic foundational skills and knowledge in accounting and related fields.
- Demonstrate detailed skills and knowledge, as well as the application of knowledge in accounting and related fields.
- Demonstrate the right attitudes to clients and ethical and professional behaviour in the business world.
- Integrate and apply knowledge and practical competencies in business contexts.
Integrated Assessment:
- The assessment strategy includes both formative and summative assessments, with a balance between them ranging between 40% and 60% depending on module requirements.
- This approach allows learners to track their progress regularly and address any issues promptly.
- Some modules may incorporate continuous assessment methods like portfolios, reports, or assignments to better assess specific module nature.
- Applied competence will be measured at exit, focusing on the integration of concepts, ideas, and actions in real-life business and accounting scenarios.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 360
- SAQA Source
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