Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Finance Economics and Accounting
Purpose and Rationale
The qualification aims to:
- Provide learners with the opportunity to academically achieve the requirements of SAICA/PAAB TIER 3 (Accounting Officer, Internal Auditor) upon successful completion.
- Serve as an entry point into SAICA/PAAB TIER 2 (General Accountant), offering learners a pathway for further professional growth.
- Empower qualified learners to effectively solve accounting problems with a general and focused approach, efficiently manage and allocate resources, communicate effectively, and contribute to socio-economic transformation in a responsible and ethical manner.
- Equip learners with the skills to make a positive impact on the global economy as competent, professional accountants who uphold high ethical standards and contribute to the betterment of society.
- Provide a solid foundation of knowledge, skills, and professional values that enable learners to continually learn, adapt to change, and evolve throughout their professional careers.
Outcomes
- Record, summarise and report on financial information, following Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP), generated by accounting entities.
- Analyse and interpret the financial information of accounting entities for use by users of financial information, and formulate appropriate responses to resolve both concrete and abstract economic problems.
- Possess knowledge of a significant Economic and Management Sciences discipline with depth in more than one area.
- Communicate effectively, in both oral and written modes, with peers and the broader community using the appropriate structure, style and graphic support.
- Understand and contribute to the socio-economic challenges of developing South Africa ethically and responsibly.
- Meet the academic requirements set by SAICA and the PAAB.
Assessment Criteria
The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes:
- Record, summarise and report financial information in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP)
- Analyse and interpret financial information and formulate appropriate responses when resolving both concrete and abstract economic problems
- Use historic and projected data to articulate managerial decisions and interpret the impact of the economic/legal and financial context to produce accurate financial reports
- Demonstrate knowledge of a major economic and management science discipline in more than one area with depth
- Use appropriate structure, style, and graphic support for effective oral and written communication with peers and the broader community
- Understand socio-economic challenges of a developing South Africa and contribute to meeting these challenges in an ethical and responsible manner
- Ensure that academic requirements are met in accordance with SAICA and the PAAB criteria
Integrated Assessment:
- The institution has adopted a Continuous Assessment System.
- The assessment consists of several assessment events administered throughout the year.
- A variety of assessment instruments are used, such as tests, essays, practical reports, and project reports.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 360
- SAQA Source
- More Information
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University of the Western Cape
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