University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Finance Economics and Accounting

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Purpose and Rationale

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with applied competencies in the mastering, analysis, interpretation, and application of accounting, auditing, financial management, and taxation fields, as well as to provide a basis for further learning. The learners should be able to reflect on their accounting, auditing, financial management, and taxation decisions and applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of accounting as practice.

Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate their ability at applying the theoretical principles of problem identification and solving in the field of accounting correctly at a pre-graduate level correctly and reflect on the application made. (Problem solving skills)
  2. Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire the multidisciplinary capabilities of an associate general accountant. (Explore learning strategies)
  3. Plan and conduct research in the accounting and related fields including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on issues pertaining to the accounting field correctly by utilising the relevant theoretical principles and reflect on the research undertaken. (Research skills)
  4. Communicate effectively orally or in writing with the different role players in the accounting field by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflect on the application made (Communication skills)
  5. Utilise appropriate technology (example computer, e-mail, fax) effectively in the accounting environment. (Technological and environmental literacy)
  6. Acquire acceptable employment seeking skills that will give them the edge to enter the different levels of the accounting profession by utilising the theoretical principles and reflecting on the application thereof (Employments seeking skills)
  7. Gain insight into the inter-relatedness of the law and economic and business science to develop theoretical and practical macro vision of the management and organization of the accounting profession internationally, nationally, regionally and locally. (Development of macro vision)
  8. Effectively and responsibly organise and co-ordinate resources and opportunities in the accounting environment by applying the relevant theoretical aspects and reflect on the application made (including entrepreneurship where relevant) as well as accept the responsibility for their own activities in the accounting environment. (Entrepreneurship/self-responsibility skills)
  9. Practice acceptable social sensitivity in the relationship with others and work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team or organisation by implementing the relevant theory and reflect on the implementation made. (Team ship)
  10. Demonstrate responsible citizenship through their approach towards a holistic application of professional values in the accounting environment. (Promoting citizenship)
  11. Practice acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the people of different professional accounting communities and the role players in the professional accounting industry by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflecting on the application made. (Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity)

Assessment Criteria

Formative Assessment Practices

  1. Problem solving skills:

    • Learners will be assessed on their ability to identify and solve problems in accounting by applying relevant theoretical principles and reflecting on the application made through formal tests and self-assessment.

  2. Explore learning strategies:

    • Learners will explore different learning strategies to acquire multidisciplinary capabilities of a general accountant through self-assessment and simulated questions.

  3. Research skills:

    • Learners will be assessed on their ability to plan and conduct research in accounting fields, gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret information correctly using relevant theoretical research principles through formal tests.

  4. Communication skills:

    • Learners will demonstrate effective oral and written communication with different role players in the accounting environment by applying communication principles and reflecting on the application through formal tests.

  5. Technological and environmental literacy:

    • Learners will utilize appropriate technology effectively in the accounting environment through self-assessment and practical application.

Summative Assessment Practices

  1. Employment seeking skills:

    • Learners will demonstrate acceptable employment seeking skills through summative assessment and integrative projects by applying theoretical principles and reflecting on their application.

  2. Development of macro vision:

    • Learners will gain insight into the inter-relatedness of law, economics, and business science to develop a theoretical and practical macro vision of the accounting profession through summative assessment.

  3. Entrepreneurship/responsibility skills:

    • Learners will effectively organize and coordinate resources and opportunities in the accounting environment, including entrepreneurship where relevant, and accept responsibility for their activities through summative assessment.

  4. Teamship:

    • Learners will practice social sensitivity in relationships and work effectively in multidisciplinary teams by implementing relevant theory and reflecting on the implementation through integrative projects.

  5. Promoting citizenship:

    • Learners will demonstrate responsible citizenship through the application of professional values in the accounting field through summative assessment.

  6. Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity:

    • Learners will practice social, cultural, and aesthetic sensitivity towards different professional accounting communities and role players in the accounting industry by applying theoretical principles and reflecting on the application through integrative projects.

By combining formative assessment practices with summative assessment practices, learners will have a comprehensive evaluation of their skills and knowledge in the field of accounting, ensuring they are well-prepared for the accounting profession.

Qualification Details

Type
National First Degree
NQF Level
07
Min. Credits
432
SAQA Source
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The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a public university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was established in 2005 through the merger of the Rand Afrikaans University, Technikon Witwatersrand, and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University. UJ is one of the largest universities in South Africa, with over 50,000 students enrolled across its four campuses. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, business, and health sciences. UJ is known for its commitment to providing quality education, promoting social justice, and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
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