University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Accounting

Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Finance Economics and Accounting

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Purpose and Rationale

Qualification:

  • Purpose:

    • The Bachelor of Accounting qualification aims to provide graduates with a technically focused education that equips them with the necessary skills to analyze financial information, audit data, maintain records, and scrutinize budgets. This will enable them to pursue rewarding careers in various sectors and develop leadership qualities.

  • Rationale:

    • Research by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has highlighted a shortage of accountants in South Africa. This degree will address this shortage by aligning with SAICA's requirements. The introduction of this qualification will provide two distinct degree options: the Bachelor of Accounting for aspiring chartered accountants (CA), and the Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting for a more general education in accountancy. The Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting allows registration with other professional bodies besides SAICA. Having separate qualifications will help the institution differentiate between CA-focused education and broader accounting education, meeting various requirements effectively. This differentiation will enable the institution to tailor the Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting program to develop accountants beyond Chartered Accountants (CA's) effectively.

Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge in a range of core disciplines, including business ethics, mathematics, statistics, accounting, taxation and commercial law.
  2. Apply critical ability in the evaluation of Accountancy problems to propose solutions to a variety of problems that might arise in the course of managing a business.
  3. Function effectively as an individual in teams that may be diverse in terms of gender, race, religion and culture.
  4. Show the ability to provide accurate financial information to management for decision making. Critical Cross-Field Outcomes: This qualification allows all the Critical Cross-Field Outcomes to be addressed.

Assessment Criteria

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

  • Demonstrated Understanding and Knowledge:
    • Understanding of the purpose and objective of the subject matter.
    • Knowledge of how content relates to the discipline and other disciplines.
    • Detailed knowledge of procedural and numerical aspects specific to the subject matter.
    • Core aspects of the content necessary for understanding the subject matter.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

  • Identification and Explanation:
    • Significance of the competency and its application in different circumstances.
    • Understanding of key ideas and principles within the technical area.
    • Successful completion of all elements of a specified task.
    • Clear analysis of identified problems.
    • Formulation and proposal of potential solutions to business and professional problems.
    • Conclusion of an appropriate course of action.
    • Utilization of multi-disciplinary approaches to problem-solving.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

  • Demonstrated Understanding:
    • Understanding of the national and international environment.
    • Effective time management.
    • Ethical and professional actions.
    • Innovative management of change to add value.
    • Demonstration of leadership and innovation.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

  • Financial Performance Evaluation:
    • Setting budgets and evaluating company or product performance in the context of profit-making.
    • Measurement of performance for informed decision-making.
    • Preparation of corporate reports in line with generally accepted Accounting practices.

Integrated Assessment:

  • Assessment Policy:

    • Conduct assessments in strict compliance with the University of Johannesburg's Assessment policy.
    • Adherence to the Financial and Economic Sciences Faculty's assessment policy.

  • Integration of Learning and Assessment:

    • Integration of learning and assessment.
    • Continuous formative assessment for feedback on progress.
    • Summative assessment for judgement of learning in relation to exit-level outcomes.
    • Integrated assessment(s) to test the learner's ability to integrate knowledge, competencies, skills, and attitudes represented by the exit-level outcomes.

Qualification Details

Type
National First Degree
NQF Level
07
Min. Credits
390
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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