UNISA

Advanced Certificate in Accounting Sciences

Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Finance Economics and Accounting

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Purpose and Rationale

Qualification Details:

  • Purpose:

    • The qualification aims to equip learners with the necessary skills to work in Accounting Sciences, including bookkeeping, costing, auditing, and tax calculations. It also covers basic management and business concepts, accounting calculations, and basic computer skills. Successful completion can lead to further studies at Diploma or Degree level.

  • Rationale:

    • This qualification is designed for individuals interested in Accounting Sciences, providing a pathway for those who do not qualify for direct entry into Degree programs. By completing the Higher Certificate and Advanced Certificate qualifications, candidates can progress towards Diploma and potentially Degree studies. Even candidates eligible for direct entry to the Diploma program are encouraged to start with the lower certificates to gain a comprehensive understanding of Accounting Sciences and make informed decisions about their career path or further studies. The Advanced Certificate builds on the Higher Certificate, allowing learners to perform more advanced accounting functions and serving as a pathway to postgraduate studies in Accounting Sciences.

By completing the Higher Certificate and Advanced Certificate in Accounting Sciences, learners can acquire foundational skills and knowledge in Accounting Sciences, preparing them for further studies or a career in the field.

Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate a fundamental, outline knowledge of each of the major disciples, namely, financial accounting, management accounting, taxation and auditing.
  2. Select and use a range of procedures and techniques to solve routine problems in a familiar environment.
  3. Gather information and analyse/synthesise data gathered from the work environment.
  4. Develop effective presentation skills.
  5. Present and communicate information coherently and reliably using the basic convention and formats of a professional discourse.
  6. Have the capacity to take responsibility for own learning within a supervised environment.

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

  • Understanding and limited application of auditing and taxation principles.
  • Understanding of elementary economic and management principles.
  • Application of basic management accounting principles.
  • Obtaining an informed understanding of applicable principles and theories.
  • Understanding the organization or operating environment as a system within a wider societal context.

Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

  • Understanding and limited application of auditing and taxation principles.
  • Understanding of elementary economic and management principles.
  • Application of basic management accounting principles.
  • Obtaining an informed understanding of applicable principles and theories.
  • Understanding the organization or operating environment as a system within a wider societal context.

Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

  • Classification and recording of financial transactions.

Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

  • Development of presentation skills using appropriate technologies.

Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

  • Coherent communication of financial information (verbally and in writing) using reliable basic professional discourse.

Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

  • Taking decisions about and responsibility for own actions.
  • Evaluation of own performance against given criteria.

Integrated Assessment:

  • Integration of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and applied competence.

Formative Assessment:

  • Integration of learning and assessment.
  • Self-assessment tasks with feedback in study guides.
  • Written and multiple-choice assignments with feedback and solutions.
  • Continuous feedback focusing on smaller sections of work and limited outcomes.

Summative Assessment:

  • Examinations testing representative outcomes.
  • Testing ability to manage and integrate a large body of knowledge for stated outcomes in a module.

Qualification Details

Type
Advanced Certificate
NQF Level
06
Min. Credits
120
SAQA Source
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UNISA, short for the University of South Africa, is a distance education institution based in South Africa. It is the largest university on the African continent and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields of study. UNISA provides flexible learning options, allowing students to study at their own pace and from anywhere in the world. The university is known for its commitment to providing accessible and affordable education to a diverse student population. UNISA also conducts research and collaborates with other institutions to contribute to the development of knowledge and skills in South Africa and beyond.
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