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Accounting Sciences
Welcome to the new Department of Accounting Sciences
The department focuses on developing the disciplines of financial accounting, management accounting, internal auditing, risk management, financial control and governance, taxation as well as accounting information systems. It aims to be recognised at national and international levels for excellence in creating and disseminating knowledge in its focus areas and to positively contribute towards South Africa’s economic and social development by producing innovative graduates in these fields with competitive skills. In reaching these objectives, the department contributes to the accounting, internal auditing, taxation and financial information systems professions, as well as to research and postgraduate studies within these disciplines. The department also involves itself in various research, community engagement and continuing education projects. The department is proud to be the only academic department in the Western Cape to offer an array of focused competitive qualifications in internal auditing, and a postgraduate diploma in applied taxation accredited by the South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT).
The department’s teaching activities are mostly aimed at developing students for the various professional qualifications related to the disciplines mentioned.
Our programmes lead to membership in quite a number of professional institutes as mentioned below:
- for financial accounting, there is the Southern African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) as well as the Chartered Institute of Business Accountants (CIBA);
- for taxation, the South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT);
- for internal auditing, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA); and
- for management accounting, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Career opportunities
The department provides qualifications that empower students with the skills, competence, knowledge, and understanding to become professional accountants, internal auditors, management accountants and tax practitioners. This will enable them to perform services ranging from traditional assurance services (financial- and compliance audits) to value-adding business advisory and assurance services (operational- and strategic audits). Career opportunities include compliance officers, accounting officers, cost and management accountants, internal auditors, risk personnel, tax practitioners and forensics.
We currently offer the following qualifications:
Diploma in Accountancy (D3ACCY) | Diploma in Accountancy (Extended Programme) (D3ACCX)
Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
- English (4)
- Mathematics (3) or Mathematical Literacy (5)
- Accounting (4)
The department utilises an Academic Point Score (APS) as a selection criteria once your minimum admission requirements are satisfied. You have to score a minimum of 38 for the Diploma and 35 for the Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) on the APS.
Subjects
First year:
- Business Computer Applications
- Communication
- Financial Accounting 1
- Statistics for Accountants 1
The following subjects are serviced by the Department of Applied Legal Studies:
- Business Law 1
The following subject is serviced by the Department of Real Estate:
- Economics
Second year:
- Accounting Information Systems 1A
- Accounting Information Systems 1B
- Accounting Information Systems 1C
- Financial Accounting 2
- Internal Auditing 2
- Management Accounting 2
- Statistics for Accountants 2
- Taxation 1: Individuals
Third year:
- Accounting Information Systems 2 (elective)
- Integrated Project in Accounting
- Internal Auditing 3
- Financial Accounting 3
- Management Accounting 3
- Taxation 2: Businesses
The following subjects are serviced by the Department of Applied Legal Studies:
- Corporate Procedures (elective)
Students who wish to articulate into the Advanced Diploma in Accountancy need to take the elective Corporate Procedures and those who wish to articulate into the Advanced Diploma in Internal Auditing, the elective Accounting Information Systems 2.
Advanced Diploma in Accountancy (ADACCY)
Admission Requirements
- HEQSF-aligned Diploma(s) (NQF level 6) - Diploma in Accountancy (aggregate of 60% in the final year of study) or equivalent with pre-requisites of Financial Accounting 3, Management Accounting 3 (or equivalent), Taxation 2 (or equivalent) and Corporate Procedures (or equivalent)
- HEQSF aligned degrees (NQF level 7) - For BCom graduates or equivalent, requisite entry subjects may apply
- Non-HEQSF National Diploma(s) - A National Diploma in Accounting or Cost and Management Accounting, with an aggregate of 60% in the final year of study
- Non-HEQSF undergraduate degrees - For Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) graduates or equivalent, requisite entry subjects may apply.
Subjects
- Advanced Taxation (elective)
- Financial Management
- General Financial Reporting
- General Management Accounting
- Management
- Specific Financial Reporting
- Specific Management Accounting (elective)
Students who wish to articulate into the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Taxation, need to take the elective Advanced Taxation and those who wish to articulate into the Postgraduate Diploma in Management Accounting, the elective Specific Management Accounting.
Advanced Diploma in Internal Auditing (ADIAUD)
Admission requirements
- HEQSF-aligned Diploma in Accountancy with the elective Accounting Information Systems 2 and an aggregate of 60% in the final year of study or equivalent with prerequisites of Financial Accounting 3 and Internal Auditing 3 (or equivalent) and Accounting Information Systems 2 (or equivalent).
- Non-HEQSF-aligned National Diploma in Internal Auditing (or equivalent) with an aggregate of 60% in the final year of study.
- Graduates with an HEQSF-aligned B Com degree or equivalent with requisite entry subjects can apply.
Subjects
Subjects of the Advanced Diploma in Internal Auditing
- Accounting Information Systems
- Financial Management
- General Financial Reporting
- Information Systems Auditing
- Internal Auditing
- Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Taxation (PDTAXN)
Admission Requirements
- HEQSF-aligned Advanced Diploma in Accountancy with the subject Advanced Taxation, and an average of 60%.
- Baccalaureus Technologiae (BTech): Taxation with an average of 60%.
- Any NQF level 7 Accounting Qualification with a major in Taxation, and an average of 60% in the final year of studies.
Subjects
- Accounting for Tax Practitioners
- Income Tax Analysis: Businesses
- Income Tax Analysis: Individuals
- Retirement and Wealth Planning
- Tax Administration
- VAT Analytics
- Workplace based learning
Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Auditing (PDIAUD)
Admission Requirements
- HEQSF-aligned Advanced Diploma in Internal Auditing with an average of 60%.
- Non-HEQSF-aligned Baccalaureus Technologiae (BTech): Internal Auditing or Financial Information Systems (Internal Auditing stream) with an average of 60%.
- NQF Level 7 Accounting Qualification with a major in Internal Auditing and an average of 60% in the final year of studies.
Subjects
- Advanced Information Systems Auditing
- Internal Audit Practice
- Managerial Accounting and Finance
- Performance Strategy and Engagement
- Research Project in Internal Auditing
- Risk Management and Governance
Postgraduate Diploma in Management Accounting (PDMACC)
Admission Requirements
- HEQSF-aligned Advanced Diploma in Accountancy with the subject Specific Management Accounting, and an average of 60%.
- Non-HEQSF-aligned Baccalaureus Technologiae (BTech): Cost and Management Accounting with an average of 60%.
- NQF Level 7 Accounting Qualification with a major in Management Accounting and an average of 60% in the final year of studies.
- Completed CIMA Operational Level
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Managing Finance in a Digital World |
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Subjects
- Advanced Financial Reporting
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Performance Management
- Advanced Financial Management
- Research Methodology
Master of Internal Auditing (MGIAUR)
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must hold a relevant Internal Auditing HEQSF-aligned NQF Level 8 qualification (either a Postgraduate Diploma or Honours degree). Additionally, a pass in Research Methodology is required, along with completion of the prescribed subjects of the programme. Candidates should contact the faculty office or consult the faculty website for faculty-specific requirements, especially regarding marks obtained in the previous degree. All provisionally accepted candidates are required to participate in the departmental screening process by submitting a Research Concept Development Paper (RCDP) for their provisional research proposal.
- For pre-HEQSF aligned qualifications, please consult the relevant faculty prospectus and handbooks for articulation options into the Master's qualifications.
Master of Management Accounting (MGCMAR)
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must hold a relevant Management Accounting HEQSF-aligned NQF Level 8 qualification (either a Postgraduate Diploma or Honours degree). Additionally, a pass in Research Methodology is required, along with completion of the prescribed subjects of the programme. Candidates should contact the faculty office or consult the faculty website for faculty-specific requirements, especially regarding marks obtained in the previous degree. All provisionally accepted candidates are required to participate in the departmental screening process by submitting a Research Concept Development Paper (RCDP) for their provisional research proposal.
- For pre-HEQSF aligned qualifications, please consult the relevant faculty prospectus and handbooks for articulation options into the Master's qualifications.
Master of Business and Management Sciences in Taxation (MGBMXR)
Admission Requirements
- An HEQSF-aligned NQF Level 8 qualification in Taxation or an equivalent in an appropriate discipline. Candidates should contact the faculty or consult the faculty website for faculty-specific requirements, especially regarding marks obtained in the previous degree.
- For pre-HEQSF aligned qualifications, please consult the relevant faculty prospectus and handbooks for articulation options into the Master's qualifications.
Doctor of Commerce in Internal Auditing (DGIAUR)
Admission Requirements
- An HEQSF-aligned NQF Level 9 qualification in Internal Auditing or an equivalent in an appropriate discipline. Candidates should contact the faculty or consult the faculty website for faculty-specific requirements, especially regarding marks obtained in the previous degree.
- For pre-HEQSF aligned qualifications, please consult the relevant faculty prospectus and handbooks for articulation options into the Doctor's qualifications.
Doctor of Business and Management Sciences in Taxation (DGBMXR)
Admission Requirements
- An HEQSF-aligned NQF Level 9 qualification in Taxation or an equivalent in an appropriate discipline. Candidates should contact the faculty or consult the faculty website for faculty-specific requirements, especially regarding marks obtained in the previous degree.
- For pre-HEQSF aligned qualifications, please consult the relevant faculty prospectus and handbooks for articulation options into the Doctor's qualifications.
Doctor of Business and Management Sciences in Management Accounting (DBMS) – to be approved
Admission Requirements
- A Master of Business and Management Sciences, NQF Level 9 qualification or a relevant qualification in the Management Accounting field at NQF Level 9. Candidates should contact the faculty or consult the faculty website for faculty-specific requirements, especially regarding marks obtained in the previous degree.
- For pre-HEQSF aligned qualifications, please consult the relevant faculty prospectus and handbooks for articulation options into the Doctor's qualifications.
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