The BCom Honours is offered in conjunction with the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) courses. The Honours programme includes a research component designed to supplement and enrich accounting knowledge. The broad aim of the degree is to introduce students to academic research in accounting.
This programme is offered on a full-time basis.
What courses are included in the BCom Honours in Accounting?
| Course code and name: | NQF credits | NQF level |
|---|---|---|
| ACC4023W Financial Reporting IV | 36 | 8 |
| ACC4025W Governance, Audit & Assurance III | 36 | 8 |
| ACC4020W Managerial Accounting and Finance II | 36 | 8 |
| ACC4002W Taxation III | 36 | 8 |
| ACC4050W Specialised Topics in Accounting and Research Report | 30 | 8 |
Students who do not perform adequately by the end of the July examinations will be required to change their registration to the extended PGDA programme and deregister from ACC4050W, Specialised Topics in Accounting and Research Report.
As this qualification includes the PGDA courses, completing the BCom Honours allows candidates to write the Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). UCT offers an IAC preparatory course - for more information, visit Professional Programmes (APC and IAC).
For more information on the course, please refer to Commerce Postgraduate Handbook.