This programme is offered on a full-time basis and in conjunction with the courses in the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA), which it is designed to supplement and enrich. The broad aim of the programme is to introduce students to academic research in accounting.
What courses are included in the BCom Honours in Accounting?
| Course code and name: | NQF credits | NGF level |
|---|---|---|
| ACC4023W Financial Reporting IV | 36 | 8 |
| ACC4025H Governance, Audit & Assurance III | 24 | 8 |
| ACC4020W Managerial Accounting and Finance III | 36 | 8 |
| ACC4002H Taxation III | 24 | 8 |
| ACC4050W Specialised Topics in Accounting and Research | 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.
This qualification covers the material needed by candidates wishing to present themselves for the Initial Test of Competence (ITC) of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). Candidates who complete the degree may present themselves for the Initial Test of Competence.
For more information on the course, please refer to Commerce Postgraduate Handbook.