Welcome to the college of accounting

The College of Accounting has been proudly educating accounting graduates at UCT for over a century.

Our diverse groups of graduates are in demand in both the private sector and the public sector and are well regarded both locally and on the international scene.

Accounting is a broad discipline that includes:
 

• Financial Reporting
• Management Accounting and Finance
• Taxation and 
• Governance and Auditing

Accountants communicate financial information to investors, lenders, management, entrepreneurs, financial analysts, government and regulatory bodies, and unions. 

Successful professional accountants are leaders who have a strong sense of ethical behaviour; think logically and strategically; communicate effectively; have the ability to apply sound judgement, and enjoy working with people.

The College offers a range of programmes in Accounting and is accredited with various South African and international accounting institutes.

Please refer to the FAQs for further information about studying Accounting at UCT.