Developing learners to be able to function in a wide range of financial and accounting tasks and to be able to function and add value in private and public sectors.
The Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting is a sought after qualification. The coursework on the programme is designed to provide students with a sound understanding of the core learning areas of accounting as well as the core management functions. The programme will equip students with the skills and competencies necessary to function in both the private and public sector environments.
The programme is intended to provide students with a qualification that will enable access to the labour market and provide the successful graduate with the necessary skills to generate economic growth. This programme is accredited with the Council on Higher Education and not aligned with professional bodies in South Africa. Students wishing to become professional accountants in public practice are requested to consider professional association qualifications.
This programme is offered through online learning and digital support.
Articulation
A Bachelor’s Degree is the minimum entry requirement for admission onto a Postgraduate Diploma or a cognate Honours degree.
Digital Transformation in the Business Environment
Semester 2
Introduction to Functional Areas of Management
Business Communication
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Macroeconomics Essentials
Semester 1
Cost and Management Accounting
Taxation for Individuals
Concepts of Financial Reporting
Business Law
Semester 2
Introduction to Business Ethics
Commercial Law
Financial Statements Analysis and Reporting Standards
Introduction to Auditing
Semester 1
Group Financial Statements and Taxation
Management Accounting for Decision Making
Taxation for Corporate Activities
Applied Auditing
Semester 2
Financial Reporting for Corporate Assets
Managerial Finance
Taxation for Corporates and Individuals
Auditing Procedures and Reporting
Careers
Embark on a trajectory leading to positions such as:
Financial Accountants/ Analysts
Credit Controllers
Compliance Officers
Management Accountants
Requirements
The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English
A Higher Certificate; an Advanced Certificate or Diploma
Applicants that did not achieve a Bachelors pass in Matric and are over the age of 23 years will be considered via mature age exemption
To be considered via RPL, applicants should be above the age of 23 years.
For further information on this alternative route, please contact a student advisor.
All applicants with an international qualification will be considered in accordance with MANCOSA‘s institutional rules.
FAQs
The programme is directed at those who have matriculated and wish to pursue a career in accounting as well as those with technical qualifications in accounting and are seeking to enter into management positions.
Accounting is the process of recording financial transactions about a business and creating financial reports to reflect these transactions. It is an essential part of the business management process.
There are various different types of career choices available for those who have completed an Accounting Degree or an accounting course from an accredited distance learning institution. Some of these include bookkeeper, staff accountant, accounts clerk, payroll officer, auditor, financial analyst or tax advisor.
There are two types of accounting practices that are used to accomplish different financial goals and objectives. These include financial accounting and management accounting. Financial accounting is the process of recording-keeping of historical financial data. This means that an accountant or Financial Administrator has to keep track of items by balancing books. Management accounting provides data about the operations of the company. The purpose of this type of accounting is to generate specific reports relating to risk and performance. There are also several types of specialisations within the field of accounting. These include Cost Accounting, Tax Accounting, Forensic Accounting and Auditing.
An Accountant works with a business’s financial statements to accurately reflect the financial health of the organisation. They use their skills to manage duties relating to payroll data, billing and invoicing, preparing financial statements and budgets, analysing expenditure reports, and supervising financial transactions.
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