Study for a bachelor of commerce accounting honours at nmmu. Accounting and finance or bachelor of commerce in accounting and finance is an undergraduate commerce course. Accounting general accounting sciences commerce nwu. Following the route offered by stellenbosch university, a student has to register for the bacc degree 3 years, and then do the bacchons degree 1 year. A potential student must be in possession of a bachelor of accounting degree or a bcom accounting degree accredited by the south african institute of chartered accountants saica new nqf level 7 old nqf level 6 with an overall average of 55% for the third year modules and a subminimum of 55% in accounting 300. By choosing three majors in your second year, you can start exploring areas of interest in more depth, but make a final decision later.
The wits bcom is a double major degree, which means you need to complete at least two full majors. This produces graduates fluent in the common, recognisable commercial language spoken across boardrooms, trades and systems, in south africa and around the world. Jul, 2015 when you are studying it significantly covers accounting area and further set up foundation knoweldge for finance. Apr 01, 2014 as a developing economy, south africa has a pressing need for individuals who are equipped with sound financial skills and an ability to think laterally. The bachelor of commerce accounting honours at nelson mandela metropolitan university in port elizabeth, south africa is an education programme which offers students an advanced knowledge of commerce and accounting nelson mandela metropolitan universitys bachelor of commerce accounting honours is offered on the south campus over 1 year on either a. Full fees are payable by end july of any study year, irrespective of when in the year the programme was registered for. To enable students to prepare the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the. This accounting sciences program from university of pretoria that is only presented on a fulltime basis is the specialised bachelors degree for candidates who are preparing for the relevant qualifying examinations of the south african institute of chartered accountants saica and the independent regulatory board for auditors irba. The minimum study period for each of the aboveextended programme is four years. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
Bcom financial accounting acca stellenbosch university. The bcom management accounting degree programme is primarily aimed at the instruction of students who intend to qualify as chartered management accountants. Bachelor of commerce bcom, cost and management accounting salary get a free salary comparison based on job title, skills, experience and education. Choose from 12 majors and complete a single or double major programme. Faculty of economic and management sciences prof s du. Exemption from certain examinations of the chartered institute of management accountants cima, with head office in london, is currently obtained by individuals who are in possession of. The university of the western cape hosts the phucula academic programme which aims to improve the pass rate of black african first and secondyear students at uwc who are studying towards bcom general majoring in accounting or bcom financial accounting degrees to find out more about the phucula academic programme contact. Bookkeeping courses wits bookkeeping certification programs. The minimum study period for each of the aboveextended programme. Applications what is the difference between the bcom. If you can think of a study field or career that suits.
The south african institute of chartered accountants saica, is a professional accountancy body in south africa as of august 20, the institute has over 36 000 members. Ups chartered accountancy programme students perform brilliantly. The wits plus bachelor of commerce degree is a ninecourse curriculum including two majors spread over three levels you earn points as you progress through courses, with a minimum total of 432 points required for completion of the degree, which can take you between 4 to 6 years as a parttime student. Professor nirupa padia is the first black female associate professor in auditing.
Khaya sithole, an activist, former wits lecturer and talk show host on kaya fm, explained on twitter how he made it his lifes goal to turn 20 black students into chartered accountants cas. Im glad that you have thought about the different between a bcom and bba. To equip students with the fundamental concepts, standards and principles of financial accounting and to provide an informed understanding of the collection, processing and recording of relevant financial accounting data of an entity. Management accounting and finance ii 12 management accounting and finance iii. Accountants analyse businesses and communicate information to stakeholders. Semester iv management accounting syllabus unit title details of topic unit i standard costing meaning, concepts and objectives, merits and demerits of standard costing, prerequisite for establishment of standard costing, efficiency and activity ratios, variance analysis and control. They must be registered for a bcom course in their first year. Students who do not qualify to register for the bcom financial accounting programme in terms of the formal admission requirements are allowed to change over to the programme at the end of their first year on condition that they comply with the following. Students are given foundational provision covering relevant academic skills together with subjectrelated themes, required to facilitate learning in the regular modules of. Financial and accounting sciences at the end of their first year on the hatfield campus. She has been involved in lecturing finance and accounting for over 15 years.
A bookkeeping degree from your local area is a great place to start. College of accounting courses university of cape town. Undergraduate rule book economic and management sciences 2014 degrees in the broad fields of study recalculate credits private sector management minimum period study code programme code total credits bcom 3 years 42863001 m6000 bcom economics 3 years 63021 m6010 412 bcom entrepreneurship 3 years 63821 416m6010. Bachelor bcom bcom extended in accounting, johannesburg. Prior to joining wbs, she was a senior lecturer at wits school of accountancy, a lecturer and head of department at the national university of lesotho nul and a finance officer at standard chartered bank. It is 3 years under graduation course that provides you wide career opportunities in accounts, commerce, management fields. The school of accounting, which forms part of the faculty of commerce and administration at the north west university, mafikeng campus, offers three accounting programmes, i. In her new ground breaking book, at wits end, jill stowell has changed the way that we understand children who struggle in school. Both boards are chaired by externalindustry practitioners and have at least 50% of membership from diverse sectors of the economy. According to recent data published by old mutual, parentsstudents can expect to pay r64,200 for the first year of university in 2019 on average. College of business and economics rules and regulations undergraduate qualifications 2020 the right to add withdraw or in any way change any part or any regulation without prior notification, remains vested in the university. For admission requirements please visit and download the faculty of commerce, law and managements rules and syllabuses book.
Bcomfinancial accounting or bcommanagement accounting programme. Saica members are business advisors, business leaders and entrepreneurs. Accountancy students upset by course change wits vuvuzela. After gaining the required technical knowledge at university, students have. Bcom in accounting and finance or bba in accounting and. The degree enables students to take courses traditionally reserved for bbussc students up to thirdyear level. Undergraduate prospectus uct students university of cape town. The bcom management accounting degree programme is primarily aimed at the. Bcom extended programme article university of pretoria. To equip students with the necessary competencies for the preparation and presentation of financial statements according to the requirements of international financial reporting. Financial accountancy is the field of accountancy concerned with the preparation of financial statements for decisionmakers, such as stockholders, suppliers, banks, employees, government agencies, owners, and other stakeholders. Whether youre a business owner, bookkeeper, financial clerk, in the finance department or a manager with growing exposure to your businesss books, the basic business accounting online short course is ideal for anyone who wants a boost in money management skills.
The university reserves the right to amend the calendar parts at any time. Accounting 178 is followed with the beginner group and passed at the end of the first. Structuring your bcom the wits bcom complements the security of a structured path to industry valued qualifications with courses that go beyond a narrow, singular discipline. If your goal it to become cacs you may like to do some brainstorming on it. See below for descriptions of local bookkeeping programs and their exact school and campus. To be part of our family, you need more than suitable subject choices or good marks at school. The choice of courses within the bcom accounting programme allows you to tailor your degree to meet your career aspirations.
Our bcom accounting degree is for those students interested in obtaining a general commerce degree with a major in accounting, management accounting and taxation. Book june 2016 with 31,124 reads how we measure reads a read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure. Purpose the purpose of the bcom logistics management qualification is to provide qualifying students with applied competencies in the understanding and interpreting of logistics management principles, in preparation for a career in the transport and logistics field and to provide a basis for further learning. School of accounting, economics and finance university. This is a discussion on part 1st accounting within the bachelor of commerce bcom forums, part of the all others. But, in your second year, you can choose courses or modules that lead to three potential majors. It is rooted in adaptability, diversity and flexibility. Bacc hons bcom hons in accounting, johannesburg, south. Bcom in management studies the bcom management studies is the most flexible degree offered in the faculty of commerce. Com accounting and informatics the core subjects in each of the above programmes, namely accounting, auditing. Wits business school is the graduate school of business administration of the university of the witwatersrand, one of the top tertiary institutes in africa. The following persons will be considered for admission. The bcom extended degree in accounting is aimed at access for success in terms of its foundational provision, i. Accounting savvy is vital to ensure a business is ontrack to being profitable, with important money milestones being set and met.
These amounts are not applicable to international students, with the exception of international students with valid permanent residency in south africa and international students with refugee status click here to be redirected to the website of stellenbosch university international. If they pass maths for access with an average of at least 70%, they can apply for admission to the bcom degree. A chartered accountant is in huge demand, not only in south africa but. The bcom extended in accounting provide alternative access for applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements to enter a regular bcom programme at the university of johannesburg. The students are prepared for the pgda and the qualifying professional examinations. Our wits accountancy graduates will possess a strong problemsolving ability. Nelson mandela metropolitan universitys bachelor of commerce accounting honours is offered on the south campus over 1 year on either a full or parttime basis. Economic and management sciences i calendar amendments, liability and accuracy in this publication any expression signifying one of the genders includes the other gender equally, unless inconsistent with the context. At the end of this section, students should be able to meet the following objectives.
Accounting bcom and bbussc accounting is the language of business used by investors, management, entrepreneurs, lenders, financial analysts and government bodies. Understand the connection between financial accounting and the communication of information. Undergraduate tuition fees per faculty article university. We changed the system in order to give these students the opportunity to have a wits degree padia said. These include teaching in legal aspects of accounting, business information systems, financial accounting, strategy implementation in accounting, business studies in accounting, managerial accounting, marketing and finance in accounting, analysing.
It is situated in parktown, johannesburg, the vibrant, commercial hub of the continent and offers a modern learning environment built on the harvard school of business horseshoe format. Applications what is the difference between the bcomaccounting and bachelor of accounting science. In all likelihood assessments will take the form of a takehome examination and or an open book andor a project andor a multiple choice questionnaire or any. If youve read the first book, then you know that the applewhites are an eccentric family of artists living out in the country where they can do their furniture design, sculpture, writing, dancing, acting, directing, and singing without being bothered by anyone. Jan 16, 2017 the following persons will be considered for admission. Explain the importance of learning to understand financial accounting.
It is 3 years under graduation course provides you wide career opportunities in accounts, commerce, management fields. Applications what is the difference between the bcom accounting and bachelor of accounting science. A witty book about wit that steers an elegant path between waggishness and wisdom. Study for a bachelor of commerce accounting honours at. Since you have just taken the effort to search for the phrase bookkeeping courses wits, you most likely are getting ready to start a highly rewarding and indemand new career. Financial accounting or bachelor of commerce in financial accounting is an undergraduate commerce course. Bcom logistics management university of johannesburg. Much more than a knack for snappy comebacks, wit is the. Bachelor of commerce bcom, cost and management accounting. The bcom in logistics management enables students to specialise in logistics and transportation management. A ca uses the designation ca sa and is a member of the south african institute of chartered accountants saica. With a bachelor in accounting at university of johannesburg you will be qualified to practice accounting and to carry out related business tasks. Students in this stream should be aiming towards the chartered accountant qualification.
Measure and process financial information and report to relevant entities. We offer the bcom accounting, bcom financial accounting degrees and the postgraduate diploma in accounting pgda. The bcom extended programme programme comprises two distinct phases. With this qualification you could aim to become one of the key. Students on this programme take more courses than those on the other bcom programmes. Any amounts still outstanding after 31 july, will result in the blocking of access to academic records. Former wits lecturer made it his lifes mission to turn.
This text was adapted by the saylor foundation under a. Accounting the threeyear, fulltime bcom accounting programme includes compulsory and elective courses. General the department of transport and supply chain management offers the following degree. During the first phase, which lasts 12 months or 2 semesters, students are trained and developed academically and psychologically to cope with further studies whilst at the mamelodi campus of the university of pretoria. We create an academic environment that fosters research, training and the development of professional accountants in all accounting fields. Why bachelor of commerce accounting this is a globally competitive degree respected for its quality and relevance to industry. The education curriculum is made up of one compulsory module in accounting and 3 honours modules in either auditing, taxation, management accounting, or profit determination. Accountancy, cost account, statistics, economics, and law are the main subjects.
Commercial law i 12 business enterprise law 12 computational mathematics 12 mercantile law 12 auditing iii or. School of accounting, economics and finance university of. As a graduate, you will be eligible for membership with leading industry bodies such as cpa australia, and chartered accountants australia and new zealand. Accounting, bcom extended degree 4years university of. To this end, the school has two advisory boards the accounting programmes advisory board apab and the school research advisory board srab. Previously students were leaving wits with a bcom degree with majors which didnt make sense and found challenges being employed because the net of the bcom is so wide, yasseen said. Course structure the wits plus bachelor of commerce degree is a ninecourse curriculum including two majors spread over three levels. Bachelor of commerce bcom the university of auckland. Study bachelor of commerce accounting at the university of. Saica provides support, advice and services to its cas throughout their professional lives. South african institute of chartered accountants wikipedia.
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