Wits business school is the graduate school of business administration of the university of the witwatersrand, one of the top tertiary institutes in africa. Bcom logistics management university of johannesburg. They must be registered for a bcom course in their first year. College of accounting courses university of cape town. 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. 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.
This is a discussion on part 1st accounting within the bachelor of commerce bcom forums, part of the all others. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. With this qualification you could aim to become one of the key. Ups chartered accountancy programme students perform brilliantly. To enable students to prepare the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the. Accountants analyse businesses and communicate information to stakeholders. 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. Commercial law i 12 business enterprise law 12 computational mathematics 12 mercantile law 12 auditing iii or. Students in this stream should be aiming towards the chartered accountant qualification. Applications what is the difference between the bcom accounting and bachelor of accounting science. School of accounting, economics and finance university.
The students are prepared for the pgda and the qualifying professional examinations. Applications what is the difference between the bcom. 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. Accounting and finance or bachelor of commerce in accounting and finance is an undergraduate commerce course. 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. Bcom in accounting and finance or bba in accounting and. If you can think of a study field or career that suits. Measure and process financial information and report to relevant entities. Understand the connection between financial accounting and the communication of information. Students are given foundational provision covering relevant academic skills together with subjectrelated themes, required to facilitate learning in the regular modules of.
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. Bcom logistics management after completion of the bcom degree, advanced study may be undertaken in bcom honours. Accountancy students upset by course change wits vuvuzela. The bcom management accounting degree programme is primarily aimed at the instruction of students who intend to qualify as chartered management accountants. 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.
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. 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. 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. Im glad that you have thought about the different between a bcom and bba.
Bookkeeping courses wits bookkeeping certification programs. Financial and accounting sciences at the end of their first year on the hatfield campus. 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. The bcom extended degree in accounting is aimed at access for success in terms of its foundational provision, i. Jul, 2015 when you are studying it significantly covers accounting area and further set up foundation knoweldge for finance. She has been involved in lecturing finance and accounting for over 15 years. 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. 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. If they pass maths for access with an average of at least 70%, they can apply for admission to the bcom degree.
Jan 16, 2017 the following persons will be considered for admission. A witty book about wit that steers an elegant path between waggishness and wisdom. Bachelor of commerce bcom, cost and management accounting salary get a free salary comparison based on job title, skills, experience and education. 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. Accounting general accounting sciences commerce nwu. Faculty of economic and management sciences prof s du. A ca uses the designation ca sa and is a member of the south african institute of chartered accountants saica. Saica provides support, advice and services to its cas throughout their professional lives. Applications what is the difference between the bcomaccounting and bachelor of accounting science. The minimum study period for each of the aboveextended programme is four years.
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. Accounting, bcom extended degree 4years university of. Study bachelor of commerce accounting at the university of. The following persons will be considered for admission. School of accounting, economics and finance university of. 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.
In her new ground breaking book, at wits end, jill stowell has changed the way that we understand children who struggle in school. 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. Undergraduate prospectus uct students university of cape town. With a bachelor in accounting at university of johannesburg you will be qualified to practice accounting and to carry out related business tasks. We changed the system in order to give these students the opportunity to have a wits degree padia said.
The bcom management accounting degree programme is primarily aimed at the. To equip students with the necessary competencies for the preparation and presentation of financial statements according to the requirements of international financial reporting. Study for a bachelor of commerce accounting honours at. 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. 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. 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. It is 3 years under graduation course provides you wide career opportunities in accounts, commerce, management fields. Accounting is the art of recording, classifying, and summarizing in a significant manner and in terms of money, transactions, and events which are, in part at least, of financial character, and interpreting the results thereof. Accounting 178 is followed with the beginner group and passed at the end of the first.
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. 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. 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. Any amounts still outstanding after 31 july, will result in the blocking of access to academic records. If your goal it to become cacs you may like to do some brainstorming on it. South african institute of chartered accountants wikipedia. Accounting bcom and bbussc accounting is the language of business used by investors, management, entrepreneurs, lenders, financial analysts and government bodies. Course structure the wits plus bachelor of commerce degree is a ninecourse curriculum including two majors spread over three levels. Saica members are business advisors, business leaders and entrepreneurs. 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.
Bacc hons bcom hons in accounting, johannesburg, south. The bcom extended programme programme comprises two distinct phases. Bachelor of commerce bcom, cost and management accounting. But, in your second year, you can choose courses or modules that lead to three potential majors. Accounting the threeyear, fulltime bcom accounting programme includes compulsory and elective courses. See below for descriptions of local bookkeeping programs and their exact school and campus. Our bcom accounting degree is for those students interested in obtaining a general commerce degree with a major in accounting, management accounting and taxation.
Accounting savvy is vital to ensure a business is ontrack to being profitable, with important money milestones being set and met. Students on this programme take more courses than those on the other bcom programmes. As much as i have heard in some cases, you could get an exemption from few subjects in acca based on your subjects in your undergrad. A bookkeeping degree from your local area is a great place to start. This produces graduates fluent in the common, recognisable commercial language spoken across boardrooms, trades and systems, in south africa and around the world. 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. 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. As a graduate, you will be eligible for membership with leading industry bodies such as cpa australia, and chartered accountants australia and new zealand. The minimum study period for each of the aboveextended programme. We offer the bcom accounting, bcom financial accounting degrees and the postgraduate diploma in accounting pgda. A chartered accountant is in huge demand, not only in south africa but. 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. The wits bcom is a double major degree, which means you need to complete at least two full majors.
The choice of courses within the bcom accounting programme allows you to tailor your degree to meet your career aspirations. To this end, the school has two advisory boards the accounting programmes advisory board apab and the school research advisory board srab. Bcom extended programme article university of pretoria. Bcomfinancial accounting or bcommanagement accounting programme. Explain the importance of learning to understand financial accounting. This text was adapted by the saylor foundation under a. Former wits lecturer made it his lifes mission to turn. Com accounting and informatics the core subjects in each of the above programmes, namely accounting, auditing. For admission requirements please visit and download the faculty of commerce, law and managements rules and syllabuses book. 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. It is rooted in adaptability, diversity and flexibility. To be part of our family, you need more than suitable subject choices or good marks at school. Bcom financial accounting acca stellenbosch university. The bcom in logistics management enables students to specialise in logistics and transportation management.
After gaining the required technical knowledge at university, students have. We create an academic environment that fosters research, training and the development of professional accountants in all accounting fields. Both boards are chaired by externalindustry practitioners and have at least 50% of membership from diverse sectors of the economy. The university reserves the right to amend the calendar parts at any time. 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. Much more than a knack for snappy comebacks, wit is the. General the department of transport and supply chain management offers the following degree. Undergraduate tuition fees per faculty article university. Full fees are payable by end july of any study year, irrespective of when in the year the programme was registered for. 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. 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.
Bachelor bcom bcom extended in accounting, johannesburg. Bachelor of commerce bcom the university of auckland. The degree enables students to take courses traditionally reserved for bbussc students up to thirdyear level. 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. It is 3 years under graduation course that provides you wide career opportunities in accounts, commerce, management fields. 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.
Management accounting and finance ii 12 management accounting and finance iii. Accountancy, cost account, statistics, economics, and law are the main subjects. By choosing three majors in your second year, you can start exploring areas of interest in more depth, but make a final decision later. 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. Our wits accountancy graduates will possess a strong problemsolving ability. Study for a bachelor of commerce accounting honours at nmmu. At the end of this section, students should be able to meet the following objectives.
Professor nirupa padia is the first black female associate professor in auditing. Semester i financial accountingi syllabus unit title details of topic i meaning and scope of accounting need, development, and definition of accounting. Financial accounting or bachelor of commerce in financial accounting is an undergraduate commerce course. 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. Why bachelor of commerce accounting this is a globally competitive degree respected for its quality and relevance to industry. Pursue a flexible business degree and gain strong communication, teamwork and problemsolving skills. Choose from 12 majors and complete a single or double major programme.
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