Accounting (General)

Accounting

Your Path to Excellence

Discover your path to a thriving career in finance with our Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting, which is ideal for students interested in a general business degree with a focus on accounting, management accounting, and taxation. This undergraduate programme equips you with essential skills in financial reporting, analysis, and decision-making.

Prepare for a variety of roles including accountant, cost and management accountant, and financial manager. Engage in hands-on projects and internships to gain practical experience and enhance your career prospects.

 Some examples of typical tasks include:

  • Measure and process financial information, and report to relevant entities
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
  • Prepare cost and revenue forecasts
  • Perform tax calculations for reporting purposes
  • Carry out business management activities

Your journey to success begins here.

Core subjects

Modules include but are not limited to:

  • Financial Accounting
  • Taxation
  • Management Accounting
  • Financial Management
  • Business Management

Degree options

BCom in Accounting

  • Degree Duration: 3 years, full time
  • Offered on the Vanderbijlpark Campus [V]
  • Curriculum code: 5FHH01

Admission requirements

BCom in Accounting

  • APS: 24
  • Mathematics: Level 3 (40%)

 

Professional bodies

South African Institute For Business Accountants (SAIBA)

For more information visit their website:

https://saiba.org.za/

 

 

Career opportunities

  • Accountant

  • Cost and management accountant

  • Financial manager

  • Tax practitioner

  • General manager

  • Teacher/lecturer

 

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