CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING (12CAAU)

The programme seeks to provide a foundation for students intending to pursue a career in accounting and auditing. The certificate provides an interface between theory and current practices.

AIM

The main aim of the program is to provide an opportunity for those who otherwise do not qualify for admission into diploma programs in the fields of accounting, auditing and other related fields.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The programme is a one-year certificate, but we recommend that students should complete it over a two-year period on distance. The certificate offers 11 modules. Four modules will be offered in the first semester and five modules in the second semester. One double module, namely Basic Business Mathematics will be offered during the first and second semester.

This programme is designed for those who want to pursue their career in accounting, auditing and related fields or who are already in employment having job responsibilities that include accounting, auditing or other related areas.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

These admission requirements should be read in conjunction with the General admission requirements in the General Information and Regulations Prospectus.
To register for the certificate a candidate should:

• be in possession of a Grade 10 certificate or any other equivalent qualification and have five (5) years related working experience OR

• be in possession of a grade 12 certificate, with a minimum of 17 points in five subjects on the UNAM point scale including English with at least an E symbol,

The Centre, in consultation with the Faculty of Economics and Management Science reserves the right to interview students before admission.

Admission could also be considered for persons who qualify through the Mature Age Entry Scheme upon successful completion of the relevant examinations as set out in the General Information and Regulations Prospectus. A special application form is available for this purpose.

ASSESSMENT AND PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

Module assessment is based on continuous assessment by means of tutor-marked assignments, and a written examination at the end of each module. To complete a module successfully you should obtain a minimum mark of at least 40% in the examination, and a final mark of at least 50%. The final mark is calculated according to a ratio of 50% continuous assessment mark and 50% examination mark. You need to obtain at least 40% in your continuous assessment mark to be admitted to the examination.

ARTICULATION

Successful completion of the certificate allows entry into the Diploma in Accounting and Auditing. After successful completion of the certificate, students may be exempted from Computer Literacy and Contemporary Social Issues modules on a case by case basis. This Diploma is not available on distance.

THE CURRICULUM