This programme is offered by Boston City Campus & Business College Head Office in the
distance mode of provision, with all other Boston City Campus & Business Colleges operating
as Support Centres. Apply to register at any Boston City Campus & Business College branch
countrywide.
This undergraduate Degree is accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants(SAICA), and is the first stage of the professional track towards Chartered Accountancy.
Download the Fact Sheet for additional, detailed programme information.
YEAR ONE MODULES
Semester A
Computer Literacy
Academic Literacy
Business Management 1
Financial Accounting Principles, Concepts and Procedures
Semester B
Computer Literacy Advanced
Commercial Law
Economics 1
Legal Aspects of Accounting
Financial Accounting Reporting
YEAR TWO MODULES
Semester A
Business Management 2
Computer Literacy: Digital Transformation (Big Data, AI, Machine Learning)
Auditing Theory and Practice
Financial Accounting for Companies (IFRS)
Principles of Management Accounting
Taxation of Individuals
Semester B
Ethics in Accountancy
Corporate Governance in Accountancy
General Financial Reporting (IFRS)
Principles of Strategy, Risk and Financial Management Techniques
Planning, Tests of Control and Substantive Procedures
General Financial Reporting
Group Financial Reporting
Application of Management Accounting Techniques
Taxation of Business Activities
Semester B
Procedures in Finalising an Audit
Group Financial Reporting
Specific Financial Reporting (IFRS)
Applications of Financial Management Techniques
Taxation: Specific and Distinctive
Integrated Examination 2
ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
Various Assessment Strategies (ASC, ASW, AS1 to AS5, ASIS) are used throughout the modules in the programme. For example, AS5 is predominately applied in this programme and consists of
Formative Assessments (FA1 and FA2), also known as assignments or tests, which count thirty percent (30%) – fifteen percent (15%) each – towards the overall mark.
Summative Assessments in the form of a final exam or capstone project (SA1), count sixty percent (60%), and a research or reflective essay (SA2) count ten percent (10%) towards the overall mark.
No supplementary assessment is provided for FA1 or FA2. A maximum of one (1) additional supplementary assessment opportunity is provided for SA1 and SA2 respectively, which will be charged for. Please consult the Fact Sheet and Student Rulebook for additional, detailed programme information.
DURATION
Based on credits and notional hours of this qualification, the minimum duration is three years and the maximum duration is nine years of study.
OUTCOMES
On completion of the programme graduates will have the necessary knowledge and practical skills required to:
Operate effectively in the workplace using a number of Windows-based end-user Applications
Apply principles, theories and methodologies of financial accounting from the processing of basic transactions to the preparation of financial statements for a complex and broad range of both individual business and groups in accordance with the International Standards of Financial Reporting
Demonstrate the ability to provide accurate financial information, analyse financial reporting needs, establish relevant systems, and perform external financial reporting
Develop knowledge and an understanding of the underlying principles and concepts relating to auditing and assurance and technical proficiency in using auditing techniques
Demonstrate knowledge of the general legal framework, and specific legal areas relating to business including the South African tax system as well as the ability to prepare tax calculations in accordance with legal requirements
Develop knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles and concepts relating to financial management and management accounting
Identify, evaluate, and analyse socio-economic needs of society, display an awareness of professional ethics and ethical standards, and recognise the need for life-long learning
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
National Senior Certificate (NSC), with English, Mathematics and Accounting amongst the modules passed and with endorsement for admission to Bachelor’s study; or National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)), with English, Mathematics and Accounting amongst the modules passed and with endorsement for admission to Bachelor’s studies; or prior to 2009, Senior Certificate with English, Mathematics and Accounting amongst the modules passed.
A number of post school qualifications may be used for admission and/or advanced placement into the degree programme with due regard for the 50% credit transfer rule and guidelines of progression and articulation. For example, a Higher Certificate in Accounting, NQF (HEQSF) Level 5, minimum Credits 120; or a Diploma in Accounting, NQF (HEQSF/OQSF) Level 6, minimum Credits 240 or 360.
PROGRAMME CATEGORY
BOSTON HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMME
On successful completion the Learner will be issued a Bachelor of Accounting SAQA ID 103057, NQF L7, minimum 400 credits from Boston City Campus & Business College.
