University Of Western Cape Bcom Accounting, The Department of Accounting, which forms part of the Economic and Management Sciences Faculty, offers the BCom (Accounting) and Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) degrees for the study to become a chartered accountant. The Department of Accounting also offers BCom (Financial Accounting) which is for the study of example, professional accountant or tax practitioner.
The BCom (Accounting) degree, combined with the Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA), are accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) to prepare candidates for Initial Test of Competency (ITC).The BCom (Financial Accounting) degree is aligned with the curriculum prescribed by the South African Institute for Professional Accountants (SAIPA) and in the process of being accredited.
The Department’s staff numbers increased significantly in the last few years, and it now has 22 academic staff members and 4 support staff members. Recent appointments like Prof. Walter Geach, Prof. Carol Cairney and Mr. Andre Hamel strengthen the Department’s efforts to become a center of excellence in accounting education.Research in the Department includes a focus on accounting education in the modern teaching environment, financial accounting, tax and auditing. Community projects include a winter school for Mathematics and Accounting education.