North West University Cta
North West University Cta, This is one of the University’s flagship programmes, which is accredited with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). South African chartered accountants (CA(SA)) are leaders in business and in high demand, both locally and internationally.
Core modules
- Financial Accounting
- Auditing
- Taxation
- Management Accounting
- Financial Management
- Strategy, Risk Management & Corporate Governance
Qualifications in the programme
- BCom Chartered Accountancy (three years, full-time) [Qualification 5DA H01: Curriculum E301P/V/M]
- Post-graduate diploma in Chartered Accountancy or BCom honours in Chartered Accountancy* (both qualifications equivalent to a SAICA-accredited Certificate in the Theory of Accounting or “CTA”) (one year, full-time) [Qualification 504123: Curriculum E630P/V]
- Several master’s and doctorate degrees in any of the main subjects are also offered
* Subject to available capacity.
Also see Yearbook.
Admission requirements
For the BCom Chartered Accountancy
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APS of 30
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Maths Level 5 (60% or more)
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Additional requirements may apply per the Faculty yearbook/calendar
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Do not meet admission requirements? See our extended programme
For the post-graduate qualifications (CTA, MCom & PhD), further admission criteria apply (See yearbook)
Campuses where the programmes are offered
Bcom Chartered Accountancy
- Potchefstroom
- Vaal Triangle
- Mafikeng
Post-graduate qualifications (CTA, MCom & PhD)
- Vaal Triangle
- Potchefstroom
| South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) For more information visit their website: https://www.saica.co.za/ |
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| Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) For more information visit their website: http://www.accaglobal.com/za |
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| Also recognised by: South African Institute of Tax Professionals (SAIT) For more information visit their website: http://www.thesait.org.za/ |
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| Also recognised by: Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) For more information visit their website: http://www.cimaglobal.com/ |
Career opportunities
CA is an exceptionally diverse and dynamic qualification, with several career opportunities. There are many options, e.g. public practice (auditing firms), the corporate environment (work for a company), the public sector (work for the government), your own business or in academia. Although there are many other options, most of our graduates go to work for the so-called ‘Big 4’ firms, being Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PWC. As a CA, you can follow, among others, any of the following career paths:
Auditor: Express your opinion on the fairness of financial statements
Tax specialist: Advise clients on taxation matters
Financial manager: Lead a team that handles the finances of a company and produces financial information, e.g. budgets, VAT returns, debtors’ management, etc.
Business consultant: Advise clients about business matters such as profit improvement, investment strategies, risk management, estate planning, etc.
Computer auditor: Apply IT expertise in the audit environment
Corporate finance specialist: Offer advice on the mergers and acquisitions of businesses
Structured finance specialist: Structure transactions, agreements, investments and businesses
Entrepreneur: Be your own boss by establishing and managing your business of choice
Academic/training provider: Lecture at a university or provide training to the accountancy profession
Auditor: Express your opinion on the fairness of financial statements
Tax specialist: Advise clients on taxation matters
Financial manager: Lead a team that handles the finances of a company and produces financial information, e.g. budgets, VAT returns, debtors’ management, etc.
Business consultant: Advise clients about business matters such as profit improvement, investment strategies, risk management, estate planning, etc.
Computer auditor: Apply IT expertise in the audit environment
Corporate finance specialist: Offer advice on the mergers and acquisitions of businesses
Structured finance specialist: Structure transactions, agreements, investments and businesses
Entrepreneur: Be your own boss by establishing and managing your business of choice
Academic/training provider: Lecture at a university or provide training to the accountancy profession
BCom Chartered Accountancy Extended programme
Overview
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The Extended Programme includes an additional year of study that will enhance students’ basic knowledge and skills before progressing onto more specialist studies in the later years of the programme. This programme assists students to bridge the gap between school and higher education, which enhances their ability to succeed in their studies.
[Qualification 500204: Curriculum E304V/M]
Also see Yearbook.
[Qualification 500204: Curriculum E304V/M]
Also see Yearbook.
Core modules
- Financial Accounting
- Auditing
- Taxation
- Management Accounting
- Financial Management
- Strategy, Risk Management & Corporate Governance
Admission requirements
- APS of 26
- Maths Level 3 (40% or more)
- Additional requirements may apply per the Faculty yearbook/calendar
Campuses
- Vaal Triangle
- Mafikeng
Professional bodies
| South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) For more information visit their website: https://www.saica.co.za/ |
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| Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) For more information visit their website: http://www.accaglobal.com/za/ |
|
| Also recognised by: South African Institute of Tax Professionals (SAIT) For more information visit their website: http://www.thesait.org.za/ |
|
| Also recognised by: Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) For more information visit their website: http://www.cimaglobal.com/ |
Career opportunities
CA is an exceptionally diverse and dynamic qualification, with several career opportunities. There are many options, e.g. public practice (auditing firms), the corporate environment (work for a company), the public sector (work for the government), your own business or in academia. Although there are many other options, most of our graduates go to work for the so-called ‘Big 4’ firms, being Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PWC. As a CA, you can follow, among others, any of the following career paths:
Auditor: Express your opinion on the fairness of financial statements
Tax specialist: Advise clients on taxation matters
Financial manager: Lead a team that handles the finances of a company and produces financial information, e.g. budgets, VAT returns, debtors’ management, etc.
Business consultant: Advise clients about business matters such as profit improvement, investment strategies, risk management, estate planning, etc.
Computer auditor: Apply IT expertise in the audit environment
Corporate finance specialist: Offer advice on the mergers and acquisitions of businesses
Structured finance specialist: Structure transactions, agreements, investments and businesses
Entrepreneur: Be your own boss by establishing and managing your business of choice
Academic/training provider: Lecture at a university or provide training to the accountancy profession
Auditor: Express your opinion on the fairness of financial statements
Tax specialist: Advise clients on taxation matters
Financial manager: Lead a team that handles the finances of a company and produces financial information, e.g. budgets, VAT returns, debtors’ management, etc.
Business consultant: Advise clients about business matters such as profit improvement, investment strategies, risk management, estate planning, etc.
Computer auditor: Apply IT expertise in the audit environment
Corporate finance specialist: Offer advice on the mergers and acquisitions of businesses
Structured finance specialist: Structure transactions, agreements, investments and businesses
Entrepreneur: Be your own boss by establishing and managing your business of choice
Academic/training provider: Lecture at a university or provide training to the accountancy profession
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