A Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Science degree is required if you wish to qualify as a Chartered Accountant.
The program includes four core areas of study: Management Accounting and Finance, Financial Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation.
International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)
Admission to University of Zululand
The first step when applying for admission at the University is deciding on the qualification you wish to obtain.
Upon acceptance, depending on the chosen course, you are then admitted to one of the institution’s four faculties.
Entry Requirement
Your application will only be considered for admission if you qualify and meet the faculty requirements.
NOTE: Meeting the minimum admission requirements only means that you are eligible for selection, NOT that you will necessarily be accepted.
Min Admission Points
NSC with degree endorsement and an achievement rating of 32 points, English level 5, Maths Level 5 / OR Maths either B ‘SG’ or C ‘HG’ and
English either B ‘SG’ or C ‘HG’.
What can I do with a Bachelor of Accounting Science degree?
Career outcomes with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree
Accounting clerk. As an accounting clerk, you’d likely work with the accounting manager or bookkeeper on staff at your organization.
Bookkeeper.
Certified Public Accountant.
Tax accountant.
Auditor.
Management accountant.
Forensic accountant.
Financial analyst.
Can you become a CA with BCom accounting?
You will then need to complete a relevant BCom degree and your certificate in the theory of accounting (CTA) or an equivalent qualification while you are training.
Once you have completed your training and passed your exams you will be a Chartered Accountant CA (SA).
The degrees that offer the best starting salary in South Africa
Bachelor’s Degree | Less than 1 year of experience | 20 years of experience+ |
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Bachelor of Commerce | R219 863 | R883 622 |
Bachelor of Accounting | R274 754 | R883 347 |
Bachelor of Science | R197 478 | R863 526 |
Bachelor of Business Administration | R172 172 | R817 078 |