Bachelor of Commerce specializing in Financial Accounting (General/Chartered) at Cape town university

With this qualification, you could aim to become a general manager, business advisor, accountant, tax official, accounting officer, company secretary, internal auditor, and tax advisor.

Chartered accountants are professionals who work in various sectors of the economy, managing the finances of an entity, providing financial advice, and helping out with money management. This can be for a business, individual, or government.

Admission Requuirement

Candidates should have a first-class degree in Mathematical Statistics from a recognized university, with at least two years of Mathematics.

Candidates with excellent results in degrees in related subjects may also be considered, but it is essential that candidates have a solid grounding in Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (up to HEQSF Level 6).

TRANSFERRING APPLICANTS

Applicants wishing to transfer to the Commerce Faculty (both from within UCT and outside of UCT) will be considered having regard to:

• Meeting the minimum school subject requirements for Commerce

• Meeting the minimum points requirement used for entry to Commerce

• Only applicants who have not yet graduated are required to write the National Benchmark Test results

• Post School academic record:

It is unlikely that students who have failed one or more courses will be accepted and/or who have an
overall percentage below 60 Particular attention will be given to courses relevant to the Commerce Faculty and to the
proposed stream(s).

Entrance examinations may be required to continue in certain disciplines.

Please refer to the Commerce website or contact the Faculty Office for further information.

GUARANTEED ADMISSION

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MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

MATHEMATICS

IB Diploma with Grade 5 Higher Level or Grade 6 Standard Level

NOTE Mathematical Studies or Maths Main are not accepted.

ENGLISH

IB Diploma with Grade 3 Higher Level or Grade 5 Standard Level (English Literature is accepted.)

What can I do with a Bachelor of Commerce in accounting?

Chartered Accountant.

Financial Risk Analyst.

Business Owner.

Forensic Accountant.

Stock Broker.

Whatever your interests, we can help you pursue them.

BCOM Financial Accounting salary in South Africa

Job TitleRangeAverage
Job Title: AccountantRange: R122k – R484kAverage: R283,255
Financial ManagerRange: R310k – R812kAverage: R507,010
Financial AccountantRange: R138k – R499kAverage: R300,049
Finance ManagerRange: R325k – R939kAverage: R610,955