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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Accounting 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
7387  Bachelor of Accounting 
ORIGINATOR
Stellenbosch University 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National First Degree  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Finance, Economics and Accounting 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Level 6  NQF Level 07  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2033-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
To provide students with core knowledge and skills about various basic and more specialised aspects of the accounting sciences (including financial accountancy, taxation, management accounting and auditing) thus equipping them for a career as chartered accountant in accounting and management areas of the private and public sectors where their participation will promote sustainable growth and development, and maximise prosperity in all sectors of the economy and society

To develop competent leaders in the various fields of accounting and management, possessing applied fundamental and generic cross-functional knowledge and skills, enabling them to steer sustainable development, growth and prosperity in the most appropriate direction

To provide students who would like to proceed to post-graduate studies in the accounting sciences with a sound academic base from which to do so 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption or equivalent university admission qualifications

Full matriculation exemption, with an average mark of at least 50%

An average mark of at least 60%, at least 70% in Mathematics or Accountancy and at least 40% (HG) or 50% (SG) in Senior Certificate Mathematics if there is only complied with the Accountancy requiremens above or an average mark of at least 70%, at least 40% (HG) or 60% (SG) in Senior Certificate Mathematics or Accountancy and at least 40% (HG) or 50% (SG) if there is only complied with the Accountancy requirement above 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
1. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret accounting literature, implying the ability to teach themselves from source material

2. Manifested understanding of the use of scientific methods in the acquisition of accounting data and knowledge

3. Demonstrated ability to identify and solve diverse problems in a critical and creative way by applying appropriate accounting methods

4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others as a member of a team in the private, developmental and public sectors

5. Demonstrated ability to organise and manage oneself and one's personal activities responsibly and effectively

6. Demonstrated ability to collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate relevant information

7. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and or language skills in the modes of oral and or written persuasion

8. Demonstrated ability to use accounting based science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and the interests of others

9. Demonstrated understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising accounting related problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation

10. Demonstrated understanding of the ability to apply a range of accounting related equipment, techniques, procedures and experimental approaches

11. Demonstrated ability to apply this accounting related knowledge and practical skills to address theoretical and practical accounting and to learn appropriate lessons from these experience

12. A demonstrated understanding of:
  • The theoretical underpinnings
  • The empirical bodies of knowledge and
  • Practical experiences and skills related to the core aspects of the relevant subject matter in one or more of the chosen fields specified

    13. The skills and technical background to enter into articles with an accredited chartered accountant in public practice or an accredited institution in Trade and Commerce with the view of qualifying as a chartered accountant 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. The assessment used for this qualification ensures that the purpose of the qualification is achieved

    2. A range of formative and summative assessment methods such as simulations, computer assignments, work-place assessments, written and oral presentations and examinations are used

    3. The required range of modalities is used integratively to assess whether the specified outcomes have been achieved

    4. From the assessment of samples, generalising to a domain takes place in a judicious and planned way in order to ensure reliability

    5. The assessment used meets the standard and level of achievement for NQF levels 5 and 6


    INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

    Integrated assessment takes place in terms of a variety of procedures such as cross-disciplinary assignments, simulations, workplace assessments, written examinations and oral presentation and examinations 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification(s)

    HonsBComm
    HonsBAccounting

    This qualification provides credits for the related qualification(s)

    BEcon
    BBus Sc
    BComm

    Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific

    Vertical articulation into an HonoursBComm or HonsBAcc in the different sub-disciplines of the accounting sciences is common at the university of Stellenbosch and students can also proceed to such honours programmes at most universities in South Africa 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The university of Stellenbosch has a system of external peer review and evaluation of departments. One of the components of the system is an evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the department.


    Additional information: Various professional bodies prescribe specific requirements for admission to and registration with that professional body. These requirements are adhered to. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    The academic staff of the university of Stellenbosch will be used in a manner which fits into the quality assurance system of the university

    Additional information: Various professional bodies prescribe specific requirements for admission to and registration with that professional body, for example:
  • The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
  • Chartered Association of Certified Accountants
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
  • Institute of Financial and Commercial Accountanta

    These requirements are adhered to. 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Stellenbosch University 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.