The typical requirements for admission to a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) include holding a relevant undergraduate degree in accounting or a closely related field from a recognized or accredited institution[3].
Many programs—such as those at Wits University and the University of Johannesburg—specifically require:
- A Bachelor of Accounting Science (or equivalent) with courses in Financial Accounting III, Auditing III, Management Accounting and Finance III, and Taxation III, often completed in the same academic year just prior to application[1][7].
- If applying from another institution, the undergraduate degree and courses must be from a SAICA-accredited (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants) university.[1][3][7]
- An academic performance threshold (for example, an average of 65% in the major subjects with no individual subject below 60% for applicants from non-Wits, SAICA-accredited universities)[1].
For programs in Canada, admission commonly requires:
- A four-year honours Bachelor degree in accounting, commerce, or a related discipline[2][4][5][6].
- Completion of prerequisite courses in core areas like Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Finance, Business Law, Economics, and Information Systems[2][4][5][6].
- A competitive undergraduate GPA, with minimum grade requirements in core courses (typically at least 60–72% or equivalent)[4][5].
- Submission of application materials, including transcripts, proof of English language proficiency (where required), and sometimes detailed course descriptions[2][6].
Some programs may also admit equivalent international qualifications after extensive review or require a CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) transcript assessment for applicants holding degrees from outside Canada[2].
Successful completion of such a diploma is a key step towards qualifying for professional designations (such as Chartered Accountant or CPA), typically requiring subsequent professional exams and practical experience[3].
References
- [1] PGDip Accountancy – Wits University
- [2] GDA – Admission Requirements – Smith School of Business
- [3] Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting | REGENT Business School
- [4] Admission Requirements & Application
- [5] Graduate Diploma in Accounting – Lakehead University
- [6] Accounting (Post-Degree Diploma) | PDACCT
- [7] Postgraduate Diploma (Accounting Science)
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