The University of Johannesburg (UJ) offers a pathway to becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA) through its Bachelor of Accounting (CA-stream) programme. This qualification is recognized by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) as meeting the academic requirements to practice as a chartered accountant[1].[2] The academic journey is structured as follows:
- Academic Entrance Requirements:
- A minimum APS (Admission Point Score) of 33.
- English: Level 4 (50%) or above.
- Mathematics: Level 5 (60%) or above.
- Mathematical Literacy and Technical Mathematics are not accepted for admission purposes.
- International applicants must provide a comparable school leaving certificate.
- Programme Duration: 3 years full-time study[2].
- Curriculum Highlights:
- Core subjects across three years: Accounting, Economics, Introduction to Law, Business Mathematics, Financial Management, Taxation, Auditing, Governance and Citizenship, Informatics, Commercial Law, and a module on 4IR (Fourth Industrial Revolution) in Accounting.
- Application Process:
- Complete and submit the application form with supporting documents, including final school results and valid passport or identity document[1].
- Selection is based on academic merit.
- Further Requirements for Becoming a CA (SA):
- After earning the Bachelor of Accounting (CA-stream), you must complete a postgraduate qualification such as the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science (CTA) or equivalent as required by SAICA.
- Undertake three years of training (articles) at a SAICA-accredited training office.
- Pass two board exams administered by SAICA.
- Register with SAICA as a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))[6].[7]
- Additional Notes:
- Prior accounting exposure at school is not required for entry into the BAcc (CA) programme.
- Life Orientation does not count towards the APS calculation[7].
- The Bachelor of Accounting (CA-stream) serves as a foundation for entry into various postgraduate study opportunities and professional specialisations.
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