Key features
- Relevant to the economic context of the business environment.
- Based on Industry trends and needs
- Benchmarked against sound business & accounting principles
- Flexible Programme Delivery options
- Easily accessible support
- Builds a sustainable advantage
About
The Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) is a one year programme that prepares students for the Initial Test of Competence (ITC) or the Board 1 examination set by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). The Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting is a distance programme supported by lectures.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the programme, the student should be able to:
- Display the necessary competencies to successfully complete the SAICA ITC examination.
Be equipped technically for a career as a chartered accountant.
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the theories and practices relating to Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing and Taxation in the context of business and commerce and management.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate in a rational and logical manner
Identify and solve real-world problems pertaining to Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Finance, Auditing and Taxation in the context of business and commerce and management.
Be able to analyse and evaluate data in order to justify sound and rational decisions.
Programme structure
Duration: 1 year
Modules
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Advanced Auditing
- Advanced Taxation
- Advanced Managerial Accounting and Finance (MAF)
Admission requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent with SAICA accreditation.
Closing date for registration for this programme is 31 August 2020. Seats are limited. TCs apply.
Application
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