University of Fort Hare Department of Accounting
University of Fort Hare Department of Accounting
The Department of Accounting is elatedly named in honor of Professor Wiseman Nkuhlu, UFH alumni and the first African to earn a South African chartered accountant designation. It motivates them to uphold our high academic standards, adopt an ethical behavior culture, humanize our pedagogy (i.e., acknowledge the humanity of those engaged in the teaching and learning process), and be the leading access university for accounting studies in South Africa.
By being Committed, Accessible Accountable, Responsible, and Enthusiastically Excellent (CARE-ing), we embody this vision.
Program offerings
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) are among the professional organizations that have accredited the department’s programs. The professional bodies’ certification raises the value of our credentials and makes sure that firms in the market are interested in hiring our graduates.
The Nkuhlu Department of Accounting of the University of Fort Hare currently offers 5 programs:
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
- Advanced Diploma in Accounting (ADA)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA)
- Bachelor of Commerce (General Accounting)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours – Taxation)
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Advanced Diploma in Accounting (ADA), Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA)
These credentials give students the chance to follow the Chartered Accountancy route to the SAICA designation as a Chartered Accountant (South Africa), providing them with the opportunity to become responsible leaders who behave ethically and create sustainable value for a wide range of stakeholders within an organizational context.
The Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree is a three- or four-year degree. Students are chosen for the three- or four-year degree depending on their Matric math and English test scores. For our degrees, college-level accounting is not a requirement.
Students who have earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) with a major in Accounting, Governance and Auditing, Management Accounting, or Finance and Taxation may continue on to PGDA, a one-year course that enables them to sit for the SAICA qualifying exams (ITC, or Initial Test of Competency).
Students who earned a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting degree but were not admitted to the PGDA program may complete an advanced diploma (ADA) program, which lasts one year and is designed to help students become stronger and better prepared for the rigorous PGDA program. ADA at UFH offers a singular chance to join a vibrant and diverse community of students and faculty in a program that bridges the gap between their undergraduate degrees and the PGDA.
Bachelor of Commerce (General Accounting)
The General Accounting degree has a more practical business focus than the Accounting degree and is intended to provide students with a wide understanding of accounting. The South African Institute of Professional Accountants or ACCA are two accounting professional organizations that these students may decide to join.
Why you should study Accounting
The technical competencies and skills you acquire while studying accounting will help you in both your personal and professional life. These attributes include self-management and self-regulation, decision-making and problem-solving, effective communication, ethical behavior, accountability, teamwork, and management skills. The technical skills and information you gain while completing your degree will put you on a path of lifelong learning so you can stay ahead in the rapidly evolving global business environment.
A degree in accounting is an excellent place to start if you want to develop into a trustworthy leader who adds value in a professional and long-lasting manner. Being a professional accountant, auditor, financial manager, tax consultant, financial director, chief executive officer, and other accounting roles is lucrative and provides opportunities for personal advancement.
Why you should study Accounting at the University of Fort Hare?
The Nkuhlu Department of Accounting’s high standard of instruction is the main benefit of studying accounting there. An established institution with a storied past, the University of Fort Hare offers an excellent education that meets all international criteria. Students can learn in a dynamic, fair, and sustainable environment.
One of the University of Fort Hare’s “flagship” departments is the Accounting Department. Our team is enthusiastic, committed, and forward-thinking. Maximum student involvement in lectures and tutorials is made possible by the small class size, which also gives students enough of time to speak with specific lecturers one-on-one when they run into problems.
Since being accredited by SAICA, we have had a solid Qualifying Examination pass rate, averaging over 90% for the previous 7 years.
You can call or visit the school for more details about their Department of Accounting