Purpose statement
The purpose of this qualification is to enable qualifying learners to understand and perform specialised and work related financial accounting functions. The competencies captured in this qualification will allow the learner to identify and analyse contemporary developments in the areas of: Financial accounting. Corporate financial reporting. Financial strategy. Taxation. The learner will also master learning related to ethics, communication and social responsibilities which are inherent in the learning modules. Further, the learning occurring during this qualification will empower the learner to function in both the private and public sectors. The qualifying learner will be capable of: Analysing advanced financial accounting theories, principles and practices. Applying advanced corporate financial reporting theories, principles and practices. Analysing financial strategy theories, principles and practices. Analysing complex taxation principles and practices.
| Qualification code: | 98233 |
| NQF level: | 8 |
| Total credits: | 120 |
| SAQA ID: | 84926 |
| APS/AS: | 50 |
| Maximum time to complete this qualification: | 3 years |
Please note:
An appropriate NQF 7 qualification from an accredited provider of higher education with majors in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing and Taxation.
Applicants who do not meet this requirement are advised to apply for admission to the FAC stream of the Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences in an attempt to meet this requirement or to consider enrolling for another postgraduate programme offered by the College.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements as indicated above may apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) provided they meet the statutory admission requirements for undergraduate studies; are at least 23 years old with a minimum of five years' current, relevant working and research experience in line with the approved qualification's RPL requirements. For more information on RPL criteria visit: http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl
Pay the application fee of R150 once you've received your student number.
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Apply for admission to honours degrees or postgraduate diplomas for the 2026 academic year between 18 August and 10 October 2025.
Please note:
Successful applicants should visit the registration website in January 2026 for updated registration information (eg qualification rules, curriculum/transitional arrangements, pre-requisites and co-requisites): www.unisa.ac.za/register