The College of Accounting Sciences (CAS) recently held a seminal meeting with Investec. The collaboration aims to explore various avenues through which Investec could enrich the accounting students' educational journey at Unisa.
Accounting students must adopt ethical behaviour
Bafo Khanyeza, Senior Lecturer at Unisa, features prominently in the March issue of Accountancy SA, a monthly magazine published by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, with his special report on audit reform.
Unisa and the College of Accounting Sciences celebrate Prof Mbalenhle Zulu, a SAICA Top-35-under-35 2020 finalist. The competition recognises young chartered accountants who are not just achieving extraordinary results in their professional capacity, but also have a significant impact on society.
Unisa grants mother a posthumous degree for her deceased daughter.
The Department of Financial Accounting is part of the School of Accountancy in the College of Accounting Sciences. The Department offers a number of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications with majors in financial accounting, each having its own unique contribution to the professional business environment.
Mr Siyanda Mqadi
Chair of Department:
Financial Accounting
Dear Students,
Welcome to the Department of Financial Accounting at UNISA. Whether you are beginning your undergraduate journey or advancing through postgraduate study, you are joining a department dedicated to academic excellence, professional growth, and ethical practice.
We are proud that two of our flagship programmes — the Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting (98302 - FA1) and the Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences (98230 - CT1) — are fully accredited by SAICA and SAIPA, reflecting the quality and relevance of our qualifications.
As a department, we are passionate about research. We are among the leading contributors in the College for Research Output Units (ROUs), with staff publishing in internationally recognised A, B, and C rated journals. Our research is currently focused on two Catalytic Niche Areas (CNAs):
We encourage prospective master’s and doctoral students to explore research opportunities with us in these areas.
To support your learning, our lecturers — in partnership with e-tutors — conduct weekly online classes. We strongly encourage you to attend, as they provide valuable academic support and practical insights. The majority of our lecturers and e-tutors are qualified Chartered Accountants (CA) SA, with many of the e-tutors actively working in the accounting profession, bringing real-world expertise into the classroom.
Studying through Comprehensive Open Distance e-Learning (CODeL) requires focus and resilience, but with the guidance of our dedicated staff and the resources available to you, success is within reach.
On behalf of the department, I wish you well in your studies and look forward to your academic and professional growth.
Sincerely,
Mr. Siyanda Freedom Mqadi
Chair: Department of Financial Accounting
University of South Africa (UNISA)