Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (BComAcc)
The BCom (Accounting) Degree Programme focuses on the academic requirements of the Professional Accountant (SA) of the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) and the Associate General Accountant (SA) of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). Accordingly, Accounting, Taxation and Managerial Accounting form the core of this programme. Once registered as a Professional Accountant (SA) or an Associate General Accountant (SA), graduates are empowered to perform various functions and issue reports related to various accounting, business and taxation services.
The curriculum for the three-year BComAcc degree is made up of the following modules:
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Compulsory modules
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First academic year
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Second academic year
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Third academic year
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Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Accounting
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EACC1614
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EACC1624
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EACC2608
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EACC3708
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Quantitative Methods for Business
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EQMB1514
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EQMB1524
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Economic Systems and Basic Microeconomics
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EECF1614
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Introduction to Macroeconomics
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EECF1624
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General Management
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EBUS1624
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Managerial Accounting
Managerial Finance
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EMAF2614
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EMNF2624
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EMAF3708
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Auditing and Corporate Governance
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EACG2708
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Organisational Ethics and Citizenship
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EOEC2614
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Strategic Management
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EBUS2715
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Taxation
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ETXN2624
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ETXN3708
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Business Functions
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EBUS1514
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Commercial Law
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LMER1514
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LMER1624
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Information and Digital Environment for Accounting
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EIDE1624
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EIDE2724
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Minimum credits towards degree
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64
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80
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64
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64
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84
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80
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144
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128
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164
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Total credits: 436
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Developmental modules
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Undergraduate Core Curriculum
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UFSS1504
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Digital literacy
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CSIL1531
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Academic Literacy
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EALE1508
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Additional credits for developmental modules
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36
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UFSS1504
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16
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The BComAcc degree is fully accredited by SAIPA and AGA(SA), and no postgraduate studies are required to continue with the process to qualify as a Professional Accountant (SA) or an Associate General Accountant (SA). The BCom (Accounting) also has partial accreditation by CIMA and ACCA.
Those who wish to pursue a career in financial management in the private sector will also benefit from the BCom Acc programme.
What do I need to study Accountancy at the UFS?
AP = 28 (Calculate your AP)
Mathematics = Achievement level 4 (50%)
English = Achievement level 4 (50%)
Do I need to write the NBTs for admission?
The National Benchmark Test (NBT) is strongly recommended for all prospective first-year students at the UFS. For further information regarding the writing of the NBTs and the UFS requirements, please send an email to
nbt@ufs.ac.za or consult the information at the following link:
NBT and EAL (ufs.ac.za)
How do I apply for this programmes?
The following link will direct you to the UFS Application site: https://apply.ufs.ac.za/Application/Start
Where can I source funding for my studies?
https://www.ufs.ac.za/kovsielife/unlisted-pages/bursaries/financial-aid
Other bursaries and funding:
Where can I get more information?
Info.soa@ufs.ac.za
+27 51 401 2333
What are my postgraduate options?
Graduates interested in pursuing chartered accountancy, can enroll for either the B.Com.Honours in Accounting or the Postgraduate Diploma (General Accountancy), which both serve as bridging programmes, allowing students to articulate to the B. Acc. Hons or the Postgraduate Diploma (Chartered Accountancy).
Alternatively, graduates can enroll for the B.Com. Honours in Management Accounting degree which is aligned to the Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (‘ADMA’) of CIMA. With the successful completion of the ‘Strategic Level’ of CIMA, and practical training after obtaining the B.Com. Honours in Management Accounting degree, students can qualify as Chartered Management Accountants.
In addition, after obtaining the B.Com. (Accounting) degree graduates can enroll for the B.Com. Honours in Taxation. With the successful completion of SAIT’s entry examinations, and practical training after obtaining of the B.Com. Honours in Taxation, students can qualify as Tax Professionals or Tax Advisors.