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02 April 2019 | Story Valentino Ndaba | Photo Charl Devenish
Accounting Students
Pictured are 8 of the 64 UFS School of Accountancy students who form part of the 84.2% pass rate achievers.

Students from the University of the Free State (UFS) School of Accountancy achieved a 84.2% pass rate compared to the national average of 76.2% during the Initial Test of Competence (ITC) examination facilitated by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).

A total of 64 out of 76 UFS students who attempted the ITC for the first time were successful in the examination. The ITC is known for its challenging nature.  Demographically, our African black students outperformed the 62.1% national pass rate by attaining an impressive 80.6%.

Collective congratulations

Prof Hentie van Wyk, Programme Director at the school, attributed diligence for the high pass rate. “This is due to our student-centred teaching module that was introduced four years ago and committed academic staff of the School of Accountancy from the first to the fourth year.”

Further future surge expected

“With the coming June 2019 ITC sitting, our pass rate for 2019 will most probably be more than 90%. Our three-year rolling average for 2015-2017, 2016-2018 and 2017-2019 were 83%, 86% and 90% respectively. Hopefully we can maintain the upward curve,” said Prof Van Wyk.

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Prevention is better than cure – have yourself tested!
2012-04-18

 

At the testing in the George du Toit Administration building were from left: Frank Nkoana, Senior Director: Academic Student Services, Mickey Gordon, Head: Marketing, Institutional Promotion and Sport: Corporate Relations, Chris Liebenberg, Senior Director: Finance and Lourens Geyer, Senior Director: Human Resources.
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs

Health and Wellness will do medical screening tests from this Monday to Friday on the Bloemfontein Campus and on the South Campus on Monday 23 April 2012.

The tests include blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI (body mass index). In addition, free eye screening tests can be done. The results of the tests will be available directly afterwards.

Click here for the programme, which includes the place, date and time when the screening tests will take place on the Bloemfontein Campus and the South Campus.

The tests are free and all staff are invited to have themselves tested. There will be a lucky draw at each session with gift vouchers from Kloppers and the Loch Logan Waterfront.
 

 

 

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