BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN ACCOUNTING HONOURS
Upon successful completion of this programme, graduates will be able to:
· Apply technical knowledge and skills to identify, analyse, evaluate and solve problems in core areas of accounting, auditing, taxation and financial management;
· Reflect critically on decisions and applications in accounting practice to assess their holistic impact;
· Demonstrate initiative, responsibility and leadership qualities in professional contexts;
· Prepare financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Zimbabwean accounting standards;
· Apply auditing principles and practices in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs);
· Utilise accounting information systems and technology in business environments;
· Conduct independent research in accounting and related fields.
· Minimum: 4 years (8 semesters)
· Maximum: 8 years (16 semesters) in accordance with General Academic Regulations
Entry Route | Requirements |
Normal Entry | 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics (Grade C or better); ‘A’ Level passes including Accounting and any other Commercial subject or Mathematics is an added advantage |
Special Entry | National Diploma (ND) in Accountancy or equivalent with merit (credits/distinctions) in at least half of the programme modules; direct entry into Part II may be granted |
Mature Entry | Applicants who do not meet normal entry requirements but possess relevant work experience (minimum 3 years), subject to University Senate approval |
Year | Component | Key Modules |
I | Foundation | Financial Accounting IA & IB, Business Law, Economics, Quantitative Analysis, Information Technology, Management |
II | Intermediate | Financial Accounting IIA & IIB, Audit Skills and Process, Taxation, Management and Cost Accounting, Company Law, Corporate Finance, Research Methods |
III | Work-Related Learning | Industrial Attachment (minimum 8 months) – Continuous Assessment and Report |
IV | Advanced | Advanced Financial Reporting, Advanced Taxation, Advanced Auditing, Accounting Information Systems, Strategic Management Accounting, Research Project |
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