NWU Accounting Program

Forensic Accounting
Forensic accountants are involved in the prevention, detection and investigation of commercial
crimes (such as fraud, corruption and money laundering). Forensic accountants require skills and
knowledge in accounting, criminal- and civil law, investigations and IT. Investigations can include
regulatory investigations (money laundering and bribery), criminal and civil investigations, as well
as strategies to prevent and detect commercial crimes such as fraud risk assessments and
forensic data analytics. This degree is unique in South Africa and is accredited by the Institute of
Commercial Forensic Practitioners, the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants and the
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants [certain terms apply in terms of SAICA and
CIMA].
Typical tasks include:
● Obtain and review financial documents to identify inaccuracies or fraud

● Analyse financial data and trace discrepancies
● Quantify revenue losses and damages from contract breaches
● Conduct and implement fraud risk management programmes
● Conduct interviews with suspects and witnesses
● Provide litigation support and present findings to be used as trial evidence
Modules include, but are not limited to:
● Accountancy, Auditing, Tax and supportive modules on the level of Chartered

Accountancy;
● Law modules (e.g. Criminal Law, Law of Criminal and Civil Procedure, Law of Evidence,
Labour Law);
● Forensic investigative modules
BCom Forensic Accountancy
Degree Duration: 3 years, full-time
Offered at :
● Potchefstroom [P]
Admission Requirements
● APS: 36
● Mathematics: Level 5 (60%) if Accountancy in Grade 12
● Mathematics: 65% if no Accountancy in Grade 12
● A Language: Level 5 (60%)
Career Opportunities
● Private practice
● Internal forensic divisions at corporates (banks, insurance, etc.)
● Government institutions and regulatory bodies
● Forensic divisions of auditing, consulting or legal firms
General Accounting
Our BCom Accounting degree is for those students interested in obtaining a general commerce
degree with a major in Accounting, Management Accounting and Taxation.
● Measure and process financial information and report to relevant entities

● Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
● Prepare forecasting costs and revenues
● Perform tax calculations for reporting purposes
● Perform business management activities
● Financial Accounting
● Taxation
● Management Accounting
● Financial Management
● Business Management
BCom Accounting
Offered at:
● Vanderbijlpark [V]
BCom Accounting
● APS: 24
● Mathematics: Level 3 (40%)
● Accountant
● Cost and management accountant
● Financial manager
● Tax practitioner
● General manager
● Teacher/lecturer
Chartered Accounting
This is one of the University’s flagship programmes, which is accredited with the South African
Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). South African Chartered Accountants (CAs(SA)) are
leaders in business and in high demand, both locally and internationally.
● Audit accounts and express your opinion on the fairness of financial statements
● Advise clients on taxation matters
● Advise clients about business matters, such as profit improvement, investment
strategies, risk management, estate planning, etc.
● Be your own boss by establishing and managing your business of choice
● Lecture at a university or provide training to the accountancy profession
Module include
● Financial Reporting
● Auditing and Corporate Governance
● Taxation
● Strategy, Risk Management and Governance
BCom in Chartered Accountancy
Degree duration: 3 years, full time
Offered at:
● Mahikeng [M]
BCom in Chartered Accountancy- Extended Programme
Degree duration: 4years, full time
Offered at:
● Mahikeng [M]
BCom in Chartered Accountancy
● APS: 32
● Mathematics: Level 5 (60%) - If Accountancy Grade 12
● Mathematics 65% - If no Accountancy Grade 12
BCom in Chartered Accountancy -Extended programme
● APS: 28
● English: Level 4 (50%)
CA is an exceptionally diverse and dynamic qualification, with several career opportunities. There
are many options, e.g. public practice (auditing firms), corporate environment (work for a
company), public sector (work for the government), your own business or in academia. Although
there are many other options, most of our graduates go to work for the so-called ‘Big 4’ firms,
being Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PWC. As a CA, you can follow, among others, any of the following
career paths:
● Auditor
● Tax specialist
● Business consultant
● Computer auditor
● Corporate finance specialist
● Structured finance specialist
● Entrepreneur
● Academic/training provider
Financial Accounting
This professionally-accredited programme is designed to equip students with knowledge and
skills to become professional accountants in public practice and business. Financial accounting
is a specialised branch of accounting that keeps track of a company’s financial transactions.
Students are taught how to use standardised guidelines to record, summarise and present
transactions in a financial report/statement, such as the statement of financial position/statement
of profit/loss and other comprehensive income.
● Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements

● Perform tax calculations
● Organise and perform internal audits
● Analyse financial trends
● Perform month-end and year-end close processes
● Consult with clients on financial accounting services
Module include
Subjects include, but are not limited to:
● Taxation
BCom in Financial Accountancy
Degree Duration: 3 years, full time
Offered at:
● Mahikeng [M]
BCom in Financial Accountancy- Extended programme
Degree Duration: 3 years, full time
Offered at:
● Mahikeng [M]
BCom in Financial Accountancy
● APS: 28
BCom Financial Accountancy - Extended programme
● APS: 24
● Mathematics: Level 3 (40%), or Mathematics literacy: Level 7 (80%)
● English: Level 4 (50%)
● Professional accountant
● Internal auditor
● Cost and management accountant
● Tax practitioner
● Lecturer
Management Accounting
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is one of the world’s largest
professional bodies for management accountants. This programme is perfect for students
interested in a career in commerce and industry. The NWU has entered into a special partnership
with CIMA where students who are part of the honours programme have access to unparalleled
benefits such as career progression and employability as aspirant chartered management
accountants.
● Provide financial information to drive successful business.

● Develop, manage and communicate financial goals and policies with management
● Prepare of financing requests
● Forecast and manage income and expenses
● Create business strategies

● Strategy, Risk and Governance
● Taxation
BCom Management Accountancy
Offered at:
BCom Management Accountancy
● APS: 30
● Project managers
● Management consultants
● Finance directors
● Chief executives
● Entrepreneurs

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Forensic Accounting

Typical tasks include:

● Obtain and review financial documents to identify inaccuracies or fraud

Modules include, but are not limited to:

● Accountancy, Auditing, Tax and supportive modules on the level of Chartered

BCom Forensic Accountancy

Degree Duration: 3 years, full-time

Typical tasks include:

● Measure and process financial information and report to relevant entities

Modules include, but are not limited to:

Degree Duration: 3 years, full-time

Typical tasks include:

BCom in Chartered Accountancy

Degree duration: 3 years, full time

BCom in Chartered Accountancy- Extended Programme

Degree duration: 4years, full time

BCom in Chartered Accountancy

BCom in Chartered Accountancy -Extended programme

Typical tasks include:

● Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements

Subjects include, but are not limited to:

BCom in Financial Accountancy

Degree Duration: 3 years, full time

BCom in Financial Accountancy- Extended programme

Degree Duration: 3 years, full time

BCom in Financial Accountancy

BCom Financial Accountancy - Extended programme

Typical tasks include:

● Provide financial information to drive successful business.

Modules include, but are not limited to:

BCom Management Accountancy

Degree Duration: 3 years, full-time

BCom Management Accountancy

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