Bachelor of Accounting Science Degree

By studying towards a Bachelor of Accounting Science (BAccSc) degree, you will prepare as a professional in the fields of finance and accounting, giving you graduate-level knowledge, specific skills and applied competence that provide for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and valuable contributions to society in the fields of Accounting, Auditing, Management Accounting and Income Tax.

All universities and many private colleges offer different registered and accredited accounting degrees. These degrees are offered either in face-to-face lecture room settings, online, distance and in some instances a blend of these modes.

Depending on where you register to study and which degree you select you will be able to determine your desired mode of study and specialisation.

NewBridge College offers a voluntary and additional support programme for students who elect to study an external distance BAccSc degree through South Africa’s largest distance University.

NewBridge College offers a full-time campus environment for students who see the value and flexibility offered by studying towards a distance degree, but who also seek the full time Campus experience, extra lessons through our support programme, personal and professional development and an active sport and social life.

What You Will Learn:

• An international perspective on finance and accounting

• Intellectual, practical and critical thinking skills

• A comprehensive fundamental knowledge of accounting principles

• Taxation

• Auditing theory and practice

• Integrity and the application of ethics in a professional business environment

• Decision-making and problem-solving

• Understanding governance and risk management

Depending on your specialisation, you will cover content such as, but not limited to:

• Accounting Information Systems

• Communication in Business

• Commercial Law

• Economics

• Financial Accounting

• Business Management

• Corporate Governance

• Taxation

• Auditing

• Management Accounting

• International Perspectives