Higher Certificate in Accounting

The MANCOSA Higher Certificate in Accounting Sciences is a top-quality accounting course in South Africa. This undergraduate programme offers a combination of theory and practice in the key area of accounting.

The purpose of the programme is to provide a structured qualification for students wishing to work as bookkeepers and junior accountants and to equip students with a sound fundamental knowledge base regarding accounting. The programme aims to develop an integrated conceptual understanding, synthesis and application of accounting principles.

It provides a relevant higher education qualification enabling students to gain meaningful employment. The programme will provide participants with skills in accounting, organisation and management. The Higher Certificate in Accounting Sciences programme provides a career path for those wanting to specialise in accounting and financial management.

Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the programme, the student should be able to:

• To maximise personal development growth management and leadership skills and contribute to positive economic change in the countries from which students are drawn and;

• To develop students ability to apply supply chain management theory in practice;

• To understand basic economic principles;

• To understand how supply and demand work;

• To explain microeconomics and macroeconomics;

• To discuss economic growth and development;

• To understand the labour market;

• To display knowledge of the basic concepts in financial management;

• To interpret financial statements and link to economic performance and

• To describe current asset management techniques (inventory).