In collaboration with SA’s leader in online education, GetSmarter
9 weeks, excluding
orientation
10–12 hours per week,
entirely online
Weekly modules,
flexible learning
1
The practical bookkeeping skills to manage the finance-related aspects of any business.
2
The ability to prepare budgets and implement effective internal control and credit management systems.
3
An understanding of business tax, and the expertise to assess and bolster the financial stability of a company.
4
A certificate from Africa’s leading university1 as validation of your accounting-related skills.
1QS Top Universities (Jan, 2020).
Module 1 The Fundamentals of Accounting: Part 1
An introductory “crash course” on the basic principles of accounting.
Module 2 The Fundamentals of Accounting: Part 2
Expand your understanding of various fundamental accounting principles.
Module 3 Drafting Financial Statements: Part 1
An introduction to drafting financial statements.
Module 4 Drafting Financial Statements: Part 2
A continuation of the concept of drafting financial statements.
Module 5 Drafting Budgets
Learn the definition and purpose of budgeting.
Module 6 Measuring and Evaluating Financial Performance
Discover how a firm measures and evaluates financial performance.
Module 7 Internal Control and Accounting Systems
Discover the important role that internal controls play in a business.
Module 8 Business Tax
Learn about the various taxes that are applicable to businesses.
Module 9 Credit Management and Control
Discover the importance and impact of legislation on the credit control function.
Shelly Herbert
Chartered Accountant (SA) and Senior Lecturer, College of Accounting, UCT
With a master’s in accounting from UCT, Herbert lectures both undergraduate accounting courses and public sector financial reporting courses for postgraduate students. She also convenes accounting honours degrees. While Herbert is a qualified chartered accountant (CA), she has chosen to return to academics to pursue her passion for teaching and helping future CAs achieve their goals.
This UCT online short course is delivered in collaboration with online education provider GetSmarter. Join a growing community of global professionals, and benefit from the opportunity to:
Gain verifiable and relevant competencies and earn invaluable recognition from an international selection of universities, entirely online and in your own time
Enjoy a personalised, people-mediated online learning experience created to make you feel supported at every step
Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones
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