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University of the Free State

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

The Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting in Accounting is offered by University of the Free State.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting offered by the University of the Free State at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

• BCom (Accounting) focuses on the profession of commercial and financial accountant (CFA).
• Students who wish to become chartered accountants must register for the BAcc degree.
• Subsequent postgraduate qualifications are also available in Taxation or Management Accounting.

First academic year (compulsory modules)

Accounting
Introduction to macroeconomics

Economic systems and basic microeconomics
General management

Quantitative methods for business
Business functions

Commercial law 

Academic literacy

Second academic year (compulsory modules)

Accounting
Business ethics

Commercial law
Taxation

Accounting environment
Computer applications and controls

Managerial accounting
Information and digital environment for accounting

Third academic year (compulsory modules)

Accounting
Taxation

Managerial accounting
Internal controls

Strategic management
Managerial finance

Auditing and corporate governance