Name: Higher Certificate in Applied Accounting
SKU: 549619
Price: 24000.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Bookkeeping / Accounting

South African College of Business (SACOB)

SACOB’s Higher Certificate in Applied Accounting provides a solid foundation in accounting principles while nurturing critical thinking, leadership, and decision-making abilities. You’ll gain an in-depth conceptual understanding of financial management, that will equip you with the practical skills needed to thrive in a fast-paced business environment.

Category: Qualification

Description

SACOB’s Higher Certificate in Applied Accounting is an undergraduate qualification designed to provide you with the necessary skill set to confidently enter the accounting field.

It provides a solid foundation in accounting principles while nurturing critical thinking, leadership, and decision-making abilities. You’ll gain an in-depth conceptual understanding of financial management, that will equip you with the practical skills needed to thrive in a fast-paced business environment.

This qualification doesn’t just teach you the ‘what,’ but also the ‘why’ and ‘how’ behind key accounting processes. Graduates will emerge ready to enter the workforce with confidence, capable of making an immediate impact in roles that require accounting, organisation, and management expertise.

Accreditation

SACOB South African College Of Business (PTY) LTD is provisionally registered as a private higher education institution in terms of section 54(3) of the Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act no. 101 of 1997) (as amended) and Regulation 14(4)(b) of the Regulations for the Registration of Private Higher Education Institutions, 2016.

Overview

The goal of this qualification is to:
- Equip students with essential accounting skills and hands-on knowledge needed to excel in finance
- Provide a strong foundation in core accounting principles and practices
- Prepare graduates for roles that support financial operations within organisations
- Enable students to contribute effectively to the overall success of businesses and institutions

Qualification

Higher Certificate in Applied Accounting
SAQA ID: 122248
NQF L5
120 Credits

Designation

Once completed you can apply for positions as:

Junior Accountant
Bookkeeper
Financial Administrator
Management Trainee
Assistant Accountant
Credit Control Clerk
Cost Accountant Assistant
Accounts Payable Administrator

Requirements

Admission requirements:
National Senior Certificate (NSC) for admission to Higher Certificate study
OR
National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)) for admission to Higher Certificate study

Alternatively, a post school qualification may also be considered, for example, an FET/National Certificate, NQF (OQSF) Level 4.

Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT):
Allows applicants and students to transfer academic credits from one registered qualification to another registered qualification. This means that you may be able to use those credits towards the SACOB Higher Certificate in Applied Accounting.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Is a process that acknowledges and validates your prior qualifications or experiences as equivalent to the entry requirements for the Higher Certificate in Applied Accounting.

Through RPL, a selected number of applicants who may not meet standard entry requirements but who have a range of formal and informal experience and learning can be registered for the qualification. Applicants with formal and informal education and training, on-the-job training, formal and informal coaching and mentoring, self-study, experience, and in-house training are invited to complete the form below.
All experiences and qualifications will be reviewed by disciplinary experts or subject matter experts in the relevant field.

Duration

1 year full time
2 years part-time
3 years part-time

Subjects

Academic, Digital and Computer Literacy
Accounting 1A *
Introduction to Business Management and Administration
Payroll and Statutory Returns for Accounting Practice
Accounting 1B
Computerised Accounting
Governance and Ethics in Business
Professional Skills for the 21st Century

*Prerequisite for Accounting 1B and Computerised Accounting

Packages

R24000 (One time payment)
R25500 (R3000 deposit and over 3 months)
R27000 (R3000 deposit and over 6 months)
R28500 (R3000 deposit and over 9 months)

Assessment

Two formative assessments and One summative assessment. No exams are conducted, however, our assessments are designed to thoroughly equip students for the professional world and current industry trends.

Continuous assessment takes place to ensure that students perform at optimal levels and are able to achieve their academic goals for the duration of their studies.

What's next

Upon completing the Higher Certificate in Applied Accounting, you’ll meet the minimum entry requirements for further studies, such as an Advanced Certificate in Accounting or a related field. This qualification can also serve as a gateway to pursue a relevant Bachelor's degree, opening the pathway to continue advancing your academic journey and career goals. Graduates can use this qualification as a stepping stone to professional designations or broader management roles. This could lead to long-term career success.

The Higher Certificate serves as a stepping stone for further academic progression. It offers a comprehensive entry-level qualification that not only prepares students for immediate employment, but also lays the groundwork for advanced studies in accounting and related fields. This dual purpose ensures that students are well-prepared for both the workforce and future academic pursuits.