The Bachelor of Accountancy at the University of Limpopo is a rigorous four-year professional degree that provides the academic foundation for chartered accountancy, offering a pathway toward the SAICA Initial Test of Competency (ITC). Students study financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation, and corporate law at depth, developing the technical and ethical competencies required of professional accountants in South Africa. UL plays a significant role in expanding the pipeline of black chartered accountants from rural Limpopo — a province historically underrepresented in the accountancy profession — contributing directly to South Africa's transformation imperatives in the financial sector.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50%
Mathematics: 50%
APS: 30
Chartered Accountant CA(SA) – Completes SAICA’s training contract and board examinations to attain South Africa’s most respected accounting designation, qualifying for senior roles in auditing, finance, and corporate leadership.
Auditor – Reviews financial statements and internal controls at auditing firms — including the Big Four and the Auditor-General of South Africa — ensuring financial integrity across the public and private sectors.
Tax Specialist – Advises corporations and high-net-worth individuals on tax planning, SARS compliance, and dispute resolution, working at law firms, accounting practices, or SARS itself.
Chief Financial Officer – Leads the financial strategy, reporting, and governance of a company or government entity — a career pinnacle attainable with experience and progression from the CA(SA) pathway.
Financial Manager – Oversees financial operations, budgeting, and reporting for organisations across the public and private sectors, ensuring IFRS and regulatory compliance.
