The Accounting profession is a succession of levels from Bookkeeper to Accountant. Believers Care Society is accredited by ICB as quality assurer for FASSET-SETA.

DUTIES:

Compile annual financial statements; register with SAIBA as an Accounting Officer (once you meet their requirements); work with Chartered Accountants and Auditors; have a thorough knowledge of accounting theory and practice, corporate strategy; and International Financial Reporting Standards.

Subjects / Learning areas/ Module is a course on its own.

Each module has mapping to Unit standards and can be completed as a skills programme for duration of 3 months each, attracting its own statement of result from ICB and certification through BCS Academy. Full programme is 12 months duration with Certification from ICB.

COURSES COVERED   {3 months courses }

1. Corporate Strategy (CRPS)

1. Management Accounting Control Systems (MACS)

1. Financial Reporting and Regulatory Frameworks (FRRF)

1. Research Theory and Practice (RTAP) (By short dissertation, topic: Financial Accounting)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES / WHAT YOU CAN DO

Financial Accountant, Accounting Officer (via SAIBA, see page 30). Tax Practitioner, Tax Consultant, Management Accountant, Assistant Manager.

PRE- QUALIFICATION: Successful completion of the previous subjects (1-8) – i.e. hold the National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting NQF L5 – or equivalent.