College of Accounting Sciences

Unisa's College of Accounting Sciences celebrates high-calibre academics

The college continues to demonstrate that excellence is deeply embedded in its academic culture and takes great pride in the exceptional calibre of its staff, who consistently distinguish themselves through innovation, scholarship and impact. Read more

Professional bodies rally behind Unisa's CTA students

Unisa's College of Accounting Sciences recently celebrated the brightest academic talents in the rigorous Theory of Accountancy programme. It reaffirmed Unisa's status as South Africa’s largest producer of accounting graduates. Read more

CAS students take centre stage in shaping academic quality and support

The Unisa College of Accounting Sciences recently held the SEQASS workshop, which provided students the platform to influence student support and academic quality. Read more

Unisa deepens anti-corruption partnership with Special Investigating Unit

A Unisa leadership delegation, led by Prof Puleng LenkaBula, recently joined the SIU in celebrating the graduation of 89 senior managers. The event reaffirmed the strategic partnership between the two entities, particularly through the development of a specialised Master’s Programme in Anti-Corruption by the university’s College of Accounting Sciences. Read more

College of Accounting Sciences strengthens stakeholder collaboration for student success and academic integrity

A recent engagement breakfast brought together professional bodies, training officers and academic leaders. The event sparked open conversations on student support, academic integrity and curriculum relevance, while reaffirming commitment to ethical, inclusive and future-ready education. Read more

Unisa and SIU set to forge strategic partnership

Working with the Special Investigation Unit Academy, the university's College of Accounting Sciences will introduce a specialised master's qualification in anti-fraud. This collaborative initiative is poised to provide law enforcement agencies with advanced training to effectively investigate and prosecute financial crime. Read more

Unisan a key contributor at prestigious public sector conference

The Deputy Executive Dean of the College of Accounting Sciences, Prof Cameron Modisane, recently spoke at the prestigious 2025 IIA (SA) Public Sector Conference, which was themed Game Changers: Serving Public Interest Through Innovation. Read more

Employment boost for Unisa’s accounting students

A recent career exhibition hosted by the university’s College of Accounting Sciences drew more than 400 students and brought together a diverse range of potential employers from sectors such as banking, government and professional accountancy bodies. Read more

Turnaround victory for Unisa’s College of Accounting Sciences

The university is celebrating a significant academic achievement after recording a 51% pass rate in the January 2025 Initial Assessment of Competence examination, administered by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. This marks a substantial 50% improvement from the previous year’s 34% pass rate. Read more

The paradox of LGBTQIA+ rights in South Africa

Writing in the special Human Rights Day issue of Business Day, Prof Cameron Modisane, Deputy Executive Dean of Unisa’s College of Accounting Sciences, argues that while South Africa’s legal framework protects LGBTQIA+ individuals, their lived experiences reveal that much more needs to be done. Read more