College of Accounting Sciences
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
Unisa discussion unpacks South Africa's fiscal future
Unisa's College of Accounting Sciences and College of Economic and Management Sciences recently hosted the 7th annual Post-Budget Speech Discussion under the theme South Africa's G20 Presidency: Being Efficient, Effective, and Resilient in Turbulent Times. Read more
Unisa expert examines zero-rating of essential food items
Against the background of the recent VAT increase, Unisa’s Dr Mphagahlele Ndlovu, Chair of the Department of Taxation, critically evaluates whether the zero-rating of food items genuinely delivers benefits to the end consumer in an opinion piece published on the Briefly News website. Read more
Unisa alumna and menstrual rights activist speaks in Parliament
Nokuzola Ndwandwe, a Unisa Accounting Sciences graduate from KwaZulu-Natal, who is also an award-winning menstrual health rights activist, recently addressed the South African Parliament to present a petition calling for menstrual rights to be recognised as a human right in this country. Read more
CAS hosts successful exam prep session
To support student success, Unisa's College of Accounting Sciences presented a successful online examination preparation session for all students before the October/November examinations. Read more