College of Accounting Sciences
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
College of Accounting Sciences hosts successful student indaba in Zimbabwe
The successful engagement provided students with essential support and strengthened Unisa's relationship with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe. Read more
Tax education collaborative workshop – an online tax clinic is conceived
The Department of Taxation of the College of Accounting Sciences (CAS) presented a successful two-day workshop to develop a collaboration agreement with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) regarding comprehensive tax education targeting both taxpayers and tax professionals. Read more
Inclusive and accessible accounting education for social justice
The College of Accounting Sciences recently celebrated the dedication and achievements of its staff members and their contributions to advancing the field of accounting education at the 2024 Excellence in Teaching and Learning Festival, which was held under the theme "Innovating accounting education for inclusivity and accessibility to ensure social justice". Read more
The democratisation of accounting education: Challenges and opportunities 30 years post-apartheid
The Unisa College of Accounting Sciences hosted a public lecture to examine the progress made in the accounting discipline 30 years into democracy, themed "Reflecting on the democratisation of accounting in higher education". This lecture, presented by accounting giant Dr Sizwe Nxasana, highlighted the challenges black students face and barriers to learning brought by the non-use of mother-tongue-based curriculum as an instruction language of teaching and learning in classrooms. Read more