Mr Siyanda Mqadi
Chair of Department:
Financial Accounting
Dear Students,
Welcome to the Department of Financial Accounting at UNISA. Whether you are beginning your undergraduate journey or advancing through postgraduate study, you are joining a department dedicated to academic excellence, professional growth, and ethical practice.
We are proud that two of our flagship programmes — the Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting (98302 - FA1) and the Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences (98230 - CT1) — are fully accredited by SAICA and SAIPA, reflecting the quality and relevance of our qualifications.
As a department, we are passionate about research. We are among the leading contributors in the College for Research Output Units (ROUs), with staff publishing in internationally recognised A, B, and C rated journals. Our research is currently focused on two Catalytic Niche Areas (CNAs):
We encourage prospective master’s and doctoral students to explore research opportunities with us in these areas.
To support your learning, our lecturers — in partnership with e-tutors — conduct weekly online classes. We strongly encourage you to attend, as they provide valuable academic support and practical insights. The majority of our lecturers and e-tutors are qualified Chartered Accountants (CA) SA, with many of the e-tutors actively working in the accounting profession, bringing real-world expertise into the classroom.
Studying through Comprehensive Open Distance e-Learning (CODeL) requires focus and resilience, but with the guidance of our dedicated staff and the resources available to you, success is within reach.
On behalf of the department, I wish you well in your studies and look forward to your academic and professional growth.
Sincerely,
Mr. Siyanda Freedom Mqadi
Chair: Department of Financial Accounting
University of South Africa (UNISA)
