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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
Unisa KZN hosts successful autumn graduations
Unisa students in the KwaZulu-Natal Region celebrated the fruitful results of their hard- earned success with different qualifications conferred at the Olive Convention Centre, where guests filled the maximum space capacity for six days to support their loved ones. Read more
Accounting pundit appointed to lead Unisa's College of Accounting Sciences
To bolster its pursuit of academic excellence, Unisa recently appointed Dr Moses Thabang Hlongoane as the Executive Dean of the College of Accounting Sciences. He is a distinguished scholar with an outstanding career, a leading expert and a highly valued contributor to teaching and research in accounting. Read more
Taking the College of Accounting Sciences to greater heights
In pursuit of academic excellence, Unisa appoints distinguished academics in various positions, including management roles, to assist the university towards its goal of reclaiming Africa's intellectual futures and its place at the top tier of tertiary education institutions on the continent. Prof Cameron Modisane was recently appointed Deputy Executive Dean of the College of Accounting Sciences. Read more
TikTok sensation thanks Unisa for enabling access to higher education for the marginalised
As an African university committed to shaping futures in the service of humanity and redressing societal imbalances, Unisa has, for decades, made access to education possible for all. Its open-distance eLearning modality addresses geographical mobility, while its affordable tuition fees have allowed previously disadvantaged people to gain access to a university system for generations. @TheAccountingGirl shares how she got access to study for a BCom Accounting Sciences degree at Unisa. Read more
Promoting financial education in a tight economy
Unisa's Colleges of Accounting Sciences and Economic and Management Sciences hosted the 6th Annual Budget Breakfast, themed "Financial literacy and how to stretch the rand for ordinary citizens", which aimed to analyse South African Minister Enoch Godongwana's 2024 budget speech and provide financial literacy for consumers. Read more
Unisa's College of Accounting Sciences breaking boundaries
Breaking barriers and fostering diversity, Unisa's Deputy Dean of the College of Accounting Sciences, Prof Cameron Modisane, is collaborating with academics of the University of Eswatini in a trailblazing study on financial sustainability. Read more
College of Accounting Sciences' stature authenticated by leadership award
At the first-ever Chartered Global Management Accountant Professional Awards Africa, Unisa's College of Accounting Sciences received the prestigious Leadership Award: University Partner, which recognises that the institution exceeds expectations of shaping the future to advance the accounting and finance professions. Read more
College of Accounting Sciences celebrates esteemed awards
The College of Accounting Sciences is celebrating a remarkable academic year, which several awards from esteemed organisations have affirmed. This year alone, the college received more than five awards. Read more
