University of Cape Town
Accounting
Acquire the technical proficiency to oversee the finance-related components of your enterprise.
Start date
30 January 2025
Course duration
9 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
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Effort
7–10 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Course overview
Duration: 9 weeks (excluding orientation)
Effective financial management is crucial for the success of any organisation. Therefore, having personnel with expertise in managing and controlling the monthly accounting cycle is imperative for any business to thrive.
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Accounting online short course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to evaluate, record, and present financial information. Led by industry professionals from UCT, the course provides an extensive understanding of core accounting principles, including budgeting and business taxation, and trains you to prepare reports such as a Cash Flows or Statement of Comprehensive Income.
Moreover, you’ll receive comprehensive support from our dedicated student support team throughout the course, ensuring a smooth learning experience. Upon completing the course, you’ll have the confidence to manage credit and implement internal controls to enhance their organisation's financial management.
Is this course for you?
The curriculum of this accounting short course is tailored for individuals working in a support capacity in finance or accounting departments who wish to enhance their competencies and optimise their job performance. Additionally, the course is suitable for individuals seeking to become accounting technicians or financial support staff and those desiring to acquire the technical proficiency to manage their personal and professional finances.
Course overview
Introduction
Duration: 9 weeks (excluding orientation)
Effective financial management is crucial for the success of any organisation. Therefore, having personnel with expertise in managing and controlling the monthly accounting cycle is imperative for any business to thrive.
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Accounting online short course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to evaluate, record, and present financial information. Led by industry professionals from UCT, the course provides an extensive understanding of core accounting principles, including budgeting and business taxation, and trains you to prepare reports such as a Cash Flows or Statement of Comprehensive Income.
Moreover, you’ll receive comprehensive support from our dedicated student support team throughout the course, ensuring a smooth learning experience. Upon completing the course, you’ll have the confidence to manage credit and implement internal controls to enhance their organisation's financial management.
Is this course for you?
The curriculum of this accounting short course is tailored for individuals working in a support capacity in finance or accounting departments who wish to enhance their competencies and optimise their job performance. Additionally, the course is suitable for individuals seeking to become accounting technicians or financial support staff and those desiring to acquire the technical proficiency to manage their personal and professional finances.
What will set you apart
The ability to evaluate the long- and short-term financial performance of your company.
A grounding in credit management, and strategies to minimise associated risks.
The skills to navigate the complexities of business tax and undertake eFiling.
The expertise to manage cash flow and implement internal controls to ensure reliable financial reporting.
Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.Course curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
The fundamentals of accounting: Part 1
Module 2
The fundamentals of accounting: Part 2
Module 3
Drafting financial statements: Part 1
Module 4
Drafting financial statements: Part 2
Module 5
Drafting budgets
Module 6
Measuring and evaluating financial performance
Module 7
Internal control and accounting systems
Module 8
Business tax
Module 9
Credit management and control
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Course Convenors
Shelly Herbert
Chartered Accountant (SA) and Senior Lecturer, College of Accounting, UCT
Mariam Bardien
Chartered Accountant (SA), and Senior Lecturer, College of Accounting, UCT
About the certificate
Gain a comprehensive understanding of fundamental accounting principles and earn an official certificate of completion from the University of Cape Town.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
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Payment options
You can pay your course fees before the course starts, or you may opt for a split payment plan on courses that are nine weeks and shorter. For courses 10 weeks and longer, there is a three-part payment plan available. To find out more about payment options please visit our Payment and Financing page, or contact an Enrollment Adviser, to find out which option you qualify for.
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GetSmarter's learning model is designed to help you, as a working professional, improve your skills without compromising on work and family responsibilities. The course work is broken up into weekly, manageable bite-sized modules, with incremental deadlines, designed to help you pace yourself over the duration of the course and allow you the legroom to work when it suits you best.
At the beginning of each module you'll be presented with the course content and assignments necessary for completion. You also have access to your Success Adviser who will help you manage your time, and support you with any administrative or technical queries you might have.
Seek employer assistance
By improving your skills and industry knowledge, you'll have an influence on the success of your organization. Why wouldn't you ask your boss to help you fund your studies if it's going to have an impact on the way you do business?
Of our past students, 37 percent have received financial assistance from their employers. You can ask for help, too. Here is a guide to show you how to request financial assistance from your employer.
If you are a Learning & Development (L&D) manager, or involved in training and upskilling for an organization, you can request information regarding our corporate offering on our GetSmarter for business page.
How to change your start date
As part of our commitment to your professional development, GetSmarter offers you a two-week period to change your course start date or request your money back if you’re not fully satisfied.
To qualify for a deferral of your course start date, or to cancel your enrollment and receive a refund of your course fee, your request would need to reach our Success Advisers before the release of Module 2. For more information, please read our Terms and Conditions.
Discover the Online Campus
The Online Campus will be your virtual classroom for the duration of your course. Through its easy-to-use interface you'll have access to a diverse variety of course content formats including: interactive videos, module notes, practice quizzes, presentations, assignment briefs, and additional web resources.
On the Online Campus, you'll also be able to ask questions and interact with your fellow students and teaching team through the discussion forums. If you are looking for your Online Campus login, please visit your Account page here.
Financing options
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- You have the option of applying for a full course-cost loan agreement with FeverTree (South African citizens and short courses only)
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- Even if you aren’t successful in your FeverTree application, you’ll still be eligible for the payment plan options with GetSmarter
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