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#TakeControl OF YOUR FUTURE ICB FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING This ICB Financial Accounng Programme teaches you the skills you will need in order to have a career in bookkeeping and accounng. Broken down into four easy-to-understand courses, this programme allows you to level up from a bookkeeper all the way to a financial accountant.

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ICBFINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

This ICB Financial Accounting Programme teaches you the skills youwill need in order to have a career in bookkeeping and accounting.

Broken down into four easy-to-understand courses, thisprogramme allows you to level up from a bookkeeper

all the way to a financial accountant.

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Why study at College SA?

Why study accredited courses?

Student Support

ICB Financial Accounting Study Path

Foundation Level National CertificateBookkeeping

Intermediate Level Further Education& Training Certificate Bookkeeping

Upper Level Intermediate National Diploma Technical Financial Accounting

Advanced Level National Diploma Financial Accounting

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WHY STUDY AT COLLEGE SA?

We are a private distance learning college, registered with the Department of Higher

Education and Training (DHET) and accredited by a number of regulatory bodies.

You can choose from a wide range of accredited and non-accredited courses.

With us, you can further your education even if you don’t have a Matric certificate.

You can enrol for a course at any time of the year.

We are a distance learning college, meaning you can study from home.

Our Educational Planners will support you throughout your studies.

You can pay for your studies in easy-to-pay monthly instalments.

You save when you choose our monthlyinstalment option; our instalments are

interest free.

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QUALIFICATIONS

WHY STUDYACCREDITED COURSES?

Your qualification will potentially put

you in a higher earning bracket.

WHY CHOOSE ICBACCREDITED COURSES WITH COLLEGE SA?

College SA is authorised and accredited by the ICB to offer the QCTO Occupational accredited National Qualifications. QCTO and the ICB (The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers) are organisations whose purpose is to ensure that the theoretical training provided to prospective bookkeepers and accountants meets industry standards. ICB performs quality assurance for accredited bookkeeping, accounting, business and administrative courses. These qualifications are recognised by employers

and several other professional bodies, both nationally and internationally, and allow students to get a nationally-recognised qualification, further their studies and subsequently, their careers.

Furthermore, successful completion of one of these accredited courses will qualify you for a relevant national certificate or diploma (depending on the course), which is registered on the National Qualifications Framework. QCTO continuously strives to improve the quality of development

and training of entrants to the bookkeeping and accounting sector. They do this in order to address the skills scarcity that currently exists in the financial market. This ensures that as a bookkeeping or accounting professional, you can enhance your skills continuously, and employers can continuously

ensure that their employees are up-to-date with bookkeeping and accounting practices, laws, and procedures.

Accredited courses are nationally

recognised, and sometimes

internationally recognised,

depending on the course.

Accredited qualifications are higher in demand

and generally present you with

more jobopportunities.

Many accredited courses allow you

exemptions at other institutions,meaning that your

prior learning is recognised when

enrolling for courses at other

institutions.

You can often level up! Once you have laid the necessary foundations, you can build on your

qualification which will broaden your

knowledge and career prospects.

Optimi College (Pty) Ltd T/A College SA. Reg no: 2007/017012/07. Optimi College Pty (Ltd) (previously known as SA College of Home Study) is a member of the Optimi Group and is provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Reg no: 2009/ FE07/099. 4

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Our study material has been designed specifically for students who study via distance learning. It is comprehensive and easy to understand. We give you all the material that you need to study a course. You will therefore never have to buy additional study material since it is always included in the cost. What’s more, we even courier it to you!

STUDY MATERIAL EDUCATIONAL PLANNERS

We have a brand-new online classroomwhere our students are automaticallyenrolled once they have registered fora course. The Online Classroom is a space to ask questions and discuss course work with fellow students and tutors. This online community makes passing your course so much easier and gives you the academic and emotional support you will need to complete your studies.

TUTORS ONLINE CLASSROOM

We want you to pass, get a better job, and further your career. That is why we have dedicated Educational Planners who will help you in making an informed study choice and guide you through the application process. They assist you withany administrative queries or direct youto the relevant person, should you havespecific study queries.

We have full-time tutors who are available to help you understand the study material. Our tutors are trained and many are part-time students themselves. Since these tutors have also studied via distance learning, they know what you are going through and can provide you with the help and support you need to pass.

5College SA reserves the right to change pricing and course content without prior notice. The latest information will always be available on our website collegesa.edu.za.

Please confirm the course costs and content with our Educational Planners prior to registration.

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ICB FINANCIAL ACCOUNTINGSTUDY PATH

This course is part of a set of courses that allow you to level up your skills. You start with your studies at

Foundation Level 1 and each time you pass a course, you have the opportunity to start studying the next

one. The further you study, the more skills you acquire.

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FOUNDATIONLEVEL

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE BOOKKEEPING

• Business Literacy • Bookkeeping to Trial Balance• Payroll & Monthly SARS Returns • Computerised Bookkeeping

INTERMEDIATELEVEL

FURTHER EDUCATION & TRAINING CERTIFICATE BOOKKEEPING

• Financial Statements • ICB Cost & Management Accounting

UPPER LEVELINTERMEDIATE

NATIONAL DIPLOMA TECHNICAL FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

• Income Tax Returns• Business Law & Accounting Control

ADVANCEDLEVEL

NATIONAL DIPLOMA FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

• Corporate Strategy • Management Accounting & Control Systems• Financial Reporting & Regulatory Frameworks including Research Theory & Practice (Dissertation)

6Optimi College (Pty) Ltd T/A College SA. Reg no: 2007/017012/07. Optimi College Pty (Ltd) (previously known as SA College of Home Study)

is a member of the Optimi Group and is provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Reg no: 2009/ FE07/099.

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01FOUNDATION

LEVELNATIONAL CERTIFICATE

BOOKKEEPING

COURSE OVERVIEWKeen to gain skills and knowledge that can be used in any type of business? Why notconsider a career in financial management? If you have a head for numbers, this careerpath will be perfect for you, and there are a lot of job opportunities in this field. By studying the Foundation Level: National Certificate in Bookkeeping, you will learn howto do monthly bookkeeping to trial balance; disclose profit and financial position; andreconcile suppliers, inventory and bank statements. You will also learn how to work withPAYE, UIF, SDL; and other deductions, documents and VAT returns. This nationalcertificate will allow you to apply for junior bookkeeper, accounts clerk, payroll clerk andreconciliation positions. What’s more, you can also level up and study the IntermediateLevel: Further Education and Training Certificate in Bookkeeping. This certificate willallow you to apply for senior bookkeeper positions.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?This course will equip you with the skills and the knowledge needed to perform accounting functions in small organisations. It will also teach you how to provide support to financial administrators, accounting technicians, accountants and financial managers in medium and large organisations, so that the accounting and financial management functions can be performed effectively. You will learn about monthly bookkeeping to trial balance (manual and computerised); disclosing profit and financial position; reconciling suppliers, inventory and bank statements; calculating PAYE/UIF/SDL, payroll tax and other deductions; EMP201, EMP501, IRP5, IRP6 and IT3a documents; and VAT returns.

ACCREDITATION & AWARD• Type & Reward: National Certificate: Bookkeeping • SAQA ID: 58375• Accreditation Provider: QCTO & ICB • NQF Level: 3• Minimum Credits: 120

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS• Grade 10 or equivalent • No prior accounting knowledge needed• You must be at least 16 years old

7College SA reserves the right to change pricing and course content without prior notice. The latest information will always be available on our website collegesa.edu.za.

Please confirm the course costs and content with our Educational Planners prior to registration.

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COURSE COSTAt College SA, we offer you 3 different payment options to suit your financial needs:

Upfront payment option:• If you pay upfront for the entire course, the cost will be R14,000

Instalment payment option: If you pay the course off in instalments:• Activation fee: R950 • Monthly fee: R1,000• Payment period: 14 Months • Max study period: 16 Months

Subject payment option:• For more information, contact one of our Educational Planners.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEES?• Textbooks and study material.• Courier fee.

EXAM INFORMATIONPlease refer to our website for exam fees and dates. Please note that exam feesare not included in the course cost.

COURSE STARTING DATESWith College SA, you can start studying whenever you want: there are no specificcourse starting dates since we offer distance learning. Please speak to our EducationalPlanners about your enrolment and study options.

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION• 30% of your final mark comes from your coursework• 70% of your final mark comes from the final exam• You need at least 50% in the final exam to pass• You need at least 60% overall to passPortfolio of Evidence:You will receive your POE (Portfolio of Evidence) directly from the ICB offices only whenyou register for your exam. The PEO will consist of the assignments you have to do duringyour studies. When you register for your exams, take your POE with and once you’vecompleted your exam and added it to the POE, you’re done!Exams:Exams can be written in February, May, August and November each year.

WHAT ARE SUBJECTS?Subjects are the particular fields of study that are covered in a course. The subjects on the next page make up this course and will need to be completed in order for you to complete this course.

8Optimi College (Pty) Ltd T/A College SA. Reg no: 2007/017012/07. Optimi College Pty (Ltd) (previously known as SA College of Home Study)

is a member of the Optimi Group and is provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Reg no: 2009/ FE07/099.

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YOU CAN CHOOSE HOW MANY SUBJECTS YOU WANT TO STUDY

Most students do not have the finances or the time to study all the required subjects at once. College SA offers you the ability to choose how many subjects you can study comfortably at once. We also offer the option to pay for your subjects in instalments. Please contact our Educational Planners for more information.

This subject is designed to equip you with the basic numerical and communication skills required to operate effectively in business.

This subject introduces you to source documents, the rules of double entry, subsidiary journals, the general ledger, bookkeeping for the different inventory systems, and bank andcreditors reconciliations.

It is essential that the bookkeeper be able to complete the monthlybookkeeping functions on a computer. In this module, you will learn how to do bookkeeping using Microsoft Office and the computerised accounting package Pastel.

This module will introduce you to payroll and the Basic Conditions ofEmployment Act, as well as basic business ethics. Learners will be able to complete payroll functions from the bookkeeping perspective. You will also learn how to complete SARS payroll returns (EMP201, IRP 5, IT3a, IRP501), as well as how to complete the VAT201 return.

BUSINESSLITERACY

BOOKKEEPINGTO TRIAL BALANCE

COMPUTERISEDBOOKKEEPING

PAYROLL &MONTHLY SARS

9College SA reserves the right to change pricing and course content without prior notice. The latest information will always be available on our website collegesa.edu.za.

Please confirm the course costs and content with our Educational Planners prior to registration.

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02INTERMEDIATE

LEVELFURTHER EDUCATION & TRAINING CERTIFICATE

BOOKKEEPING

COURSE OVERVIEWProper bookkeeping is important for keeping a business running efficiently. With even justone small mistake, a business could easily suffer financial losses. This is why businessesemploy skilled bookkeepers to manage the financial aspects of the business. This Intermediate Level: Further Education and Training Certificate in Bookkeeping will equip you with the skillsneeded to manage the bookkeeping aspects of a business, which incorporate depreciable assetdisposal; year-end adjustments; and preparation and analysis of financial statements for soleproprietorships, partnerships, close corporations and companies. These skills will allowyou to work in a senior bookkeeping, junior accountant, financial services officer, creditcontroller or business analyst position. You could also study the Upper IntermediateLevel: National Diploma in Technical Financial Accounting course, which will enable youto apply for technical financial accountant and other high-level positions.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to perform accountingfunctions in small organisations, and to provide support to financial administrators,accounting technicians, accountants and financial managers in medium and largeorganisations, so that the accounting and financial management functions can beperformed effectively. You will learn how to analyse accounts, draft financial statements,prepare general ledger accounts, calculate and record VAT, and complete VAT Returns.

ACCREDITATION & AWARD• Type & Award: Further Education and Training Certificate: Bookkeeping • SAQA ID: 58376• Accreditation Provider: QCTO & ICB • NQF Level: 4• Minimum Credits: 130

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS• Foundation Level: National Certificate Bookkeeping

10Optimi College (Pty) Ltd T/A College SA. Reg no: 2007/017012/07. Optimi College Pty (Ltd) (previously known as SA College of Home Study)

is a member of the Optimi Group and is provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Reg no: 2009/ FE07/099.

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COURSE COSTAt College SA, we offer you 3 different payment options to suit your financial needs:

Upfront payment option:• If you pay upfront for the entire course, the cost will be R6,960

Instalment payment option: If you pay the course off in instalments:• Activation fee: R950 • Monthly fee: R1,160• Payment period: 6 Months • Max study period: 8 Months

Subject payment option:• For more information, contact one of our Educational Planners.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEES?• Textbooks and study material.• Courier fee.

EXAM INFORMATIONPlease refer to our website for exam fees and dates. Please note that exam feesare not included in the course cost.

COURSE STARTING DATESWith College SA, you can start studying whenever you want: there are no specificcourse starting dates since we offer distance learning. Please speak to our EducationalPlanners about your enrolment and study options.

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION• 30% of your final mark comes from your coursework• 70% of your final mark comes from the final exam• You need at least 50% in the final exam to pass• You need at least 60% overall to passPortfolio of Evidence:You will receive your POE (Portfolio of Evidence) directly from the ICB offices only whenyou register for your exam. The PEO will consist of the assignments you have to do duringyour studies. When you register for your exams, take your POE with and once you’vecompleted your exam and added it to the POE, you’re done!Exams:Exams can be written in February, May, August and November each year.

WHAT ARE SUBJECTS?Subjects are the particular fields of study that are covered in a course. The subjects on the next page make up this course and will need to be completed in order for you to complete this course.

11College SA reserves the right to change pricing and course content without prior notice. The latest information will always be available on our website collegesa.edu.za.

Please confirm the course costs and content with our Educational Planners prior to registration.

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YOU CAN CHOOSE HOW MANY SUBJECTS YOU WANT TO STUDY

Most students do not have the finances or the time to study all the required subjects at once. College SA offers you the ability to choose how many subjects you can study comfortably at once. We also offer the option to pay for your subjects in instalments. Please contact our Educational Planners for more information.

This module incorporates depreciable asset disposal; year-end adjusments;and preparation and analysis of financial statements for sole proprietorships, partnerships, close corporations and companies. It also includes a comprehensive study of cash flow statements.

Learn the basics of accounting: manufacturing concern, break-even analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis,budgeting and standard costing,financial management, and business ethics.

FINANCIALSTATEMENTS

ICB COST &MANGEMENT ACCOUNTING

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03UPPER

INTERMEDIATELEVEL

NATIONAL DIPLOMA TECHNICAL FINANCIAL

ACCOUNTING

COURSE OVERVIEWConsidering working in the financial accounting field? Financial accountants play a veryimportant role in the running and success of a business. They are the people whomanage and provide business statements to executives and stakeholders so that theycan see how much money the business is making, or how much they are losing.This Upper Intermediate Level: National Diploma in Technical Financial Accountingwill prepare you to work as a financial manager, financial service manager, accountingtechnician or tax technician. You will learn how to complete a full set of accounts for afinancial year and know the ins and outs of accounting, taxation (individuals andcompanies), auditing, and business law. If you would like to broaden your careerprospects even more, level up with the Advanced Level: National Diploma inFinancial Accounting.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?You will learn how to complete a full set of accounts for a financial year and how to support management in finance and accounting. You will know the ins and outs of accounting, taxation (individuals and companies), auditing and business law. You will become a SAIT tax practitioner once you meet their requirements.

ACCREDITATION & AWARD• National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting • SAQA ID: 36213• Accreditation Provider: QCTO & ICB • NQF Level: 5• Minimum Credits: 251

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS• Intermediate Level: Further Education and Training Certificate: Bookkeeping

13College SA reserves the right to change pricing and course content without prior notice. The latest information will always be available on our website collegesa.edu.za.

Please confirm the course costs and content with our Educational Planners prior to registration.

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COURSE COSTAt College SA, we offer you 3 different payment options to suit your financial needs:

Upfront payment option:• If you pay upfront for the entire course, the cost will be R7,140

Instalment payment option: If you pay the course off in instalments:• Activation fee: R950 • Monthly fee: R1,190• Payment period: 6 Months • Max study period: 8 Months

Subject payment option:• For more information, contact one of our Educational Planners.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEES?• Textbooks and study material.• Courier fee.

EXAM INFORMATIONPlease refer to our website for exam fees and dates. Please note that exam feesare not included in the course cost.

COURSE STARTING DATESWith College SA, you can start studying whenever you want: there are no specificcourse starting dates since we offer distance learning. Please speak to our EducationalPlanners about your enrolment and study options.

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION• 30% of your final mark comes from your coursework• 70% of your final mark comes from the final exam• You need at least 50% in the final exam to pass• You need at least 60% overall to passPortfolio of Evidence:You will receive your POE (Portfolio of Evidence) directly from the ICB offices only whenyou register for your exam. The PEO will consist of the assignments you have to do duringyour studies. When you register for your exams, take your POE with and once you’vecompleted your exam and added it to the POE, you’re done!Exams:Exams can be written in February, May, August and November each year.

WHAT ARE SUBJECTS?Subjects are the particular fields of study that are covered in a course. The subjects on the next page make up this course and will need to be completed in order for you to complete this course.

14Optimi College (Pty) Ltd T/A College SA. Reg no: 2007/017012/07. Optimi College Pty (Ltd) (previously known as SA College of Home Study)

is a member of the Optimi Group and is provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Reg no: 2009/ FE07/099.

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YOU CAN CHOOSE HOW MANY SUBJECTS YOU WANT TO STUDY

Most students do not have the finances or the time to study all the required subjects at once. College SA offers you the ability to choose how many subjects you can study comfortably at once. We also offer the option to pay for your subjects in instalments. Please contact our Educational Planners for more information.

INCOMETAX RETURNS

BUSINESS LAW &ACCOUNTING CONTROL

This module involves a thorough study of taxation. You will be able to compute taxable income and tax payable for individuals and businesses, submit tax returns, acquire a working knowledge of estate duty and provide taxation planning advice to clients.

This module covers basic contract law, insolvency law, estate planning, and internal and computer auditing. It also covers unspoken business law, the written laws of business, managing your personal finances, accounting systems, stock control, liquidation and executors accounts.

College SA reserves the right to change pricing and course content without prior notice. The latest information will always be available on our website collegesa.edu.za. Please confirm the course costs and content with our Educational Planners prior to registration.15

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04ADVANCED

LEVELNATIONAL DIPLOMA

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

COURSE OVERVIEWAre you dreaming of opening your own bookkeeping/accounting practice one day?Many companies are looking for qualified people to manage their finances, even if itmeans outsourcing to a private contractor. This Advanced Level: National Diploma inFinancial Accounting will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to open your own practice and/or work for big corporations. You will gain a thorough knowledge ofaccounting theory and practice, corporate strategy and IFRS, and you will be able to compile annual financial statements. As mentioned, you will be able to run your own accounting/bookkeeping business or apply for the position of financial accountant, accounting officer, tax practitioner, tax consultant, management accountant or assistant manager.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?You will be able to compile annual financial statements, register with SAIBA as an accounting officer (once you meet their requirements), and work with chartered accountants and auditors. You will gain a thorough understanding of accounting theory and practice, corporate strategy andInternational Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

ACCREDITATION & AWARD• Qualification: National Diploma: Financial Accounting • SAQA ID: 20366• Accreditation Provider: QCTO & ICB • NQF Level: 6• Minimum Credits: 280

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS• Upper Intermediate Level: National Diploma Technical Financial Accounting

16Optimi College (Pty) Ltd T/A College SA. Reg no: 2007/017012/07. Optimi College Pty (Ltd) (previously known as SA College of Home Study)

is a member of the Optimi Group and is provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Reg no: 2009/ FE07/099.

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COURSE COSTAt College SA, we offer you 3 different payment options to suit your financial needs:

Upfront payment option:• If you pay upfront for the entire course, the cost will be R13,120

Instalment payment option: If you pay the course off in instalments:• Activation fee: R950 • Monthly fee: R1,640• Payment period: 8 Months • Max study period: 10 Months

Subject payment option:• For more information, contact one of our Educational Planners.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEES?• Textbooks and study material.• Courier fee.

EXAM INFORMATIONPlease refer to our website for exam fees and dates. Please note that exam feesare not included in the course cost.

COURSE STARTING DATESWith College SA, you can start studying whenever you want: there are no specificcourse starting dates since we offer distance learning. Please speak to our EducationalPlanners about your enrolment and study options.

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION• 30% of your final mark comes from your coursework• 70% of your final mark comes from the final exam• You need at least 50% in the final exam to pass• You need at least 60% overall to passPortfolio of Evidence:You will receive your POE (Portfolio of Evidence) directly from the ICB offices only whenyou register for your exam. The PEO will consist of the assignments you have to do duringyour studies. When you register for your exams, take your POE with and once you’vecompleted your exam and added it to the POE, you’re done!Exams:Exams can be written in February, May, August and November each year.

WHAT ARE SUBJECTS?Subjects are the particular fields of study that are covered in a course. The subjects on the next page make up this course and will need to be completed in order for you to complete this course.

17College SA reserves the right to change pricing and course content without prior notice. The latest information will always be available on our website collegesa.edu.za.

Please confirm the course costs and content with our Educational Planners prior to registration.

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YOU CAN CHOOSE HOW MANY SUBJECTS YOU WANT TO STUDY

Most students do not have the finances or the time to study all the required subjects at once. College SA offers you the ability to choose how many subjects you can study comfortably at once. We also offer the option to pay for your subjects in instalments. Please contact our Educational Planners for more information.

CORPORATESTRATEGY

MANAGEMENTACCOUNTING &

CONTROL SYSTEMS

FINANCIAL REPORTING & REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS

INCLUDING THEORY

This module covers the definition of strategic management, as well as theinherent advantages and disadvantages associated with it. We also take an in-depth look at the process involvedin formulating company goals and objectives, as well as the importance of strategic management.

This module introduces you to managerial accounting and covers controlling inventory, overhead costs, costing for budgeting, financialmanagement, and organisational ethics.

This module introduces you to the regulatory framework for accounting, how accounts are prepared, the professional values and ethical standards expected of accountants, and the economic environment inwhich organisations operate. We also cover how research is conducted in accounting, how to reference information sources, and how to compile a short dissertation.

18Optimi College (Pty) Ltd T/A College SA. Reg no: 2007/017012/07. Optimi College Pty (Ltd) (previously known as SA College of Home Study)

is a member of the Optimi Group and is provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Reg no: 2009/ FE07/099.

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