Budgeting

course information
Course: Short Course

Mode: Distance

Study Period: up to 6 months 

Course Code: ATSABU

course price

Price before bursary:

R9,167

Price after bursary:

R5,500

Monthly

Payment Plan

 

R550

per month

[over 10 months]

Registration fee:

R920

Once off payment

R5,100

Course Overview

AT(SA) is a competency-based accountancy qualification and membership designation offered by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), the foremost accountancy institute in South Africa. The Certificate in Accounting is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to excel as Accounting Technicians. This single module carries credits towards the Certificate: Accounting Technician (SAQA 80189, NQF level 5.)

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the internal and external business factors in budgets
  • Understand why budgets are used
  • Understand the skills needed in budget preparation
  • Prepare forecasts and budgets
  • Understand the impact that changes in the economic environment will have on the budget
  • Use budgetary control to ensure organisational targets are met

Study period: up to 6 months   

Course Material

The course fees include a comprehensive textbook (electronic and print) which includes exercises and review questions. Students also have access to the atMyConnect portal for revision tests.

Assessment

Each Module will be assessed through an online exam offered at an accredited examinations centre. Examination fees included (first attempt only, thereafter re-write fees apply)

Award

Students who have successfully completed this study Module will receive a statement of results indicating the credits achieved. Credits achieved in this Module accumulate towards the Certificate: Accounting Technician (SAQA 80189, NQF level 5) awarded by the Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET). To ensure ongoing professional development, this qualification leads to Accounting Technician membership of SAICA.

Entry Requirements

Learners accessing this qualification must be competent in language, literacy, communication and mathematical literacy at NQF level 4.

Accreditation

Academy of York is accredited as an Academic Provider of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) to deliver the Accounting Technician qualifications. Academic Provider Number: ATAY0070/0223.

 

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