An accountant is responsible for the financial health of a company.
An accountant is responsible for the financial health of a company.
Accountants use accounting software to prepare financial statements.
They may do books for individuals or companies to keep track of profit and expenses and help companies do payroll and comply with tax laws.
Skills and Attributes
- Highly organised
- Methodical
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Mathematical ability
- Analytical
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Study Paths
You can do short accounting courses to get into the profession or study at university to get a degree that can allow you to continue studying to ultimately become a chartered accountant.
- UCT Accounting – Online Short Course
- University from Pretoria. Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting Sciences
Duration: 3 Years - University of Stellenbosch: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Duration: 3 Years - Nelson Mandela University: BCom Accounting Science Programme
Duration: 4 Years - UNISA: Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences (CTA Level 2)
Duration: 3 Years - University of the Witwatersrand
Duration: 3 Years - University of Johannesburg: Bcom in Accounting
Duration: 3 Years
Salary Range
Bookkeeper: R180 000 – R360 000
Chartered Accountant: R330 284 – R660 243
Subjects
National Senior Certificate (matric), or equivalent with a Bachelor’s Degree pass
Compulsory Subjects:
- Mathematics
Recommended subjects:
- Economics, Accounting.
In addition, check the university admission requirements
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