UNISA Course in Fundamental Accounting (FUAC02F)

This course will equip you to start your bookkeeping practice or apply for bookkeeping jobs. The course of offered by UNISA with the Chartered Institute for Business Accountants (CIBA) providing part accreditation for the professional designation BA(SA). This is a distance learning program supported by an online learning platform. This approach allows busy professionals to maintain a work-life balance while completing the course. Study anywhere, anytime at your own pace.

Course Accreditation

NQF level 5 with UNISA as the accrediting institution. Certificate issued by UNISA once you have successfully completed the course. The course is developed and presented by UNISA, CIBA provides additional support to the students through its CPD partner SA Accounting Academy. Online contact sessions and webinars, thereby significantly increasing the pass rate of students.

Who should attend

• Aspiring bookkeepers
• 1st Year trainees
• Students who seek exemption from various academic qualifications presented by CIBA

Admission Requirements

Senior certificate, or an equivalent NQF 4 qualification.

Course Content

The content is divided into manageable topics. A student number is issued to you by UNISA once registration and first payment is received. Thereafter you will receive access to your online study room providing access through AcademyOne to multi-media lectures, quizzes and further study material linked to each topic. The course instructor will provide you with academic support through the online discussion forum for the duration of the course.

Language

Study material will be in English. Students may however communicate and answer the assignments and examination in either English or Afrikaans.

Course Duration

1 year course combining both distance learning and online training. Available throughout South Africa.

Course Delivery

This course will be taught by means of:

• UNISA study guide, tutorial letters, assignments, telephone support, and MYUNISA
• AcademyOne online tutorial videos and lecture support. AcademyOne provides a state of the art e-learning platform. Each student will gain access to their own online study room to weekly video tutorial, downloadable PDF course notes and online discussion forum.

Assessment And Award Of The Certificate

Formative assessment and examination admission will comply with UNISA’s formative assessment rules and policies. The course comprises two semester modules:

• Introductory Bookkeeping and Reporting (FUAC02F) and
• Intermediate Bookkeeping and Reporting (FUAC03G). FUAC02F is a prerequisite for FUAC03G.
• The assessment intervention for each module comprises two assignments.

Curriculum

FUAC02F: Introduction Bookkeeping and Reporting

• The nature and function of accounting
• The nature of accounting theory
• The financial position
• The financial result
• The double-entry process
• Processing accounting process
• Processing accounting data
• Adjustments
• The closing-off procedure, determination of profit, and the preparation of financial reports

FUAC03G: Intermediate Bookkeeping and Reporting

• Cash and cash equivalents
• Trade and other receivables
• Inventory
• Property, Plant and equipment
• Other non-current liabilities
• Current liabilities
• Non-current liabilities
• The financial reports of a sole proprietorship
• The financial reports of a company
• Non-profit organisation
• Incomplete records
• Planning and control (cash budgets)

Payment Options And Terms

Terms and Conditions
UNISA student and payment terms apply to all CIBA students in addition to the CIBA terms and conditions.

Payment Methods

ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT)	Please make use of your invoice number as a reference
CREDIT CARD (MASTERCARD AND VISA)	Learners will be able to provide their details using the online registration page

Provider: UNISA SBL