Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
School of Financial Sciences
Department of Accounting
Selected Highlights from Research Findings
As a result of undue pressure, the research outputs of departments of accounting, whose academic programmes are accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, (SAICA), have declined drastically over the years. Research found that one of the main reasons for this decline is the fact that chartered accountants are trained as technocrats, which is contrary to a long-standing tradition of exposing students to the pursuit of science as an endeavour. The researcher recommended that only those departments of accounting that develop the subject as a social science in scholarly activity deserve international recognition. To ensure that UP meets this criteria, the Department of Accounting developed an internationally recognised master’s degree in accounting sciences. The aim of the degree is to expose students to international academic excellence and the latest developments in accounting. Several leading international accounting academics provided significant input to the development of the programme. In addition, several of these academics will visit the University in 2009 to facilitate workshops for master’s students
Contact person: Prof DB van der Schyf.
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