Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting

Programme Type: Honours
SAQA ID: View Accreditation
Faculty: Commerce
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Programme Overview

Next Start Dates Based on applicable nearest academic block start dates.
Supported Campuses Campuses listed are where this programme is offered. For online modes, campuses are access points for student services only.
Duration Duration varies by study mode.
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Programme details

Continue your journey towards qualifying as a Chartered Accountant. Our unique self-paced SAICA-accredited Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA or CTA2) is designed to give you the support and time you need to prepare for the SAICA Board Exams to ultimately qualify as a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)).


The programme provides comprehensive video lectures, tutorials, summary notes, and past exam practice questions on all subject areas including:
•    Financial Reporting
•    Management Accounting and Finance
•    Auditing, Governance and Ethics
•    Taxation


The SAICA accredited PGDA  is delivered 100% online, through Eduvos’ unique Distance Self-Paced Online (DSO) mode of delivery. This self paced mode allows you to start studying any time throughout the year. Based on your individual study needs and work-life schedule you can adjust your pace to move faster or slower through the course, or even pause and resume your studies completely at any point. You can also defer your exams and extend your studies until you feel confident and ready to write. You will have access to all of the course material, and the support of our permanent team of lecturers throughout the extended time with no additional fees.
 

Although we are a new programme, we have a dedicated team of lecturers who have years of experience in supporting students on their journey to qualifying as Chartered Accountants. Our team have all taught on some of the country’s top programmes, producing some of the highest pass rates in the SAICA board exams. You will have the support of our highly experienced and passionate lecturers who are here to answer your questions and guide you throughout your studies.

Entry Requirements Important

•A SAICA CA(SA) accredited BCom in Accounting or equivalent Advanced Diploma in Accounting (AdvDip Acc) or Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc)

•Or successful completion of the Eduvos Postgraduate Bridging Programme in Accounting (CTA1) or another bridging programme

•Students who have completed a SAICA AGA(SA) or other non-accredited BCom in Accounting, Internal Auditing, or Financial Management should apply for the short learning Postgraduate Bridging Programme to PGDA (CTA1) which grants entry to the SAICA Accredited PGDA (CTA2). 

Pricing

The Eduvos Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA/CTA2) offers a flexible structure where you pay one flat fee whether you study over 12, 24 or 36 months. You choose when to write your final exam. Please consult the fee schedule on the website for the latest fees. Eduvos offers two payment options: Full price (upfront): R74 679,00 Monthly (11 months): R7 300,00 per month.

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The PGDA is designed to support students and fully prepare you to write the SAICA board exams allowing you to continue your journey towards qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (SA).  

This is an outline of the modules for this qualification per level.

Data for intake starting:  

•    Financial Reporting

•    Management Accounting and Finance

•    Auditing, Governance and Ethics

•    Taxation 

  • Accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

  • Registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

  • The PGDA is fully accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and on successful completion of the PGDA you will be eligible for entry into the first SAICA Board Exam (IAC – Initial Assessment of Competence). 

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International students are welcome to apply for this programme. For international student requirements please kindly check International Students Admissions.

Accepting applications from:

AngolaBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelizeBotswanaBruneiBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaColombiaCyprusDR CongoDominicaEritreaEswatiniEthiopiaFijiGabonGambiaGhanaGrenadaGuyanaIndiaIrelandIsraelItalyJamaicaJordanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitLesothoLiberiaMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritiusMicronesiaMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNetherlandsNigeriaOmanPakistanPalauPapua New GuineaPhilippinesQatarRwandaSaint LuciaSamoaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSolomon IslandsSouth AfricaSouth SudanSri LankaSudanSwazilandTanzaniaTongaTrinidad and TobagoTuvaluUgandaUAEUnited KingdomUnited StatesVanuatuZambiaZimbabwe

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