Accountants are the ones who keep track of all the money and assets of the business, making sure everything is in order.
They give the bosses advice on how to handle their finances, help them stay on the right side of the law, and keep all the necessary records.
Accountants work hand-in-hand with bookkeepers to make sure the financial reports and records are accurate and ready for analysis. Their main tasks include:
- Keeping track of assets, liabilities, and capital accounts
- Documenting financial transactions
- Advising on financial matters
If you want to become an accountant, you’ll need to:
- Get a degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Finance from a recognized institution
- Or, get six years of experience in the field
- Pass the SAIPA Professional Evaluations exam to show you can put your knowledge into practice
To succeed in Accounting, focus on these subjects:
- Accounting
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Information Technology
- Business Science
If you’re keen on a career in Accounting, check out these bursaries to help fund your studies:
A2A Kopano Inc. Bursary
Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) Bursary
BDO South Africa Incorporated Bursary
Deloitte Bursary
Ernest Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Bursary
EY Bursary
FASSET Bursary
FASSET Outstanding Study Debt Assistance Grant
FEMEF Mike Ilsley Memorial Scholarship
Institute of Management Accounting and Strategy (IMAS) Bursary
KPMG Bursary
Mazars Bursary
Momentum Investments Bursary
Moore Infinity Bursary
Old Mutual Accounting Bursary
PwC Bursary
RSM Education Trust Bursary
SAICA Thuthuka Bursary
Schoeman Coetzee Bursary
SizweNtsalubaGobodo Bursary
SNG Grant Thornton Bursary
Standard Bank Bursary
UNISA BANKSETA Bursary