that in the history of Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces, there has never existed SAICA accredited programmes. This is also true for all the historically disadvantaged universities except the University of Fort Hare. A SAICA accredited programme for the UL is a national and provincial priority and is promoted at all levels in all forums and at all times. Self-Evaluation by Nedbank Chair in Accountancy & Director of School (4.1.5): Most of the core accountancy lecturers are CA (SA)’s and are thus promoting the profession as much as possible during normal lectures and during tutorials and also during private consultations and even at recruitment days. There are also specific units dealing with the profession and the member’s handbook, like auditing, ethics and accounting. All the relevant aspects of SAICA, IRBA, relevant legislation, codes of conduct, etc., are covered sufficiently during the undergraduate programme. The UL Thuthuka Project works closely with SAICA Thuthuka and there is a dedicated Thuthuka Project Manager for Limpopo. The University also has good relations with local Accounting Firms KPMG and PWC. Our students at CTA generally perform better than UJ Thuthuka students at the CTA. CA(SA)’s from outside are also sometimes invited as guest lecturers. Furthermore, since 2010 the school organises a graduate recruitment fair during which both KPMG and PWC in Limpopo make recruitment presentations. The auditing firms are also invited to the open days. Advertisements for articles and other positions are often received from auditing firms. These are also printed and put on notice boards. Professor C. M. Ambe
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4.2.1 Clearly Defined Syllabus The syllabus for BAccSc degree, including the core and supporting subjects, is clearly defined and documented in the academic calendar of the SoA and also in the various subject learner guides. The documented syllabus includes the course description and objectives (overall purpose); relevant learning outcomes and course outlines, assessment criteria (standards) and teaching and learning methodology employed. These documents are handed out at the beginning of each year and semester to each student registered on the programme or for a particular course. The SAICA syllabus, especially the new competency framework, is embedded in the degree programme. The principle of outcome based education underpins the development and delivery of the BAccSc syllabus and the programme is in line with the UL teaching and learning policy.