Accounting Rhodes University

Overview

The Accounting program of the Rhodes University strives to advance transformation by recognising the potential of each student, to produce graduates who will actively contribute to the economic development of South Africa and the African continent, who are critical thinkers, ethically principled, engaged and articulate. 

Furthermore, we strive to produce graduates with an appreciation for scholarly development and research in Accountancy, who are committed to continuing professional development, community engagement and professional interaction, with skills and value sets that will enable them to be environmentally responsible, positive contributors to society.

The Department of Accounting is one of the largest departments at Rhodes University, with twenty three staff members and more than 800 students.

Why study Accounting?

• Why study Accounting? - simply because it is the golden key to the door of opportunity. South African Chartered Accountants are sought after all over the world. Accountants are not number-crunchers! They are involved in analysing and interpreting financial information and advise businesses at all levels. 

• Chartered Accountants are on the boards of virtually every listed company in South Africa, and form a majority of all top management in these companies. 

• Recent studies indicate that some 32% of chief executives of the JSE’s top companies are chartered accountants and some 75% of those companies have a Chartered Accountant as their chief financial officer. 

• Chartered Accountants occupy prominent positions in all spheres and are amongst the highest-earning professionals in the country.