Bcom (Accounting) Year 2 PH Jan 2023

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BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN ACCOUNTING

DEGREE
(YEAR 2)
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PROGRAMME HANDBOOK
JANUARY 2023 INTAKE
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MANCOSA
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MANCOSA: BCOM (ACCOUNTING) YEAR 2 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. WELCOME ................................................................................................................................................3
1.1 MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL - PROF MAGNATE NTOMBELA............................................................3
1.2 MESSAGE FROM THE ACADEMIC OFFICE ..............................................................................................4
2. INTRODUCTION TO MANCOSA ..................................................................................................................4
2.1 BRIEF HISTORY OF MANCOSA ..............................................................................................................4
2.2 PROGRAMME OFFERINGS ...................................................................................................................5
3. THE MANCOSA VISION .............................................................................................................................7
4. THE MANCOSA MISSION ...........................................................................................................................7
5. BACHELOR OF COMMMECE IN ACCOUNTING PROGRAMME STRUCTURE ...................................................8
5.1 OVERALL PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES ....................................................................................................8
5.2 PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................8
5.3 MODULE OUTCOMES ..........................................................................................................................9
6. PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATION ............................................................................................................ 15
6.1 STUDENT LIFE CYCLE ......................................................................................................................... 15
6.2 PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................................... 16
6.2.1 General Information ................................................................................................................... 16
6.2.2 How to access student portals .................................................................................................... 16
6.2.3 How to access student email account .......................................................................................... 17
6.2.4 How to install MANCOSA Student Comms App ............................................................................ 18
6.2.5 Important Notices ...................................................................................................................... 18
6.3 FINANCE ........................................................................................................................................... 19
6.3.1 Fee Payment ...................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.3.2 Payment of Fees and Other Dues ................................................................................................ 22
6.3.3 Payment Plans ........................................................................................................................... 22
6.3.4 Returning Registration................................................................................................................ 22
6.3.5 Registration for Specific/Incomplete Modules ............................................................................. 22
6.3.6 Additional Fees/Charges ............................................................................................................. 23
6.3.7 Cancellation of Registration/Fee Liability .................................................................................... 23
6.3.8 Deferrals .................................................................................................................................... 24
6.3.9 Change of Electives..................................................................................................................... 24
6.3.10 Re-registration of Modules ....................................................................................................... 24
6.3.11 Miscellaneous Costs ................................................................................................................. 24
6.3.12 Payments ................................................................................................................................. 25
6.3.13 Account Details ........................................................................................................................ 25
6.3.14 Foreign Payments ..................................................................................................................... 25
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6.4 STUDENT SUPPORT ........................................................................................................................... 26
6.4.1 Student Support ......................................................................................................................... 26
6.5 ACADEMIC SUPPORT......................................................................................................................... 28
6.5.1 Academic Faculty Support .......................................................................................................... 28
6.5.2 Module Guides ........................................................................................................................... 28
6.5.3 Library Services .......................................................................................................................... 29
6.5.4 Academic Services ...................................................................................................................... 30
6.5.5 Website/ Online Learning Centre ................................................................................................ 31
6.5.6 Prescribed textbooks .................................................................................................................. 31
6.6 IT AND WEBSITE................................................................................................................................ 32
6.7 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................... 32
6.7.1 Award of Qualification................................................................................................................ 32
6.7.2 Graduation ................................................................................................................................. 32
7. ACADEMIC DELIVERY .............................................................................................................................. 33
8. ASSESSMENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 34
8.1 Method of Assessment ..................................................................................................................... 34
8.2 Assessment submission..................................................................................................................... 36
8.3 Extension on submission of formative assessments /Aegrotat applications ........................................ 37
8.4 Re-submission of formative assessments/Rewrite of online summative assessment ........................... 37
8.5 Marking Criteria................................................................................................................................ 38
8.6 MANCOSA Student Comms App and OSA authentication process ....................................................... 39
8.7 Accessing Results .............................................................................................................................. 39
8.8 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE – SEMESTER 1.............................................................................................. 40
8.9 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE – SEMESTER 2.............................................................................................. 41
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1. WELCOME
1.1 MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL - PROF MAGNATE NTOMBELA
The legendary and much loved Prof Yusuf Mahomed Karodia founded
MANCOSA in order to provide access to affordable and quality education
to all. More than two decades later, MANCOSA continues to provide
education that is relevant and is geared towards positively impacting
lives. As our vision boldly states, we aim to offer education for a better
world for all.
Technological advances and the unprecedented global crises, like

COVID-19 and instability in global markets, have drastically changed the
world of work. Commensurate with the new challenging environmental
landscape, institutions cannot continue to ignore the changing needs of
a global employment market.
MANCOSA’s mission is to impact lives through innovative education, an

education that prepares a new breed of leaders: courageous individuals with the intellectual abilities, cross
cultural versatility, practical skills and an ethical disposition, ready to function in a modern business world. With
programmes designed to accommodate individuals with diverse needs and lifestyles, MANCOSA’s supported
distance education programmes are in constant demand. MANCOSA’s programmes have the rigour and
innovation to develop reflective practitioners in the quest to educate for impact. Students are immersed in study
that will challenge their assumptions, disrupt their ordinary ways of tackling stubborn business challenges, and
introduce them to new and unexpected ways of thinking. On completion of their studies, MANCOSA graduates
are imbued with confidence and professional values that enable them to be innovative problem solvers and team
players that add value to any enterprise and also live their lives as well-rounded and informed global citizens.
MANCOSA’s programmes promote the development of critical 21st century transferable skills through innovative
teaching and learning. You can expect a carefully integrated mix of webinars, access to well-designed self-study
materials, and online learning resources. One key feature of MANCOSA is its use of case studies, an active
learning model that teaches students how to assess, analyse, and act on complex business issues. Rooted in real-
life experiences, the business case method develops analytical skills, sound judgment, and the leadership
potential within each individual. This will equip you with cutting-edge skills that will position you to be a leader
in your organisation and community.
As we enter the period of the fourth industrial revolution, we will need to meet its challenges, understand
innovation, confront artificial intelligence, take advantage of opportunities it presents, and prepare our students
to be part of these dynamic and exciting changes.
By enrolling on a MANCOSA programme, you will find unique rewards with lasting impact for your organisation
and career. We wish you well in your academic endeavours and assure you of our continued support towards
realising your goals.
Welcome to MANCOSA and to the HONORIS UNITED UNIVERSITIES network of Higher Education Institutions.
Prof M Ntombela
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1.2 MESSAGE FROM THE ACADEMIC OFFICE

Welcome to the MANCOSA Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting degree programme. You are about to embark
upon a challenging, new journey, discovering new horizons and breaking new frontiers of knowledge. For the
duration of the programme you will be exposed to highly competent academics, who will not only share with
you their knowledge of the current practices necessary for a global, dynamic and turbulent environment, but
who will also guide you and mentor you to enable you to develop the desired graduate attributes (knowledge,
skills, attitudes and qualities), including critical-thinking and life-long learning skills. Enjoy your journey on this
road that will lead you to a higher level of knowledge, skills and abilities.
2. INTRODUCTION TO MANCOSA
2.1 BRIEF HISTORY OF MANCOSA

MANCOSA is a private higher education institution registered in terms of the Higher Education Act (Act 101 of
1997 as amended). It was established in 1995 as a post-apartheid empowerment institution offering affordable
and accessible management education primarily to persons previously denied access to postgraduate education.
One of MANCOSA’s flagship programmes, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree has been offered
since 1995 (in association with the Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College and quality assured by the
Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education of the United Kingdom until 2000). Since 2000, all MANCOSA
programmes are accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) in South Africa.
During the past 28 years, MANCOSA has developed a large footprint across South Africa and has accumulated
extensive experience in meeting the educational needs of a wide range of students through the delivery of high
quality programmes.
In responding to the training and education requirements of the labour market, MANCOSA has diversified its
programme offerings through the establishment of a number of schools. MANCOSA’s prestigious Graduate
School of Business [GSB] serves as an innovation hub to underscore the delivery of postgraduate management
programmes, including two of the institution’s flagship programmes; the MBA degree and the Doctor of Business
Administration (DBA) degree. MANCOSA’s School of Education [SOE] delivers a range of 21st century teacher
education programmes in order to meet the needs of the education profession. More recently, MANCOSA’s
programme offerings were further augmented through the creation of the modern School of Information and
Digital Technology [SIDT]. The SIDT attracts students seeking to advance their skills and qualifications as
technology professionals, whilst also catering to students who may work in a variety of other industries and who
are seeking to operate effectively as digital citizens, digital artisans, leaders and innovators.
In 2017, MANCOSA became a proud member of Honoris United Universities, the first Pan-African, private higher
education network committed to preparing and educating the next generation of African leaders and
professionals who are able to impact regionally in a globalised world.
MANCOSA’s reputation for academic excellence and strong research focus is reflected in numerous rankings and
external agency evaluations as well as the recognition and accreditation it holds in numerous countries.
MANCOSA is currently a member and/or affiliate of the South African Business Schools Association (SABSA), the
Association of African Business Schools (AABS), the National Association of Distance Education Organisations of
South Africa (NADEOSA), the European Foundation for Management and Development (EFMD) and the United
Nations Academic Impact Initiative (UNAI).
MANCOSA is also accredited, recognised and/or registered by the South African Department of Higher Education
and Training, Council on Higher Education and South African Qualifications Authority.
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2.2 PROGRAMME OFFERINGS
MANCOSA programmes cover the areas of business administration, commerce, functional management and
leadership and teacher education and range from higher certificate programmes to doctoral degrees.
MANCOSA offers the following accredited and registered programmes:
Higher Certificates
1. Higher Certificate in Business Management
2. Higher Certificate in Local Government and Development Management
3. Higher Certificate in Accounting
4. Higher Certificate in Supply Chain Management
5. Higher Certificate in Information Technology
6. Higher Certificate in Public Management
7. Higher Certificate in Human Resource Management
8. Higher Certificate in Project Management
9. Higher Certificate in Marketing
10.Higher Certificate in Tax Administration
11.Higher Certificate in Public Sector Procurement
12.Higher Certificate in Events Management
13.Higher Certificate in Social Media and Communication
14.Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies
15.Higher Certificate in Digital Marketing
16.Higher Certificate in Tourism Management
Advanced Certificates
1. Advanced Certificate in Management Studies
2. Advanced Certificate in Financial Planning
Advanced Diploma
1. Advanced Diploma in Business Management
2. Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis
Undergraduate Degrees
1. Bachelor of Business Administration
2. Bachelor of Public Administration
3. Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management
4. Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management
5. Bachelor of Commerce in Information and Technology Management
6. Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management
7. Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management
8. Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship
9. Bachelor of Commerce in Retail Management
10.Bachelor of Commerce in International Business Management
11.Bachelor of Commerce in Project Management
12.Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
13.Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism and Hospitality Management
14.Bachelor of Commerce in Corporate Communication
15.Bachelor of Commerce in Digital Marketing
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Honours Degrees
1. Bachelor of Business Administration Honours
2. Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Supply Chain Management
3. Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human Resource Management
4. Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Marketing Management
5. Bachelor of Public Administration Honours
Postgraduate Diplomas
1. Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management
3. Postgraduate Diploma in Family Business Management
4. Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management
5. Postgraduate Diploma in Information and Technology Management
Masters Degrees
1. Master of Business Administration
2. Master of Public Administration
3. Master of Commerce
Doctoral Degrees
1. Doctor of Business Administration
School of Education
1. Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching
2. Bachelor of Education Honours in Educational Leadership and Management
3. Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Further Education and Training Teaching
4. Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management
5. Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management
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3. THE MANCOSA VISION
Education For A Better World For All
4. THE MANCOSA MISSION
Impacting Lives Through Innovative Education

Pursuant to the mission MANCOSA strives to:
1. Grant accessible, quality and affordable distance education.
2. Invest and conduct innovative teaching and learning.
3. Promote and conduct relevant and socially responsible research.
4. Contribute to economic and social upliftment through responsive and relevant interventions.
5. Maintain service excellence.
6. Contribute to the transformation process of higher education.
7. Promote opportunity, equality and social justice irrespective of race, colour, creed and gender.
8. Embrace ethical practice in the delivery of all its programmes.
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5. BACHELOR OF COMMMECE IN ACCOUNTING PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

5.1 OVERALL PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting degree programme, students will be
able to:
 Display the necessary knowledge and skills, attitudes and applied competence to enable them to
demonstrate administrative proficiency
 Display knowledge of management in general
 Apply skills of rational judgment and planning
 Recognise and appreciate changes within organizations
 Make appropriate use of information technology
 Analyse and solve operational problems
 Display skills for the recording and processing of financial information within an accounting framework
 Display ethical behaviour in a corporate management context
 Develop the functional competence of a graduate to proceed to middle management level within an
accounting (auditing/tax) environment
5.2 PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
The BCom (Accounting) programme is intended to provide students with a qualification that will enable access
to the labour market. The qualification will provide the market with the necessary skills to generate economic
growth.
The coursework on the programme is designed to provide students with a sound understanding of the core
learning areas of accounting as well as the core management
The curriculum consists of 360 credits progressively arrayed in 24 modules over a minimum of 3 years of study.
The modules covered in the Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting degree programme are as follows:
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

 Introduction to Business  Management Accounting  Financial Accounting 3A
Management and Finance 2A  Management Accounting and
 End User Computing OR  Taxation 2A Finance 3A
Digital Transformation in the  Financial Accounting 2A  Taxation 3A
Business Environment  Business Law  Auditing 3A
 Business Mathematics  Introduction to Business  Financial Accounting 3B
 Economics 1A Ethics  Management Accounting and
 Introduction to Functional Areas of  Commercial Law Finance 3B
Management  Financial Accounting 2B  Taxation 3B
 Business Communication  Introduction to Auditing  Auditing 3B
 Introduction to Financial
Accounting
 Economics 1B
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5.3 MODULE OUTCOMES
YEAR 1
1. Introduction to Business Management
Upon successful completion of the module, the student should be able to:
 Describe the fundamental management principles and practices
 Explain the relationship between the organisation and management
 Explain the evolution of management theory and its relationship to modern practices
 Identify the levels of management and discuss the activities, which are performed at each level
 Identify and discuss the core areas of management, manager role distribution and managerial skills
 Discuss the relationship between the management process and its environments
 Develop the student’s understanding of contemporary management issues and their application
 Discuss, evaluate, and provide examples that illuminate principles of good business
 Undertake both independent and directed study as related to business management
2. End User Computing
 Demonstrate the understanding of ICT concepts associated with end-user computing
 Apply word processing skills in a GUI-based application
 Apply presentation skills in a GUI-based application
 Apply spreadsheet skills in a GUI-based application
 Ability to apply electronic mail (email) skills in a GUI-based application
 Apply Web Browser skills in a GUI-based application
 Understanding of impact of ICT and its use in an organisation
OR
2. Digital Transformation in the Business Environment
• Develop an understanding of digital transformation
• Discuss the technical and business challenges as well as opportunities brought by the rapid transformation of
digital technologies
• Understand the implications of digital transformation for the future world of work
• Explain the social and ethical considerations of digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Identify and describe the emerging trends in digital transformation and its role in business challenges for
procurement and logistics, finance, human resources and marketing
• Discuss the impact of digital transformation in South Africa
• Comprehend the business challenges and the opportunities brought by the rapid transformation and
advancement of digital technologies
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3. Business Mathematics
 Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of whole numbers, fractions, mathematical operations
and numbering systems
 Exhibit an understanding of percentages and associated operators in Mathematics
 Apply Mathematical reasoning to problem scenarios in order to provide solutions by correctly using algebra
 Manipulate number quantity aggregates and decompose them to their individual components based on
share ratios and proportions
 Demonstrate an understanding of graphs and the ability to interpret the information they communicate
4. Economics 1A
 Understand what is meant by microeconomics
 Understand and illustrate the economic problem of scarcity and its implications
 Understand the interdependence of major sectors in the economy
 Analyse how market forces of demand and supply determine equilibrium
 Understand the concept of price elasticity of demand and implications on total revenue
 Understand the theory of production and costs
 Understand the different market structures
 Compare the salient features of each market structures
 Understand the short-run and long-run equilibrium position of each market structure
5. Introduction to Functional Areas of Management
 Conceptualise the skills managers must acquire in their roles
 Analyse the four primary management tasks
 Differentiate between the functional areas of management
 Outline the importance of each functional area of management
 Identify the relationship between functional areas of management
6. Business Communication
 Present concepts in a concise, complete manner in memos, letters and reports
 Demonstrate the process of composing, editing and revising reports and proposals, and other business-
related communications including resumes and letters of application
 Acquire reading skills, including the comprehension and evaluation of challenging materials
 Gain an understanding of business communication in the different fields, and to write clear and precise
business communications reports in a variety of forms
 Prepare a resume, taking into account all aspects
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7. Introduction to Financial Accounting
 Illustrate an understanding of the basic accounting principles and concepts
 Prepare the relevant journal entries
 Analyse financial transactions and compile the statement of comprehensive income, statement of financial
position and statement of changes in equity
 Prepare the general ledger accounts and statement of changes in equity for a partnership
8. Economics 1B
 Understand what is meant by macroeconomics
 Identify the major role players in the macro economy
 Define and understand the following macroeconomic variables:
 GDP and GNP;
 Inflation; and
 Unemployment.
 Understand what is meant by:
 The Monetary sector; and
 The Public sector.
 Describe the main characteristics of the following macroeconomic theories:
 Free Market;
 Marxist; and
 Keynesian.
 Understand what is meant by economic growth and economic development
 Explain why countries trade with one another
 Define and qualitatively apply the concept of exchange rates
YEAR 2
1. Financial Accounting 2A
 Display an understanding of and interpret the accounting framework
 Understand, analyse and prepare financial statements according to the IAS
 Illustrate an understanding of revenue and compute the revenue calculations for an entity
 Recognise, measure and disclose property, plant and equipment according to the IAS
 Demonstrate an understanding of the recognition, classification, measurement and disclosure of inventories
2. Management Accounting and Finance 2A
 Display an understanding of the key concepts in cost accounting
 Apply the various costing systems
 Describe the nature and purpose of budgeting and budgetary control
 Analyse cost data for decision making
 Evaluate cost-volume-profit (CVP) relationships for decision making
 Use the activity-based (ABC) model to measure the costs of activities
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3. Business Law
 Explain the requirements associated with the formulation of a contract
 Outline the rights of parties associated with sale agreements
 Outline the rights of parties associated with lease agreements
 List the salient details of the laws associated with employment
 Identify the essential elements of any contract of insurance
4. Taxation 2A
 Explain the operation and scope of the South African tax system
 Demonstrate through application the effect of exempt income and tax allowable deductions
 Display knowledge and application of the general deduction formula
 Demonstrate an understanding of and compute fringe benefits of an individual
 Demonstrate an understanding of and compute the retirement benefits of an individual
 Compute capital gains taxes of an individual Understand and use applicable tax tables to compute the tax
liability of an individual
5. Financial Accounting 2B
 Demonstrate an understanding of share capital and compute the earnings per share for an entity according
to IAS
 Analyse financial statements and cash flow adjustments and calculate the net cash flow for an entity
 Analyse and interpret financial statements and compute relevant ratios
 Recognise and measure intangible assets in accordance to IAS and IFRS
6. Introduction to Auditing
 Define the nature and objective of an audit
 Describe the qualities, duties and responsibilities of an auditor
 Analyse relevant legislation and auditing standards governing the professional conduct of auditors
 Assess the role and responsibilities of auditors in contributing towards effective corporate governance in
accordance with King IV
 Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of auditing and provide explanations of the audit
process and elements of an audit
 Illustrate and explain the basics of using IT auditing
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7. Introduction to Business Ethics
 Display knowledge of general ethics
 Explain ethical decision-making
 Describe the field of macro-ethics
 Discuss the relationship between management and organisational ethics
 Gain insights into corporate social responsibility
8. Commercial Law
 Demonstrate an understanding of the law of agency
 Illustrate a clear understanding of the application of law of real and personal security
 Understand and apply the law of insolvency
 Demonstrate and assess the consumer protection Act
 Illustrate a clear understanding and application of the law of intellectual property
YEAR 3
1. Financial Accounting 3A
 Demonstrate an understanding of income tax and deferred tax and calculate, present and disclose tax in the
financial statements
 Compile financial statements by correctly disclosing accounting policies, estimates and correction of errors
 Recognise, measure and disclose provision, contingencies and events after the reporting period
 Interpret, calculate, recognise, measure and disclose impaired assets
 Compile and prepare comprehensive group financial statements
2. Management Accounting and Finance 3A
 Outline the nature and purpose of a number of recent developments in management accounting practice
 Analyse financial statements and reports
 Recognise the importance of the management of working capital in a business context
 Apply capital investment appraisal techniques for the implementation of business decisions
 Prepare and analyse forecast statements/budgets
3. Taxation 3A
 Display an understanding of the taxable income of a business enterprise
 Demonstrate knowledge of and compute specific deductions and allowances of an entity
 Demonstrate knowledge of and compute expenditure and allowances related to capital assets
 Compute capital gains taxes of an entity
 Calculate the taxable income of a partnership by applying the relevant tax sections
 Demonstrate an understanding of and compute the tax liability of a company and its distributors
 Apply relevant principles and compute turnover tax payable by an entity
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4. Auditing 3A
 Evaluate the auditor’s role in assessing going concern and insolvency of an entity
 Evaluate the manner in which auditors place reliance on various role-players in an entity
 Demonstrate an understanding of the revenue and receipts, acquisitions and payments and inventories and
production cycle of an entity
 Develop control procedures and substantive procedures for the revenue and receipts, acquisitions and
payments and inventories and production cycle of an entity
5. Financial Accounting 3B
 Identify, recognise, calculate and present leases in the financial statements
 Recognise, measure and disclose investment properties in the financial statements
 Calculate and recognise foreign currency transactions in financial statements
 Recognise, measure and disclose government grants and government assistance in the financial statements
6. Management Accounting and Finance 3B
 Calculate the cost of capital of an organisation
 Evaluate the significance of the long-term capital structure of a business, and the management of its working
capital
 Evaluate foreign investment projects
 Apply the different methods of long-term financing: Bonds, Shares and Leasing
 Value shares of a company for merger/acquisition purposes
 Develop strategic financial evaluation tools to measure business performance
7. Taxation 3B
 Compute input and output VAT calculations for an entity
 Calculate the taxable income of a trust
 Demonstrate an understanding of and calculate the tax payable by farmers
 Understand techniques of tax avoidance and evasion by applying relevant legislation
 Compute donations tax calculations applicable to individuals
8. Auditing 3B
 Demonstrate an understanding of and develop substantive procedures for the:
o Revenue and receipts cycle
o Acquisitions and payments cycle
o Inventories and production cycle
o Payroll and personnel cycle
o Finance and investment cycle
 Demonstrate an understanding of the contents of an audit report and prepare audit reports
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6. PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATION
6.1 STUDENT LIFE CYCLE
The diagram below is a visual representation of the important stages in a student’s academic year.
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6.2 PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
6.2.1 General Information

The MANCOSA Management team will undertake the responsibility of administering the programme from the
point of enrolment to the point of graduation. All queries can be forwarded to MANCOSA via the following
channels of support:
(i) Livechat
Step 1: Login to the MyMANCOSA or MANCOSAConnect student portal
Step 2: Click on the “Live Chat” icon below
(ii) Freshdesk
Step 1: Login to the MANCOSAConnect student portal
Step 2: Click on the “Freshdesk” icon below
(iii) Telephone
Students can contact MANCOSA on 0861 800 000
6.2.2 How to access student portals
(i) How to access MyMANCOSA

Step 1: Log in to https://mymancosa.com
Step 2: Login using your student number as username and password.
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(ii) How to access MANCOSAConnect
Step 1: Log in to https://mancosaconnect.ac.za using the preferred browser Google Chrome
Step 2: Login using your student number as username and Mancosa123$ as password.
6.2.3 How to access student email account
Step 1: From a web browser, visit www.gmail.com to access your MANCOSA Student Email Account
Step 2: You will be directed to the page below where you will be requested to apply the following
instructions:
a) In the “Email” field enter your student number @students.mancosa.co.za
(for example: 123456@students.mancosa.co.za)
b) In the “Password” field enter ManDDMMYYYY (DDMMYY represents your date of birth)
for example: Man13061988
Step 3: Thereafter, click on the sign in icon as depicted below:
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6.2.4 How to install MANCOSA Student Comms App
DOWNLOAD THE APP
1. Select the relevant App 2. Search for the MANCOSA

Store icon. You will need Student Comms App.
an Android/IOS
smartphone.
3. Download the MANCOSA 4. Launch the MANCOSA

Student Comms App and install Student Comms App and
it to your mobile device. Grant enter your student
the required permissions by number as Username &
clicking Ok/Allow Camera, Password.
Media Files, Record video,
contacts, Record Audio and
Manage Phone Calls.
6.2.5 Important Notices

Students are reminded to keep up to date with notices on the MANCOSAConnect portal, student email and
MANCOSA Student Comms App. Important developments and changes with regards to programme delivery and
assessments will be communicated via these channels. Students are encouraged to check these communication
channels on a daily basis.
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6.3 FINANCE
All queries relating to student accounts must be forwarded to:

Email: financestatus@mancosa.co.za
6.3.1 Fee Payment

 Where a student has sponsorship in respect of financial support from an employer or any other sponsoring
body in respect of fees, the student must supply proof of sponsorship at enrolment.
 The student, however, is ultimately responsible for all and any payment owing to MANCOSA in the case of
default by the sponsor.
 Students can pay fees in the following ways:

- Cash at MANCOSA offices in Durban and Johannesburg
- Pay on website with a credit card
- Electronic Funds Transfer
- Debit order (The Debit Order Authorisation form must be completed and sent to the Finance Department)
 Please contact MANCOSA on 0861 800 000 if you require information on alternative payment methods.
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Online Payment Process
STEP 1
Proceed to website www.mancosa.co.za
STEP 2
Click on Online Payment, as per screen 1 below:
Screen 1: CLICK HERE
STEP 3
Enter all details
Screen 2
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STEP 4
Once all details have been entered, click on Proceed to accept terms and conditions, as highlighted below:
CLICK HERE
STEP 5
Ensure all card details are entered as they appear on your card on the screen below:
Screen 3
Click on Pay to finalise transaction.
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Screen 4
The following screen will appear once the payment has been processed successfully.
6.3.2 Payment of Fees and Other Dues

All fees and other payments owing to MANCOSA for tuition and/or services provided must be paid by the due
dates as stipulated in the fee schedule. Penalties may be imposed on all overdue accounts.
In addition, if students have outstanding financial obligations, MANCOSA may:

 withhold the results of any or all assessments,
 withhold the release of certificates,
 not allow a student to register on any MANCOSA programme
6.3.3 Payment Plans

 The payment of fees by instalment is available as long as the terms of such an arrangement are strictly
adhered to.
 Students who fail to adhere to their chosen payment plan will automatically be moved to the payment plan
3 option and have their accounts adjusted accordingly, thereby increasing their debt to MANCOSA.
 A charge of R 1000.00 will be levied against all payment plan 3 options, if not settled in full by the due date.
 A charge of R100.00 will be levied to cover administrative and bank charges in respect of:
 returned cheques and/or
 unpaid debit orders
6.3.4 Returning Registration

 Students may apply for the next academic year provided that all tuition fees have been paid in full and they
meet the progression requirements.
 Students may apply for their next academic year on the MANCOSA Student Comms App under “Registration
Form” tab.
6.3.5 Registration for Specific/Incomplete Modules

 The re-registration fee is a modular fee. The fee in this regard is payable at the point of re-registration. In the
event that there is more than one module involved, payment arrangements can be made with the Student
Accounts department.
 Applications in this regard may be submitted on the MANCOSA Student Comms App under “Registration
Form” tab.
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6.3.6 Additional Fees/Charges
The following additional fees are levied:
 Assessment re-mark fee : R 250.00 per re-mark
 Assessment re-submission fee : R 250.00 per re-submission
 Online summative assessment re-write/aegrotat fee : R 300.00 per module
 Transcript reprint : R 220.00 per copy
 Certificate reprint : R 220.00
 Certificate re-issue : R 300.00
 Change of elective : R 900.00
 Replacement of lost modules : Email dispatch1@mancosa.co.za for cost per module
 Deferral fee : R 3 000.00
 Student refund process : Will in some instances attract an administration fee
 Viewing of marked script : R 250 per module
6.3.7 Cancellation of Registration/Fee Liability

 A student who intends cancelling his/her registration must notify MANCOSA in writing by applying on the
MyMANCOSA student portal. The student must click on “Special Request” and thereafter on “De-registration
Request”.
 The student will:
 be liable for a non-refundable registration fee as stipulated on the fee schedule, if the cancellation
occurs within 20 days of initial registration, or
 be liable for the payment of full fees if cancellation of registration occurs beyond 20 days of initial
registration.
 Refunds will not be granted for a deferred registration.
 The decision of the Academic Executive Committee is final and binding.
All queries can be forwarded to MANCOSA via the following channels of support:
(i) Livechat
(ii) Freshdesk
(iii) Telephone
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6.3.8 Deferrals
A deferral allows a student to postpone his/her academic studies as a result of exceptional circumstances and is
at the sole discretion of MANCOSA to allow such deferral.
The following academic rules regarding deferrals apply:

 A request for deferral will only be granted once during a programme
 A student is permitted to defer a maximum of one semester of study, where applicable
 Individual modules cannot be deferred
 The deferral application must be made before the second assessment due date for the current semester in
order for it to be effective in the next intake, provided that no coursework has been attempted
 The student’s fees must be paid in full
 Completed assessments from incomplete modules will not be carried forward into the new
registration/intake
 The decision of Academic EXCO with respect to deferrals or postponement of academic studies is final and
binding
 Students that have re-registered one or more modules may not defer these modules to the next semester
or year
 Applications in this regard may be submitted on the MyMANCOSA student portal by clicking on “Special
Request” and thereafter on “Deferral Request”
 The deferral fee is R 3 000.00
 A deferral does not postpone the payment plan
6.3.9 Change of Electives

The terms and conditions for a change of elective is as follows:
 A student’s request for the change of elective will only be processed on settlement of all outstanding
balances and on receipt of the change of elective fee
 The change of elective application must reach MANCOSA before the 1st assessment due date for the current
semester and provided that no coursework has been attempted.
 If coursework has been submitted for the elective the student will be required to re-register the module
 The change of elective fee is R900.00
6.3.10 Re-registration of Modules

The terms and conditions for a re-registration is as follows:
 A student’s request for re-registration will only be processed on settlement of all outstanding balances and
on receipt of the registration fee. Re-registration of modules must be applied for on the MANCOSA Student
Comms App under “Registration Form” tab.
 The re-registration fee is a modular fee which includes the registration fee.
 Assessments from incomplete modules will not be carried forward into the new registration/intake
 Any modules not attempted within an active academic year will have to be re-registered at the modular fee.
 The fee in this regard is payable at the point of re-registration. In the event that there is more than one
module involved, payment arrangements can be made with the student accounts department.
6.3.11 Miscellaneous Costs

 Students requesting additional material not included in the programme fee will be charged accordingly
 These miscellaneous costs include photocopying, postage etc.
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6.3.12 Payments
The following information must accompany all payments made to MANCOSA.
 student number
 full name, initials and surname
 Proof of payment/transfer must be sent to the Finance Department via:
Email: finance@mancosa.co.za
 If all details are not accurately provided to MANCOSA, your account may not be credited.
6.3.13 Account Details

All payments should be made into ANY ONE of the following accounts:
Bank ABSA Bank
Account Holder MANCOSA (Pty) Ltd
Branch ABSA Corporate & Business Banking KZN
Account Number 40-6845-6934
Branch Code 634926
OR
Bank Standard Bank

Account Holder MANCOSA (Pty Ltd)
Branch Overport City, Durban
Account Number 05 261 572 3
Branch Code 043826
6.3.14 Foreign Payments

 It is important to note that foreign payments take at least 5 days to reflect in the MANCOSA accounts. The
onus lies with the student to ensure timeous payment of fees
 The SWIFT CODE for international payments are as follows:
- ABSA Bank: ABSAZAJJ
- STANDARD Bank: SBZAZAJJ
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6.4 STUDENT SUPPORT
6.4.1 Student Support

There are a number of channels through which students can direct their queries. Every attempt will be made to
deal with student queries as effectively as possible. Queries will be treated in confidence and no victimisation or
discrimination of any kind will be tolerated against the complainant. Anonymous complaints against a person or
persons will NOT be considered.
(i) Livechat
(ii) Freshdesk
(iii) Telephone
6.4.2 Regional Offices and Representatives

MANCOSA has offices/representatives situated in various regions. The details of these offices/representatives
are provided below:
MANCOSA
CITY/COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE CONTACT DETAILS
MANCOSA Learning Centre

South Africa
MANCOSA Staff 26 Samora Machel Street, Durban, 4001
(Durban)
Tel: +27 31 3007200
MANCOSA Learning Centre (Auckland Park)
South Africa
MANCOSA Staff 1 Cedar Road, Richmond, Johannesburg, 2092
(Johannesburg)
Tel: +27 11 853 3000
South Africa
MANCOSA Staff 10 Mill Street, Newlands, Cape Town
(Cape Town)
Tel: +27 21 671 6576
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South Africa MANCOSA Staff 39-45 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Suite Number 02
(Pietermaritzburg) Maritzburg Arch, Pietermaritzburg
Tel: +27 33 8160350
South Africa MANCOSA Staff 9A Landdros Mare Street
(Polokwane) Polokwane Central, Polokwane
Tel: +27 15 817 3500
South Africa
MANCOSA Staff 91 Western Avenue, Vincent, East London, 5217
(East London)
Tel: +27 43 7211774
South Africa MANCOSA Learning Centre
(Gqeberha) MANCOSA Staff 34 Newton Street, Newton Park, Gqeberha, 6045
Tel: +27 41 816 2100 or +27 41 816 2159
South Africa MANCOSA Learning Centre
(Pretoria) MANCOSA Staff 116 Witch - Hazel Avenue, Highveld Techno Park, Centurion, 0169
Tel: +27 12 742 8450
South Africa
MANCOSA Staff 2 Mc Adams Street, Nelspruit
(Nelspruit)
Tel: +27 13 813 6200
Namibia Unit 3, Ground floor in Ausspann Plaza
(Windhoek) MANCOSA Staff Dr Augustino Neto Road, Windhoek
Tel: 00264 61 401673 or 00264 61 301354
Zambia Plot 4897, Block A, LA Complex, LA Boulevard, Longacres, Lusaka
(Lusaka) MANCOSA Staff Tel: 00260 211 258684
Cell: 00260 979044454
Eswatini 3rd Floor, FINCORP Building
(Mbabane) Cnr of Gwamile & Dabede Streets
MANCOSA Staff
Tel: 00268 24048398
Cell: 00268 7673 1416
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6.5 ACADEMIC SUPPORT
6.5.1 Academic Faculty Support

MANCOSA has qualified academic faculty members appointed to ensure the highest standard of academic
delivery to students. Their duties include:
 Preparation and delivery of the scheduled lectures via webinars and other online support mechanisms
 Telephonic support
In addition, students are able to obtain academic support by contacting the relevant academic via the “Ask the
Academic” platform that is available on the MANCOSAConnect student portal.
(i) Livechat
(ii) Freshdesk
(iii) Telephone
6.5.2 Module Guides

Upon registration, all MANCOSA students will have access to a comprehensive set of module guides, which
outline the syllabus and details of content to be covered in each module for the academic year.
However, it must be noted that all study material provided must be read in conjunction with the textbooks that
are prescribed for each of the modules.
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6.5.3 Library Services
MANCOSA provides physical library resources in the form of prescribed and recommended textbooks,
supplementary readings and dissertations across the country. MANCOSA libraries offer a conducive study
environment that provides free WiFi and internet facilities, as well as, printing and photocopying facilities. Each
of the libraries include computers available for student usage, collaborative workspaces and discussion and study
rooms. The MANCOSA libraries are home to over 24 000 books.
MANCOSA has also launched an Online Library Service on MANCOSAConnect. The institution has partnered with
some of the world’s renowned digital publishers such as EBSCOHost, Sabinet, Emerald, DOAJ to provide free
access to a range of electronic journal (e-journal) resources including full-text electronic books, databases,
electronic news, reference resources and supplementary readings. The Online Library Services also provides
prescribed and recommended e-textbooks for students and staff to access anytime, anywhere.
The “Ask the Librarian” discussion forum on MANCOSAConnect allows student to interact with a librarian
regarding books, past year papers and any other library related matter. The “Book a Consult” booking schedule
allows students to arrange a meeting with a librarian. Live webinars are scheduled on a weekly basis, to assist
students with referencing techniques, academic writing, paraphrasing and tutorials on online database journal
searches. These webinars are recorded and available on MANCOSAConnect for students that are unable to
attend the live webinars.
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6.5.4 Academic Services
Academic Service consultants are a professional and dedicated team with expertise to ensure students receive
continuous support and guidance for academic development throughout their academic journey at MANCOSA.
The services provided include academic assistance from the induction phase to the final assessment. Students
can contact an academic service consultant for assistance on any of the areas shown below:
Accessing
library
Referencing resources
Accessing
techniques
past year
and
exam
academic
papers
writing
Contacting a ACADEMIC
student SUPPORT & Study tips
counsellor PASTORAL CARE
Time
Goal setting
Management
Plagiarism
(i) Livechat
(ii) Freshdesk
(iii) Telephone
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6.5.5 Website/ Online Learning Centre
Online Learning Centre (Multimedia Support)
Students can access interactive learning material through the MANCOSAConnect portal at
https://mancosaconnect.ac.za
The portal amongst other features contains the following:

 Programme and module information
 Online journal database access eg. Emerald Online, EBSCO, Google Scholar, Informing Science, Directory of
Open Access Journal (DOAJ), etc
 Programme handbooks
 PowerPoint presentations
 Research and dissertation writing guidelines (If applicable to programme)
 Assessment schedules and due dates
 Assessment questions
 MANCOSA Regional Learning Centres contact information
 Prescribed textbook lists
 Ask the Academic platform
 Interactive webinars (If applicable to programme)
6.5.6 Prescribed textbooks

A list of prescribed textbooks can be found on MANCOSAConnect.
All prescribed textbooks may be purchased from Shesha Books or an accredited bookseller.
You can contact Shesha Books on +27 31 3322702 or email sales@sheshabooks.co.za for further details.
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6.6 IT AND WEBSITE
In the event of the student experiencing difficulty accessing any of the MANCOSA electronic facilities, all queries
can be forwarded to MANCOSA via the following channels of support:
(i) Livechat
(ii) Freshdesk
(iii) Telephone
6.7 GENERAL
6.7.1 Award of Qualification

The student will be awarded the Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting degree on successful completion of all
modules (Year 1, 2 and 3).
Qualifications conferred cum laude:

A Bachelor’s degree shall be conferred Cum Laude if the student has obtained a final average mark of at least
75% for all the modules in the programme (Year 1, 2 and 3) with an average mark of 75% for all the exit-level
modules of the programme (Year 3).
The student may not obtain a qualification “With Distinction” or “Cum Laude” if he/she has:
 attempted any supplementary, re-write or aegrotat summative assessment
 attempted a resubmission of a formative assessment
 re-registered for any module in the programme
 received credit accumulated transfer from another institution
 deferred a semester in the programme
6.7.2 Graduation
 On successful completion of all coursework required and on the settlement of all outstanding fees, a student
is eligible to attend a graduation ceremony where the qualification will be conferred upon the student. In
addition, the original certificate is issued to the student at the graduation ceremony.
 Graduation venues are determined on a rotational basis and graduation will not necessarily take place in the
province that a student is registered in.
 Students will be required to attend the specific graduation ceremony they are invited to and are not allowed
to choose between different graduation ceremonies in the year.
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7. ACADEMIC DELIVERY
MANCOSA is committed to ensuring quality teaching and learning through the use of digital platforms, tools and
resources. Students are provided with academic resources available on the Learning Management System (LMS)
called MANCOSAConnect. The platform is constantly being enhanced with academic transformative learning and
value-added content.
Academic delivery is facilitated using the following:
Webinars
A webinar is a lecture conducted online through the MANCOSAConnect portal. It is the primary teaching delivery
method for this programme. Students benefit from webinars which are designed to appeal to students’ multi-
sensory preferences. Live webinars can be accessed on the MANCOSAConnect portal as per the dates and times
provided in the webinar schedule and it allows students to interact with the lecturer. Recordings of the webinars
can be retrieved from the MANCOSAConnect portal and is available to those unable to attend live sessions and
for information and revision purposes.
Webinars for the January 2023 intake will commence in March 2023. The start date will vary depending on the
programme. The webinar schedule per programme will be available on the MANCOSAConnect student portal by
no later than 31 January 2023.
Additional resources
An online induction has been uploaded on MANCOSAConnect that will guide students on how to navigate
through MANCOSAConnect, how to upload assessments, how to apply for extensions, resubmissions and re-
marks, how to understand final mark and subminimum calculations and how to access journals and e-books.
Synchronous and asynchronous access to learning materials and additional resources are available on
MANCOSAConnect. Students have access to multiple types of resources which include the MANCOSA online
library, subscribed to by the institution, to support them in research and gaining information from academic
sources. “Ask the Academic” is a community of engagement forum that enables students to interact with their
academics and peers on academic content related matters.
Discussion questions, supporting videos, articles, and activities are provided to the student throughout their
learning journey. PowerPoint presentations embedded with audio delivery are directed to both the visual learner
and those who learn best by listening. These provide a rich resource for learning and encourages independent
self-study. Students are expected to engage in self-study and also work through activities provided which allows
for ongoing learning.
Please ensure that your contact details are updated and that you regularly check your email notifications,
MANCOSA Student Comms App and the MANCOSAConnect portal to ensure that you are updated with the latest
developments and notifications.
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8. ASSESSMENTS
(i) Livechat
(ii) Freshdesk
(iii) Telephone
8.1 Method of Assessment

Each module is assessed as follows:
Formative Assessment 1 – These are online assessments. These assessments are in the form of multiple-choice
questions, true/false or a combination of both. The knowledge check quizzes assess students’ understanding of
key concepts and theories and is designed to stimulate students’ active and self-managed learning.
Formative Assessment 2 – This assessment is based on a case study/scenario which requires calculations and/or
application to the relevant theory. This provides students with a feel for the complexities of the working world
and allow the theories, models and research to be applied in practice.
Online Summative Assessment – This is an open book assessment that is similar in nature to the traditional
examination. The main premise for an open book assessment is to allow students to answer in more critical and
analytical ways, thus encouraging higher order thinking skills. An open book assessment assesses the
understanding of the learning outcomes of the module and tests the ability to understand and provide innovative
solutions to complex challenges.
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Assessment type Contribution Sub-minimum requirement Number of Attempts
to final mark
Formative Assessment 1 10% Compulsory completion and 2

(Knowledge Check Quiz) an average of 50% (20/40)
across Formative Assessment
1 and 2
2 (Only if the mark obtained in
Formative Assessment 2
30% the first attempt is less than
(Case Study/Scenario)
50%)
2 (Only if subminimum in the
Online Summative online summative assessment is
60% 30%
Assessment not met and/or final mark is less
than 50%)
 To pass a module the following requirements must be met:

- the compulsory completion of ALL assessment activities;
- the sub-minimum requirements as outlined above
- a final combined mark of 50%
 Students will be expected to attempt the online summative assessment, only if the subminimum
requirement, as outlined above, has been met.
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8.2 Assessment submission
Assessment type How to submit
Formative The assessment is available for a 21-day period on the MANCOSAConnect student portal.
Assessment 1 Students will have two (2) attempts at each assessment. The higher mark of the two
attempts will be retained.
The duration of each assessment will be 60 minutes (theory modules) or 120 minutes
(quantitative modules).
All assessments must be attempted by 23:59 (SA time) on the closing date.
Formative The question for this assessment will be available on the MANCOSAConnect portal to
Assessment 2 students prior to the first webinar (synchronous or asynchronous) in each semester.
Students can download the question, work offline and submit the assessment on the
MANCOSAConnect portal by 23:59 (SA time) on the due date.
Assessment Guidelines:
 Word limit: Approximately 2000 words
 Your assessment should include a Table of Contents page.
 Text: Font: Arial or Times New Roman (12), Spacing: 1.5 lines
 All text must be justified at each margin.
 The length of your answers to each question/s should be in line with the mark
allocation. Your answers must include any theories, charts, tables or exhibits
necessary to support your analysis and recommendations. Additional research
should be consulted when answering the assessment questions.
 Ensure that the readings are not merely reproduced in the assessment without
original critical comments and views. Cohesive and logical arguments reflecting
original thinking are encouraged.
 You MUST use theory/literature to support your discussion/observation and
opinions. Do not merely extract information from sources used.
 References - At least 5 academic sources of reference must be used. (These include
textbooks, journal articles and internet sources that are relevant to your field of
study. Academic sources do not include Wikipedia and blogs). The MANCOSA study
guide must not be used as a source of reference. You must include a Reference list
at the end of your assessment. Information quoted/paraphrased from sources
listed in your Reference list must be referenced in-text. The Harvard system of
referencing must be used.
 It is imperative that students proof read and edit their assessments prior to
submitting them.
 Assessments must be free from errors and of a professional standard.
Online Summative An online summative assessment per module will be available for a limited period of time
Assessment on MANCOSAConnect, subject to authentication on the MANCOSA Student Comms App.
Question papers will be available for download at each scheduled session opening time (as
per the online summative assessment schedule in section 8 of the programme handbook).
Students are advised to work with the downloaded question paper and type their answers
to each question in the allotted space provided on the online answer booklet on
MANCOSAConnect. The completed assessment must be submitted before the session
ends.
Students are required to remain online for the duration of the online summative
assessment and ensure that all answers are completed in the online answer booklet
provided.
Refer to the Institutional Rule Book for detailed information on submission of assessments.
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8.3 Extension on submission of formative assessments /Aegrotat applications
Assessment type Extension/Aegrotat Rule
Formative No extensions will be granted for this assessment.

Assessment 1
Formative An extension will be granted on the provision that the student has applied via the
Assessment 2 MANCOSAConnect student portal on or before the stipulated due date. Extensions will
be granted for a period of 5 calendar days.
Online Summative No extensions will be granted for this assessment. Due to mitigating circumstances should
Assessment a student be unable to attempt the assessment as per the schedule, the student will be
required to apply for an aegrotat assessment via the MyMANCOSA portal. Aegrotat
applications must be submitted within 5 days of the scheduled final assessment being
written. An aegrotat will only be granted under exceptional circumstances once all the
relevant supporting documentation has been considered.
Please refer to the MANCOSAConnect portal for a tutorial on how to apply for an extension and aegrotat.
8.4 Re-submission of formative assessments/Rewrite of online summative assessment
In the event of a student obtaining a mark less than 50% in any assessment, the following will apply:
Assessment type Re-submission/Re-write Rule
Formative There are no re-submissions. The higher mark of the 2 attempts will apply.
Assessment 1
Formative The student is allowed to re-attempt the assessment. This only applies if the mark
Assessment 2 obtained in the first attempt is less than 50%. The resubmission mark will be retained as
the final mark for the assessment. No extensions will be granted on resubmission
assessments.
Online Summative The student is allowed to re-write the online summative assessment. This only applies if
Assessment the subminimum of 30% in the online summative assessment is not met and/or the final
mark is less than 50%.
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8.5 Marking Criteria
All assessments are marked according to the following criteria.
Demonstrates an authoritative grasp of the concepts, methodology and content

A Excellent appropriate to the subject discipline. Indication of originality in the application of ideas,
75%+ in synthesis of material or in performance; personal insights reflecting depth and
confidence of understanding and real critical analysis. Work is well structured and
presented with full referencing.
B Very Good Demonstrates a sound level of understanding based on a competent grasp of relevant
70 – 74% concepts, methodology and content; displays skill in interpreting and analysing complex
material; material well organised.
C Good Demonstrates a good level of understanding based on a grasp of relevant concepts,

60 – 69% methodology and content; display some skill in analysing complex material; material
well organised.
D Acceptable Demonstrates a coherent response to the requirements of the assessment task; clear
50 – 59% expression of ideas; uses relevant source material; demonstrates some understanding
of the concepts; draws relevant conclusions; appropriate organisation of response.
E Unacceptable Recognisable but limited awareness of requirements of assessment task; evidence of

40 – 49% some understanding; some attempt to draw relevant conclusions.
F Fail Marginal grade. Unsatisfactory but showing some evidence of understanding.

33 – 39%
G Fail Little evidence of understanding or application.

0 – 32%
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8.6 MANCOSA Student Comms App and OSA authentication process
In order to ensure the security of the Online Summative Assessments (OSAs), MANCOSA utilises a mobile
application for students to authenticate and gain access to these assessments. Additionally, results for both
formative and summative assessments are released to students via the Student Comms App. As such, it is critical
for all students to download the app and complete their stage one authentication upon registration.
The Student Comms App can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play Stores as indicated in section
6.2.4. Students are required to upload a copy of their ID and take a live selfie in order to complete stage one of
the authentication process. Once the first stage of authentication is successful, students will be able to access
their formative assessment results under the results tab, as well as their upcoming OSA timetable under the
documents tab when this becomes available.
On the day of an OSA, prior to commencing the assessment, students are required to take a live selfie which will
be matched to the selfie taken during their stage one authentication process, and will receive a One Time Pin
(OTP) for verification. This is stage two of the authentication process. Upon successful completion of the stage
two authentication process, students will gain access to their OSA on MANCOSAConnect.
1. Accessing the MANCOSA Student Comms App

 Download the app to your mobile device as indicated in section 6.2.4
 Allow all permissions to proceed
 Login using the below credentials
Username: Student Number
Password: Student number OR MyMANCOSA password.
 Confirm mobile number
 OTP will be sent to your mobile number and student email address for verification
2. Stage 1 (At the point of Registration)

 ID Proof 1 - Upload a form of identification i.e. (Identity document)
 ID Proof 2 - Upload a form of identification i.e. (Identity document/Passport/Driver’s License)
 Live Selfie - Please ensure your picture is clear
3. Stage 2 (On the day of your OSA)

 Upon selecting the respective schedule on the app on the day of the actual OSA the student will be
prompted for an OTP which will be sent to the mobile number and student email address that is
provided.
 Live Selfie - Please ensure your picture is clear
 If your selfie is not matched, you can try again or after five attempts you can select the option send
anyway and it will be escalated to our support staff for approval.
Further instructions and rules relating to the OSA will be sent to students with the personalised OSA timetable
and is available under the Documents tab on the MANCOSA Student Comms App.
8.7 Accessing Results

Students can access their individual assessment results on the MANCOSAConnect portal.
Students can access their final results on the MANCOSA Student Comms App and the MyMANCOSA student
portal.
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8.8 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE – SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 1 – FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE
NO MODULE FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT SUBMISSION DATES AND

CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL MARK
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 1 FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 2

CONTRIBUTION CONTRIBUTION
(10%) (30%)
1 Management Accounting and Finance 2A 20 April 2023
From
2 Taxation 2A 25 April 2023
14 April 2023
to
5 May 2023
3 Financial Accounting 2A 2 May 2023
4 Business Law 8 May 2023
SEMESTER 1 – ONLINE SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE
NO MODULE ONLINE SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT AND

CONTRIBUTION (60%) TO FINAL MARK
DATE TIME
FINAL 20 June 2023 09h00 – 14h00

1 Management Accounting and Finance 2A
RE-WRITE 21 August 2023 09h00 – 14h00
2 Taxation 2A FINAL 22 June 2023 09h00 – 14h00
FINAL 27 June 2023 09h00 – 14h00

3 Financial Accounting 2A
4 Business Law FINAL 5 July 2023 09h00 – 14h00
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8.9 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE – SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 2 – FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE
NO MODULE FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT SUBMISSION DATES AND

CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL MARK
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 1 FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 2

CONTRIBUTION CONTRIBUTION
(10%) (30%)
5 Introduction to Business Ethics 8 September 2023
From
6 Commercial Law 13 September 2023
5 September 2023
to
26 September 2023
7 Financial Accounting 2B 18 September 2023
8 Introduction to Auditing 22 September 2023
SEMESTER 2 – ONLINE SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE
NO MODULE ONLINE SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT AND

CONTRIBUTION (60%) TO FINAL MARK
DATE TIME
FINAL 2 November 2023 09h00 – 14h00

5 Introduction to Business Ethics
RE-WRITE 9 January 2024 09h00 – 14h00

6 Commercial Law

7 Financial Accounting 2B

8 Introduction to Auditing
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BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN ACCOUNTING

1.1 MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL - PROF MAGNATE NTOMBELA

Technological advances and the unprecedented global crises, like

MANCOSA’s mission is to impact lives through innovative education, an

1.2 MESSAGE FROM THE ACADEMIC OFFICE

2.1 BRIEF HISTORY OF MANCOSA

2.2 PROGRAMME OFFERINGS

MANCOSA offers the following accredited and registered programmes:

3. THE MANCOSA VISION

Education For A Better World For All

4. THE MANCOSA MISSION

Impacting Lives Through Innovative Education

5. BACHELOR OF COMMMECE IN ACCOUNTING PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

5.2 PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

5.3 MODULE OUTCOMES

1. Introduction to Business Management

2. End User Computing

2. Digital Transformation in the Business Environment

5. Introduction to Functional Areas of Management

7. Introduction to Financial Accounting

2. Management Accounting and Finance 2A

7. Introduction to Business Ethics

2. Management Accounting and Finance 3A

6. Management Accounting and Finance 3B

6.1 STUDENT LIFE CYCLE

6.2 PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

6.2.1 General Information

6.2.2 How to access student portals

(i) How to access MyMANCOSA

6.2.3 How to access student email account

Step 3: Thereafter, click on the sign in icon as depicted below:

DOWNLOAD THE APP

1. Select the relevant App 2. Search for the MANCOSA

3. Download the MANCOSA 4. Launch the MANCOSA

6.2.5 Important Notices

All queries relating to student accounts must be forwarded to:

6.3.1 Fee Payment

 Students can pay fees in the following ways:

Screen 1: CLICK HERE

6.3.2 Payment of Fees and Other Dues

In addition, if students have outstanding financial obligations, MANCOSA may:

6.3.3 Payment Plans

6.3.4 Returning Registration

6.3.5 Registration for Specific/Incomplete Modules

6.3.7 Cancellation of Registration/Fee Liability

The following academic rules regarding deferrals apply:

6.3.9 Change of Electives

6.3.10 Re-registration of Modules

6.3.11 Miscellaneous Costs

6.3.13 Account Details

Bank Standard Bank

6.3.14 Foreign Payments

6.4 STUDENT SUPPORT

6.4.1 Student Support

6.4.2 Regional Offices and Representatives

MANCOSA Learning Centre

6.5 ACADEMIC SUPPORT

6.5.1 Academic Faculty Support

6.5.2 Module Guides

The portal amongst other features contains the following:

6.5.6 Prescribed textbooks