The Department of Accounting and Internal Auditing is dedicated to developing future-ready professionals equipped with the knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding to thrive in today’s dynamic and competitive global business environment. We offer specialised Bachelor’s degrees in Accountancy and Internal Auditing, designed to meet the growing demand for reliable and relevant financial information to support strategic, managerial, and economic decision-making.

Our programmes are practical, technology-driven, and career-oriented, ensuring that students gain hands-on experience and industry-relevant insights from the beginning of the academic journey. Each qualification is aligned with leading professional bodies—both locally and internationally—including the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), paving the way for graduates to pursue respected professional designations.

Students benefit from the mentorship and guidance of our distinguished lecturers, who bring a wealth of experience from both industry and academia. Their commitment to excellence ensures that students not only master theoretical concepts but also understand how to apply them in real-world settings.

By choosing to study in the Department of Accounting and Internal Auditing, you are investing in a qualification that is practical, relevant, and future-focused, preparing you for a rewarding professional career in Accountancy or Internal Auditing and empowering you to help address the national and global shortage of qualified accounting professionals.

Projects

• Business Ethics Education

Welkom Campus

Chapters

The department has various student chapters and student interest groups that enrich university life. The focus of the chapters are:

• to develop/strengthen relationships;
• to contribute to personal growth and career development of students; and
• to promote the interests of a specific accounting profession or agenda.

The current student chapters(groups) are:

• ABASA CUT student chapter
• CUTASO
• Internal Audit Student Chapter
• ISACA student group