The Department of Accounting and Internal Auditing is dedicated to developing future-ready professionals equipped with the knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding required 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, relevant financial information that supports strategic, managerial, and economic decision-making.
Professional Alignment & Practical Focus
Our programmes are practical, technology-driven, and career-oriented. From the beginning of their academic journey, students gain hands-on experience and industry-relevant insights. Crucially, each qualification is aligned with leading professional bodies, paving the way for graduates to pursue respected professional designations:
SAIPA
Alignment with the South African Institute of Professional Accountants, ensuring our curriculum meets the highest local professional standards.
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Proud partnership with the global IIA, advancing education and preparing students for international internal auditing excellence.
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The CUT Advantage
Expert Mentorship: Students benefit from the guidance of our distinguished lecturers, who bring a wealth of real-world 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 complex, real-world settings.
Addressing the Skills Shortage: By choosing to study in this department, you are investing in a qualification that is practical, relevant, and future-focused. You will be directly empowered to help address the critical national and global shortage of qualified accounting and auditing professionals.
Student Chapters & Interest Groups
The department hosts various student chapters and interest groups that significantly enrich university life. The core focus of these chapters is to:
Develop & Strengthen Relationships
Fostering strong networks among peers, academics, and industry professionals.
Drive Personal & Career Growth
Providing workshops, mentorship, and opportunities that accelerate professional development.
Promote the Profession
Advocating for the interests, ethics, and future of the accounting and internal auditing professions.
Advance Your Career with Postgraduate Studies
Pursue your postgraduate studies in the Faculty of Management Sciences through our comprehensive range of research-driven programmes, designed to develop advanced expertise and thought leadership.
Meet Our Academic Team
Our department is staffed by distinguished academics, industry practitioners, and qualified accounting professionals who are dedicated to your academic success and career development.
Staff Profiles
View the contact details, research interests, and academic profiles of our lecturers and administrative staff.
