- A strong economy like that of Botswana needs a strong accountancy profession
- A strong profession needs a strong professional body
- A professional body will be stronger if it has its own qualification, and
- Through the education and training of professional accountants, BICA can ensure that learners acquire the best technical skills and ethical grounding required to become Chartered Accountants.
To equip students with competences required to fulfill employer mandates in aspects of financial reporting, auditing, managerial finance and compliance with finance related laws and regulations.
To equip students with the ability to apply accounting standards and practices in diverse business contexts.
To instill a strong sense of ethics and professional responsibility, emphasizing the importance of ethics applicable to professional accountants in financial reporting, auditing and finance related business dilemmas.
To prepare students to adapt to technological advancements and innovations within the accounting profession.
To cultivate the ability to analyze financial data, interpret financial statements, and provide insightful recommendations for business decisions.
To encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex financial challenges.
Entry into this qualification is through any one of the following requirements:
- NCQF Level 4 (e.g. Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE)) or equivalent with a minimum of 5 credits in 5 subjects, including Mathematics and English
- Applicants that do not meet the above criteria but possess relevant industry experience will be considered through recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Qualification Credits
Assessments Arrangements
• All examinations will be administered by BICA
• The pass mark for all modules is 50%
Practical Work Experience
• Accounting
• Audit and Assurance
• Taxation
• Financial Management
• Insolvency
• Information Technology
- Botswana Chartered Accountancy Qualification (CA) (BICA Qualification)
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
- Master of Commerce in Accounting
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Science in Finance
- Financial Advisor
- Public Accountant
- Tax Practitioner
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Commercial Manager
- Business Manager
- Business Consultant
- Business Director
- Corporate finance
- Financial Analyst
- P500.00
| Year | Semester | Module Title | NCQF Level | Proposed Credit Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Accounting 1 | 6 | 20 |
| Business Communication and Academic Skills | 5 | 20 | ||
| Business Management | 5 | 20 | ||
Information & Communication Technology | 5 | 15 | ||
| 2 | Accounting 2 | 7 | 20 | |
Introduction to Audit & Assurance | 7 | 20 | ||
| Cost Accounting | 6 | 20 | ||
| 2 | 1 | Principles of Taxation | 6 | 25 |
| Computerised Accounting | 6 | 20 | ||
| Management Accounting | 7 | 20 | ||
| 2 | Tax Compliance | 7 | 30 | |
| Financial Accounting | 7 | 20 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Financial Reporting | 7 | 30 |
| Business Law | 7 | 20 | ||
| 2 | Audit & Assurance | 7 | 20 | |
| Financial Management | 8 | 40 | ||
| 4 | 1 | Strategic Management | 8 | 40 |
| Research Methods | 7 | 20 | ||
| Practical Work Experience | 7 | 20 | ||
| 2 | Practical Work Experience | 7 | 20 | |
| Research Project | 7 | 40 | ||
| TOTAL Credit Value | 520 | |||
