UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY
B ACC: FIRST-YEAR
2025
LEARNING GUIDE – SEMESTER 1
CONTENTS
1. Department of Accountancy: Student code of ethics
2. Lecturers
3. Lecture times
4. Prescribed literature
5. Assessment opportunities
6. Compilation of final mark and pass requirements
7. B Acc programme coordinator information
8. Career advisors’ information
9. College Officers
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FIRST SEMESTER INTRODUCTION
Welcome to your first-year studies!
The FIRST SEMESTER introduction document summarises your first-year subjects in the first semester:
Module
Accounting 100
Accounting Studies 100 (second semester only)
Business Mathematics 100 (first semester only)
Commerce 100
Economics 100
Introduction to Law 100
Please note:
While the Bachelor of Accountancy as a degree is housed in the Department of Accounting, there are modules
that make up the degree that are presented by other departments in the University. As such, please note that the
rules and regulations of each module’s department must be following when approaching each module.
Module Department
Accounting 100 Accountancy
Accounting Studies 100 Accountancy (second semester only)
Business Mathematics 100 Mathematics and Applied Mathematics (first semester only)
Commerce 100 Business Management
Economics 100 Economics and Econometrics
Introduction to Law 100 Procedural Law
In addition to the First Semester introduction document, every first-year subject will hand out a learner guide(s) with
learning outcomes and other additional information specific to that subject. Thus, both documents should be read
simultaneously. Please read this introduction document together with the module-specific guide.
1. Department of Accountancy: Student Code of Ethics
Introduction
The Code of Student Conduct (“The Code”) is a statement of minimal principles that apply to all students registered for
courses at the Department of Accountancy (“The Department”) at the University of Johannesburg (“UJ”). This Code is
to be read in conjunction with the UJ Student Regulations that govern the conduct of all students registered at UJ.
Compliance with the principles set out in this Code will ensure ethical conduct. The Code of Student Conduct aims to
create an environment where the individual student can achieve the best possible results.
The fundamental principles
A student of the Department is required to comply with the following fundamental principles:
Integrity
The quality of having a sense of honesty, truthfulness and consistency regarding the motivations for your behaviour
towards fellow students, lecturers and other staff members of the Department.
Respect
Students must respect the diversity and differences of opinions of their fellow students, lecturers and other staff
members of the Department. This entails:
• Respect for the learning of other students; and
• Respect for their lecturers
Discipline
Students shall adhere to acceptable behaviour that is not contrary to the principles set out in the Code and the
behaviours set out in the UJ Student Regulations.
Responsibility and Accountability
Students recognise that they are responsible for their learning and take ownership of the learning process. Students
are accountable to themselves and their lecturers for the outcome of their learning process.
Students acknowledge and respect the rights of other students, the lecturers and other staff members of the
Department.
2. Lecturers
ACCOUNTING 100
Lecturer Prof Gideon Els Ms Tsepiso Mohohlo Ms Lerato Rasilalume
Office number: C Ring 732 D Ring 641 C Ring 736
Consultation hours: SEE ULINK SEE ULINK SEE ULINK
Office telephone: 011 559 7560 011 559 4198 011 559 7313
ACCOUNTING STUDIES 100 (semester 2 ONLY)
Lecturer: Dr Marybeth Rouse Dr Simone Halleen
Office number: C Ring 733 C Ring 720
Consultation hours: VIA EMAIL / BY APPOINTMENT VIA EMAIL / BY APPOINTMENT
Office telephone: 011 559 3082 011 559 4746
BUSINESS MATHEMATICS 100 (semester 1 ONLY)
Lecturer: Mr Tichaone Chikore
Office number: C Ring 512A
Consultation hours: VIA EMAIL / BY APPOINTMENT
Office telephone: 011 559 2835
COMMERCE 100
Lecturer: Ms Suzaan Hughes
Office number: C Ring 733
Consultation hours: VIA EMAIL / BY APPOINTMENT
Office telephone: 011 559 4172
ECONOMICS 100
Lecturer: Mr Johann Kirsten Ms Bongiwe Mkhize
Office number: Con Cowan 112, APB - TBC
Consultation hours: VIA EMAIL / BY APPOINTMENT VIA EMAIL / BY APPOINTMENT
Office telephone: 011 559 1772
INTRODUCTION TO LAW 100
Lecturer Dr Garth Bouwers Dr Cayle Lupton
Office number: A Ring 710 A Ring 631
Consultation hours: VIA EMAIL / BY APPOINTMENT VIA EMAIL / BY APPOINTMENT
Office telephone: 011 559 4094 011 559 4420
Consultation with your lecturers is critical to clear up any confusion. However, the lecturers will not re-lecture the topic
during consultation hours. When you consult, you must demonstrate that you have studied the theory and applied your
mind. The lecturers reserve the right to change consultation times. Any changes will be communicated on Moodle
and/or posted outside the office door of the concerned lecturer. Moodle Announcements are sent to your UJ email
address. Please ensure you check and use your UJ email on regular basis.
3. Lecture and Practical times
LECTURE DATES, VENUES AND TIMES
COMMERCE
100
MONDAY 12:10 – 13:45
B LES 100
(Lecture)
ACCOUNTING ECONOMICS 100 INTRODUCTION
100 TO LAW 100
11:20 – 12:55
TUESDAY 08:00 – 09:35 13:00 – 13h45
D LAB K03
A LES G02 B LES 100
(Practical)
(Lecture) (Lecture)
ACCOUNTING 100 COMMERCE BUSINESS
MATHEMATICS
12:10 – 13:45 100
100
WEDNESDAY A LES G02 13:50 – 14:35
14:40 – 16:15
(Lecture) B LES 100
B LES 100
(Lecture)
(Lecture)
INTRODUCTION ECONOMICS
TO LAW 100
100
11:20 – 12:55
THURSDAY 13:00 – 14:35
D LAB K03
B LES 100
(Lecture)
(Lecture)
BUSINESS ACCOUNTING
MATHEMATICS 100
100
10:30 – 12:05
FRIDAY 08:50 – 10:25
D LAB K03
D LAB K03
(Practical)
(Lecture)
Note: PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR INDIVIDUAL TIMETABLES FOR TUTORIAL DATES AND TIMES. LECTURERS
WILL COMMUNICATE DETAILS PERTAINING TO TUTORIALS
4. Prescribed Literature
Module Edition Title Author
Accounting 6th Fundamentals of Financial Accounting 6th Mohammadali Haji, Mohohlo,
100 Edition (no previous editions) Sibiya and Sihiya
Business 14th Introductory Mathematical Analysis: For Ernest F Haeussler; Richard S.
Mathematics Business, Economics and the life and social Paul; Richard J. Wood
100 sciences
Commerce 100 2nd Management (International Edition) Daft, R.L., Benson, A. & Henry, B.
Economics 100 Fundamental Economic Theory for Greyling, L, van Zyl, G and
Business (e-book) Wentzel, A.
Introduction to 6th Commercial law Nagel et al
Law 100 5th Beginner's Guide for Law Students D Kleyn (Viljoen, F, Zitzke, E,
Madi, P.)
5. Assessment opportunities
Students are required to write all assessments during the semester. Each module above will have different rules for
the assessment opportunities. Please refer to that subject’s learning guide for more specific details. Applications for
sick assessments must be followed according to the Departmental policy.
The assessment opportunities are guidelines to test that you understand the topics taught during the semester. The topics
that will be tested and further instructions regarding the assessment opportunities will be given in lectures/ULink.
Please take note that each module will comprise different assessments in order to arrive at the number of assessments
that will be required to ensure you achieve the continuous assessment opportunities in order to pass the module.
For example, you may be expected to complete and submit:
• Tutorials
• Objective tests
• Continuous assessments (in various formats)
• Assignments (written or performing oral presentations)
• Semester assessments and
• Final assessments.
You must take note that this will differ from module to module.
Therefore, we suggest that you plan carefully after you have worked through each of your modules’ Learning
Guides to establish your deadlines and plan accordingly.
Please refer to each module’s learning guide for weighting and mark allocations.
Module AO 1 SAO 1 AO 2 SAO 2 AO3
Accounting 100 12 March 19 March 5 May 15 May 29 May
Business Mathematics 100 14 March 20 March 9 May 19 May 5 June
Commerce 100 12 May 20 May
Economics 100 10 March 18 March 7 May 16 May 2 June
Introduction to Law 100 17 March 24 March 14 May 21 May 9 June
SICK TESTS
Please refer to each module’s learning guide for policies and procedures regarding
applications for replacement/sick assessments. Sick notes will be verified. There will be
zero tolerance for transgressions.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO SICK TESTS FOR A MISSED SICK TEST!!!!!
6. Compilation of final mark and pass requirements
Please refer to each module’s learner guide for specific rules and requirements pertaining to the calculation of final
marks.
7. BAcc Programme Co-ordinators
BAcc Programme Ms Marianne Wasserman Ms Mmatshepho Ngwenya
(Mothabela)
Co-ordinators
Office number: C Ring 722 C Ring 732
Consultation hours: By Appointment By Appointment
Office telephone: 011 559 3413 011 559 4169
Grievance procedures:
Should any student have a grievance concerning their lecturer, administration of a course or any other module-related
grievance, the following procedure should be followed:
▪ The individual student should raise his/her grievance directly with the relevant module lecturer.
▪ If a student feels uncomfortable raising his/her grievance directly with the relevant lecturer, he/she may ask the
elected class representative to raise the grievance on their behalf with the relevant lecturer.
▪ If the lecturer and student/class representative cannot solve the particular grievance, the issue will then be
referred to the relevant subject head, and after that;
▪ To the Course Coordinator; and
▪ Only then the Deputy Head of the Department of Accountancy.
8. Career advisors’ information
The career advisors will be able to help with the following:
▪ Planning of subjects on B Acc and B Com Accounting degrees
▪ Advice about the following possible Honours degrees:
o Professional Accounting Honours
o CA Honours / PGDAS
o Financial Management / PGDA Fin
▪ Advice about the BCTA programme
▪ Advice on credits to students from other universities/degrees (Only for modules offered in the Department of
Accountancy)
The career advisors will be available on the following days:
Day Lecturer Telephone Email address Office no:
Monday Reinette van Gaalen 011 559 4431
[email protected] C-Ring 751
Tuesday Marelize Malan 011 559 2868 [email protected] D-Ring 637
Wednesday Marianne Wassermann 011 559 3413 [email protected] C-Ring 722
Thursday Jurie Wessels 011 559 4756 [email protected] C-Ring 731
Friday Siphamandla Makhaya 011 559 3451 [email protected] C-Ring 730
9. College Officers
For any queries to the college, please refer to the relevant college officer below:
Surname A - JA JE - MAH MAI - MBA MBE – MOT MOU – NKO NKU – SHW SIA – Z
s
Contact Mr E Mr M
person Ms L Moemi Mr J Simelane Mrs K de Buys Mr O Mereyotlhe Mrs R Block
Mkhonza Ncamphalala
(Lebogang) (Jacob) (Kathleen) (Oratilwe) (Rochelle)
(Edwin) (Mncedisi)
Office
number A- Ring 222 A -Ring 231 A Ring 230 A -Ring 227 A -Ring 220 A -Ring 217 A -Ring 214
Telephon 011 559- 011 559 -
e number 011 559 -2764 011 559- 2475 011 559- 4039 011 559- 2725 011 559 -4138
3919 4091
Email smkhomza@u
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected].
[email protected] [email protected] address
[email protected] j.ac.za .za .za za a .za
