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Higher Certificate: Commerce: Cost and Management Accounting

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SAQA ID21077
NQF Level5
Credits160
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This Higher Certificate is a foundational commerce qualification focused on cost and management accounting within the Finance, Economics and Accounting field. It is positioned at NQF Level 5 and carries 160 credits, offering a basis for understanding accounting information used in organisational financial management and decision-making.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in building a foundation in commerce, cost accounting or management accounting may consider this qualification. It may be relevant to learners preparing for further study or work related to accounting and finance, subject to the applicable admission and employment requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may help prepare learners for further learning and for finance- or accounting-related work where its knowledge is relevant. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific mapped career outcomes are provided here.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational understanding of cost and management accounting
  • Ability to engage with accounting information in a commerce context

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Higher Certificate: Commerce: Cost and Management Accounting
SAQA ID
21077
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
160
Field
3
Subfield
Finance Economics and Accounting
Originator
Intec College
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

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Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.