Grade 12 Accounting curriculum in preparing students for the Bachelor of Accounting programme

Abstract

This article aims to offer significant insights regarding the degree to which the Accounting curriculum in grade 12 prepares students for the Bachelor of Accounting program. In South Africa, secondary school students traditionally select topics based on their intended occupations. For example, students aiming to obtain a Bachelor of Accounting enrol in a commercial path, with Accounting as one of their primary disciplines. The grade 12 accounting curriculum is considered suitable for preparing students for a Bachelor of Accounting degree. Nonetheless, there are significant deficiencies regarding the degree to which the grade 12 Accounting program equips students for a Bachelor of Accounting. This qualitative study utilised a constructivist framework and implemented a case study research approach. Two Bachelor of Accounting students and instructors were intentionally selected for semi-structured interviews. The acquired data was examined by theme analysis. The research indicated that deficiencies in the grade 12 curriculum of secondary education insufficiently equip students for a Bachelor of Accounting. The university curriculum significantly differs, as the teaching materials for the grade 12 Accounting syllabus are outdated, and the training is solely theoretical.  Given the aforementioned findings, this study advocates for an upgrade to the grade 12 Accounting curriculum. by incorporating insights from Bachelor of Accounting specialists and integrating data from various businesses. Additionally, the grade 12 curriculum must incorporate practical learning experiences to provide students with exposure to the program.

Keywords: {'name': 'Accounting Curriculum, Preparedness, Grade 12, Bachelor of Accounting, updated curriculum'}

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