Passion meets purpose

Posted on May 23, 2025

Dr Marchantia Pollock, chartered accountant turned academic, shares her journey from corporate finance to inspiring future accountants at UP.

UP secures 100% pass rate in SAICA’s IAC for third consecutive year

Posted on April 07, 2025

The University of Pretoria (UP) has once again secured a 100% pass rate in the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants' (SAICA) first professional examination, the Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) . This is the third consecutive year UP candidates achieved a 100% overall pass rate....

Serving the public to drive positive change

Posted on November 20, 2024

A desire to make a meaningful impact on society through knowledge and skills transfer prompted Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) alumnus, Tshegofatso Makgoba to pursue career in the accounting field. Following his keen interest in financial management and the role of accounting in...

UP Accounting lecturers trek a special Camino to raise funds for students in need

Posted on October 16, 2024

In a heartfelt tribute, three lecturers from the Department of Accounting at UP embarked on a Camino to raise funds for the Lizette Kotze Student Support Fund.

Celebrating Dr Lizette Kotze: UP lecturer’s posthumous PhD and lasting impact

Posted on September 09, 2024

Kotze's impact on UP and its students will be remembered for years to come. Her innovative teaching methods, boundless enthusiasm and deep empathy have left an enduring legacy. The posthumous award of her PhD is a fitting tribute to a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to education and the...

Young UP lecturer to serve on global accounting body

Posted on August 23, 2024

Mashile, an emerging researcher who has a background in accounting education, was selected from hundreds of applications to be an IFAC member.

Annual PGDAS Lunch: Inspiring Future Chartered Accountants

Posted on July 22, 2024

The Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences (PGDAS) is the final qualification needed to be eligible for the first Chartered Accountant board exam. This one-year program is challenging yet essential, preparing students for the professional world. To support our students during this demanding...

Academic achievers honoured at EMS Dean’s List ceremony

Posted on June 27, 2024

Forty alumni from the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences were honoured during the EMS Dean’s List ceremony. This annual event is hosted to celebrate the achievements of students who have maintained a high level of academic performance throughout their studies.