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SAICA-endorsed online programmes aligned with the CA of the Future curriculum. Supporting your journey to CA(SA)!
Welcome to the new edition of our quarterly newsletter. We've had some exciting updates since the last feature that we'd love to share with you! To our new students and readers, a warm welcome to the School of Professional Accounting. We're thrilled to have you join our community. Whether you're just starting your journey in accounting or furthering your expertise, we're here to support you every step of the way.
SAICA announcement
First up for discussion is the exciting news that we received in July: our Bridging Course is now officially recognised by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) for purposes of Associate General Accountant (South Africa)(AGA(SA))!
SAICA’s AGA(SA) designation is developed and built on competencies and pervasive qualities and skills that enable the holder to add value and succeed in an ever-changing economy and we're thrilled to have received this recognition.
Hear from our Head of School
After receiving this recognition, our esteemed Head of School, Johnathan Dillon, said, "Our School of Professional Accounting is proud of SAICA's AGA(SA) recognition of our Bridging Course that now provides prospective AGAs with an alternative bridging pathway from traditional accredited programmes. This recognition is based on the solid educational foundation that our Bridging Course provides for our SAICA-accredited PGDA, and also confirms that it provides the appropriate technical competence required to be developed by prospective AGAs. We are also excited at the option that the AGA(SA) designation provides our Bridging students,?as an alternative to completing PGDA, and look forward to continuing our partnership with SAICA in developing many more value-adding professional accountants."
Congratulations to our top PGDA achievers
We’re thrilled to celebrate all the students who passed their PGDA exams in the June 2023 cohort. We know that this journey is incredibly challenging, but your determination and commitment have truly paid off!
A special shout-out goes to the top 10 achievers in this class—your exceptional results are a testament to your hard work. We’re incredibly proud of all of you and look forward to seeing your successes in the years to come!
Welcome to our new team members!
If you haven't yet met them, meet our new team members who have joined us at the School of Professional Accounting:
??Michelle De Lange (Senior Lecturer Management Accounting & Finance)
??Laura Gregory (Lecturer BCom in Accounting)
??Leandra Martin (Junior Lecturer BCom in Accounting).
Each of these incredible women brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to their role. We're extremely excited to welcome them onboard to our various teams within our school and see the value they will bring to all of our students!
Meet the SSD team
For all the new students and subscribers, we'd like to also introduce you to/ remind you of your dedicated Student Support and Development Advisers (SSDAs).
In a nutshell, the team offers guidance and holistic support that caters to the well-being and ability to succeed while on our programmes. This form of support extends beyond academic support and is often tailored to student needs. Additionally, SSDAs create communities and platforms that can provide students with support and guidance whilst navigating the challenges of student life.?
Don't hesitate to reach out to chat with any one of them for assistance.
Milpark merchandise store
Say hello to our all-new Milpark merchandise store! Here, you can find all the goodies you’d like, from apparel to fun items and more! You can even get exclusive PGDA alumni hoodies! Explore our collection and show your school spirit! PS: Don't forget to tag us in your pictures on social media (you might get featured on our page).
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Information session catch-up
In case you missed any of the information sessions that were hosted in the past couple of months, here are the links for you to watch the recordings and get all the information you need before applying! Stay tuned for more amazing sessions coming your way in the next couple of months!
??PGDA & Bridging course: Watch the recording
??BCom in Accounting: Watch the recording
??Stay in the loop: Follow us on Crowdcast for future webinars
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Our virtual Career Day
In August we hosted our second successful virtual Career Day and had an excellent line-up of companies that participated. We'd like to extend another massive thank you to all those who attended, especially to the brands for their support.
Our lineup included: RSM; PwC; BDO; AGSA; Moore SA; and Tuffias Sandberg. The feedback from our students was a resounding success and we couldn't have done it without the amazing attendance and engagement in the sessions.
Make sure you're following us on all our social channels to be informed of the next one taking place in 2025!
BCom in Accounting applications are open
Applications for our 2025 intake of the BCom in Accounting programme are officially open! If you’re looking to qualify as a Chartered Accountant, we offer the BCom in Accounting as a first step on the path to get you to CA(SA), successfully.
Head over to our website to apply and start your journey to CA(SA) with us – our team (in the picture above) can't wait to welcome you!
Join our PGDA & Bridging Course waitlist
The applications for our February 2025 intakes for our PGDA and Bridging Course are opening soon! Make sure you've joined the waitlist for the programme of your choice and get notified as soon as applications open:
Download our PGDA factsheet
Our SAICA-accredited CTA represents a new way of approaching your CTA with a focus on support, flexibility and interaction so that you can maximise your potential.
If you're interested in finding out more about our Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and what it takes to get you to CA(SA), download our PGDA factsheet and get all the information you need in one place.
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June 2024 ITC exam
Congratulations to all who passed the June 2024 ITC exam! All your hard work, late nights, and dedication have paid off! We're proud to celebrate this incredible achievement with you.
When commenting on the performance of Milpark’s graduates, Mandi Olivier [Senior Executive: Pre-qualification Professional Development at SAICA] said: “We believe strongly in Milpark's educational model and are very pleased with their significant contribution to the CA pipeline. SAICA is also working closely with SAICA-endorsed academic programme providers to get to the bottom of how to systematically improve these results and transformation of the industry.”
Our Head of School, Johnathan Dillon, also said, "May those who were unsuccessful not lose hope as we still firmly believe that success awaits you." We've got you. You've got this.
News articles
We've published several news articles since our last newsletter covering topics from student success stories to experiences of our BCom in Accounting and more! Be sure to get up to date and read them here:
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