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Developing professional competence in accounting graduates: An action research study

Published in: South African Journal of Accounting Research
Volume 34 , issue 2 : Challenges for Academics educating Accounting Professionals in South Africa , 2020 , pages: 161–181

DOI: 10.1080/10291954.2020.1727080

Author(s): Shaun Parsons College of Accounting, South Africa , Bette Davidowitz Department of Chemistry, South Africa , Paul Maughan College of Accounting, South Africa

Keywords: assessment , blended learning , case study , competence , professional accountant , action research

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Abstract

In 2014, the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) introduced the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) as its final professional examination. The APC is an eight-hour case study assessing both the technical knowledge and pervasive skills that together represent the professional competence required of accountants entering the profession. In order to write the APC, candidates must first complete a preparatory programme designed to develop professional competence.

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