36 Ruey shiuan (James) Chang was announced as one of the top ten finest at the gradstar sa awards 2019. the uJ intangibles team, mentored by amanda mhlongo, dr Adele oosthuizen and kevin thomas, competed in the final round of the Cgma Emerging leaders competition as one of the toP 3 in the country. (8) the postgraduate diploma in Accounting sciences (CtA) 4ir project saw the CtA students addressing the role of artificial intelligence, big data and block chain technology on the accounting profession. Particularly, the opportunities and threats of these on both to the profession and the accountant, in preparing future accountants to be beneficiaries of the fourth industrial revolution (4ir). (9 and 10) Excellent student performance was recognised at the annual student merit awards, supported by various industry partners. (11) Alumni relAtions And Achievements in september 2019, the department of Commercial accounting hosted its first alumni homecoming function where students and lecturers reconnected. (12) the overall winner of the sAiCA top 35-under-35 Competition 2019, ms mpho mookapele, obtained her BCom Accounting degree at uJ in 2006. (13) ms Judith Kipa, uJ academic trainee 2018, was announced as the no 1 candidate in the sAit tax professional itC Assessment 2019. (14) sociAl responsiveness the department of Commercial Accounting invests in upliftment initiatives for the community, and staff and students alike play a role in doing so. our lecturers provided extra classes to high school learners at various schools in soweto. high school teachers are also empowered through information sessions on accounting teaching approaches and exam preparation. the department has also adopted Ekukhanyeni Creche in diepkloof, which receives continuous support through contributions. (15)
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