From high-school sciences to university accounting in South Africa: how prior learning affects students’ success
Orifha Sinthumule,
Innocent Zitha
Abstract:Enrolling students in accounting programs based on their proficiency in English, Mathematics, and Accounting is a prevalent practice in many South African institutions of higher learning. However, certain institutions admit students into accounting programs based solely on their proficiency in English and Mathematics. This study posits that such students encounter challenges in acclimating to the accounting science milieu, consequently impeding their academic success. The research draws from the assessment of … Show more
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