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The University of Pretoria has once again achieved a 100% pass rate in the January 2024 The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Initial Test of Competence (ITC).Four of UP’s candidates made it into the top 5, with the top performing candidate nationally being a UP alumni. This is the second year in a row that a UP candidate has come out tops nationally. This is a resounding success for the institution. Our 100% pass rate once again affirms the quality of our teaching and learning and demonstrates that UP continues to be a leader in the training of chartered accountants. UP is ranked first in South Africa for the Accounting and Finance subject areas in the 2023 QS Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings by Subject.Congratulations to all the UP candidates who sat in these exams. Well done, we are proud of your achievements!Read more https://bit.ly/3xmp3a2. #ProudlyUP #UPEMS4Ever #FlyAtUP

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Join our academics, Prof Margaret Chitiga-Mabugu, Dean of the UP Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, Prof Wesley Rosslyn-Smith, Director of the Centre for the Future of Work (CFoW), and Prof Derick De Jongh, Director of the Albert Luthuli Leadership Institute, University of Pretoria as they join other experts and academics to discuss sustainability, equitable research, and employability at the inaugural THE Pan-Africa Universities Summit.

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A hearty congratulations to Dr Mampho Modise on her appointment as a Deputy Governor at the South African Reserve Bank. We are proud to see UP Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences alumni making their mark in service of the country once they graduate with world-class qualifications from UP. Fun fact: Mampho joins a list of former alumni and academics in the Faculty of EMS who also served at the SARB:- Prof Ernst Arndt, alumnus and former Dean was the Deputy Governor from 1 July 1951 to 30 June 1961-Prof Daantjie Franzsen, former HOD of Economicswas the Deputy Governor from 1 July 1961 and Senior Deputy Governor from July 1971 to 30 June 1976-Dr Gerhard de Kock, alumnus and former part-time lecturer in the Department of Economics was Deputy Governor from 1 July 1971, Senior Deputy Governor from 1 July 1976 and Governor from 1 January 1981 (position held until his death on 7 August 1989)- Dr Chris Stals, alumnus and former part-time lecturer in the Department of Economics was Deputy Governor from 1 April 1976, Senior Deputy Governor from 1 January 1981 to 31 August 1985 and Governor from 8 August 1989 to 7 August 1999 We wish you all the best during your term in office Mampho!#ProudlyUP #UPEMS4Ever

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The African Public Policy Network (African-PPN) is excited to inaugurate its initiatives with a workshop titled “Policy Scholars in the City”, co-hosted by the UP Public Policy Hub (PPH) and the School of Public Management and Administration (SPMA) in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of Pretoria.African-PPN serves as an international platform for collaboration in research and teaching among African public policy scholars within Africa and across the globe. It aims to globalise African public policy studies and scholars, operating under the umbrella of the International Public Policy Association as both a regional network and an organised section.Through partnerships with the SPMA and the PPH, African-PPN aims to strengthen emerging initiatives that directly or indirectly support African governments in their pursuits towards achieving emergent and strategic plan objectives.This workshop aims to serve as a platform to foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration among scholars and policymakers. Interested participants can get more detailed information here https://bit.ly/3IICxPC and are encouraged to share this within their networks.

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In honour of the memory of the late accounting lecturer Lizette Kotze, UP's Department of Accounting has established a support fund, which aims to address the diverse needs of students, ensuring that her spirit of compassion and support lives on."The establishment of the Lizette Kotze Support Fund is a profound tribute to a remarkable educator whose impact on our academic community was immeasurable, Professor Margaret Chitiga-Mabugu, Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, said. “This fund represents not only a memorial to her legacy of compassion and support but also a beacon of hope for our students facing various challenges. Through this initiative, we honour Lizette's dedication to both her research and her students, ensuring that her spirit continues to inspire and uplift future generations of scholars at UP.Read more and get details of how you can donate: https://bit.ly/437XvRm.

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Why #womeninleadership matter?ELENI YITBAREK - Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the University of Pretoria shares her views.#internationalwomensday #internationalwomensday2024 #WomenOfUP

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As we celebrate International Women's Day today, we congratulate Prof Nara F. M. on her appointment as the new Chair in Municipal Finance at the University of Pretoria's African Tax Institute, effective from 1 March 2024. Prof Monkam is currently an Associate Professor of Public Economics in the Department of Economics and Head of the Public Policy Hub at the University of Pretoria.The Chair in Municipal Finance is dedicated to confronting the challenges encountered by African cities and smaller municipalities head-on. With a focus on property taxation, land-based financing tools, expenditure needs, and urban planning, it aims to address these challenges effectively.It is envisioned to have a substantial impact in three main areas: research and research collaboration, teaching and learning, and community engagement. Through transdisciplinary and innovative research, it will inform policy decisions and drive sustainable development across African cities.Academics, policymakers, development partners, stakeholders, and communities are invited to get involved with the Chair.Read more: bit.ly/48N6Uz8Congratulations Prof Nara F. M. on your appointment!#WomenLead #InternationalWomen’sMonth #universityofpretoria #ProudlyUP #internationalwomensday #WomenofUP

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#UPEXPERTOPINION: Truth about taxesDr Sansia Blackmore, a senior lecturer in the African Tax Institute writes that tax morality is a double-edged sword because the revenue handed over by weary taxpayers has not been used to build a transformed, inclusive, and just society. "Tax morality hinges on whether taxes are used, in our case, to pay for a transformed, inclusive future. This raises a sticky question: what is a moral taxpayer to do when taxes cease to serve the common good and are diverted towards elite interests? Should moral taxpayers pay taxes that are no longer morally justifiable?" she asks in an opinion piece. Read more:bit.ly/436CUgd#taxes #universityofpretoria #taxexperts

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