ITC FAQS

When do registrations open for the January 2024 ITC Preparatory Course?

2 October 2023

When do registrations close?

22 December 2023 at 10am

 

When do registrations open for the June 2024 ITC Preparatory Course?

tbc

When do registrations close?

tbc

 

 

Where do I register?

You can register online

 

Once I am registered, how do I go about changing my details?

If any subsequent changes to your registration needs to be made, you should contact us on info@uctboardcourse.co.za to effect changes.

 

What are the UCT Board Course’s contact details?

You can contact UCT Board Course on

Samantha Thompson: 021 650 5097
Janine Daniels: 021 650 5051

Email: info@uctboardcourse.co.za 

 

By when will I receive my invoice?

If you have indicated that your firm will be paying, then we will send your firm one bulk invoice after the start of the course. We will liaise with your firm directly.

If you have indicated that you will be paying, then we will send you an invoice via email. This will be sent within 24 to 48 hours after receipt of your confirmation email.

 

By when must payment be made for the ITC Preparatory Course?

Full payment will be due by 4 December 2023 (January ITC). If you receive your invoice after this date, due to joining later or waiting on your final results, then payment is due upon receipt of your invoice.

Full payment will be due by tbc (June ITC). If you receive your invoice after this date, due to joining later or waiting on your final results, then payment is due upon receipt of your invoice.

 

Who must I send my proof of payment to?

Please email proof of payment to janine.daniels@uctboardcourse.co.za

 

Must I send my proof of payment?

Yes, it is very important to email your proof of payment as this ensures that your payment will be allocated to your account.

 

What do I do if I only get my results after the course start date?

All firm candidates will get access to the course and you can start, even though you are waiting on final or supp results. You are not allowed to collect or request via courier your study material until you have received your final results. You will be an opportunity to collect study material directly from UCT on 14 December 2023 or alternatively this will be sent via courier. The content will be available online, so you won’t be disadvantaged in any way whilst you wait on the physical study pack. If you fail, you must let us know and we can cancel your registration and no costs will be incurred by yourself or the firm, provided that you did not collect/request the physical books.

PS. For the June ITC, all books will be sent via courier. There are no collection points.

 

When will lectures commence?

Online and face-to-face lectures will commence from 4 December 2023. The online lectures will be recorded.

Please click here to view the lecture schedule

 

Where do I find the lesson plan?

This will be made available to you when the course starts on 4 December 2023

 

Are attending the face-to-face and virtual lectures compulsory?

Joining the lectures online or in person are not compulsory; you can review recordings of the lectures online via our online learning website. It is highly encouraged that you attend and join if you are able to.

 

What if I can’t join lectures?

Lectures will be recorded should you wish to watch it at a later date.

 

 

Who will be lecturing?

All lecturers are full time Academics of the UCT College of Accounting. All who have been involved in, and teaching on the UCT PGDA course for a number of years. They have also been involved in setting questions for SAICA’s ITC exams.

What course material will I receive?

Course material consists of a suggested study day programme, course notes and a bank of tutorial questions.

 

When will I receive the course material?

Course material will be available from 4 December 2023

 

How do I access the online learning website?

You will automatically receive your login details to our online learning website via email from 1 December 2023. You should ensure that you register using a current email address. If any subsequent changes to your registration needs to be made you should contact us on
info@uctboardcourse.co.za to effect changes.

 

By when will I be able to access the online learning website?

Access will be granted from 1 December 2023, provided that your course fees are paid.

 

What will I be able to access on the online learning website?

The online learning website will contain the following:

• Course notes
• A bank of tutorial questions
• Lecture recordings
• Video resources
• Academic updates issued by the course lecturers
• Assessment questions
• Discussion forum

 

Will I be able to contact lecturers?

Lecturers will be available via a dedicated discussion forum on the online learning website.

 

Are the mock examinations (simulated ITC examinations) compulsory and how do I get a copy of the exam and solution?

These are for your benefit as preparation for the ITC. It is therefore in your best interest to attempt them. The mock examination (simulated ITC) will be loaded to the online learning website in January 2024. You will receive an email notification once the examination is available. You are expected to write the examinations on the specified days and self mark them against the solutions provided on the online learning website.

 

Are there venues for the mock exams?

No. These are self-study and self-evaluated examinations and you will thus write the examinations in your own time and mark them yourself.

Can I cancel my registration?

Yes, you will be able to cancel your registration at any time before the course starts or before you have received the study material at no cost to you or your firm/bursar.

 

What must I do to cancel my registration?

You must advise us in writing (via email) that you no longer wish to continue with the course to info@uctboardcourse.co.za

 

Are there any costs involved if I cancel my registration?

In the case that you did not pass your honours, did not access the platform nor receive study material = 100% refund.

In the case that you did not pass honours, did not receive study material, but logged onto the online learning website = 100% refund.

In the case that you did not pass honours,  but received study material = 50% refund

Study material, logged onto the online learning website, passed honours but could not write ITC exam due to unforeseen circumstances = 50% refund (this will be considered on a case by case basis – please contact us in this regard)

 

What if I am unsuccessful in my PGDA/CTA/HDipAcc in 2022?

You must advise us in writing (via email) that you no longer wish to continue with the course.

The normal cancellation rules will apply.

Where can I find the exam syllabus and support?

Information about the ITC exam syllabus is available from the SAICA website

 

What is the ITC exam date?

The exam will be written on 24 and 25 January 2024

 

How am I notified of the correct venue to write the exam?

SAICA will post you a letter with all the relevant details well in advance of the exam.

 

What is the cost of the exam?

Information regarding the cost of the ITC exam is available from the SAICA website

 

How do I register for the exam?

Information regarding registration for the ITC exam is available from the SAICA website

 

When do registrations open for the SAICA ITC exam?

Registrations for the ITC exam will open via the SAICA website. Please refer to this for relevant dates.