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Short Learning Programme / 4IR Ethics for Accountants
Short Learning Programme

4IR Ethics for Accountants

Instructor
Teacher

Department of Accountancy

Last updated

14 Jan, 2026

About Course

Description:

The purpose of this short-learning programme is to introduce students specialising in accountancy, taxation, auditing and assurance, risk management and control, financial management, and management decision-making to different knowledge perspectives of ethics in the Fourth Industrial Revolution within the field of accounting and commerce.

Admission Requirements:

The minimum admission requirement is a completed secondary education or an equivalent NQF level 5 qualification.  

A degree or advanced diploma or equivalent qualification at NQF level 7 is recommended. 

This SLP will only be offered if there is sufficient interest.

Course Curriculum

• Background to ethics within 4IR.

• Where artificial intelligence (AI) could replace humans, and where they can.

• Ethics of algorithms: Convening, observation, probability, and timeliness. 

• Transparency and bias of algorithms.

• How the machine thinks specifically opacity in machine learning algorithms.

• Liability rules and artificial intelligence.

• The threat of algocracy. 

Your Instructors

Department of Accountancy

Department of Accountancy

Instructor

Course Dates

  • Enrollment Opens: Monday, 05 Jan 2026
  • Enrollment Closes: Wednesday, 30 Sep 2026
  • Course Starts: Monday, 12 Jan 2026
  • Course Ends: Monday, 30 Nov 2026
4IR Ethics for Accountants
R 5190.00*

*2026 pricing.

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This course includes:
Duration 40 hours
Focus Area Digital revolution
Accredited No
NQF Level n/a
Mode of Delivery Self-paced
Skill Level Intermediate
Start Date 1/12/2026