CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ACCOUNTING (CIMA)
Cometsa Human Capital Investments (Unit: Learning & Development Academy)

ABOUT COMETSA HUMAN CAPITAL INVESTMENTS

Cometsa was established on the 1st August 1997, initially as a non-profit sport development organization. It has since diversified into other areas of development. The profit making operations, offered under Tsima Cometsa Management, were introduced in the second half of 2008. Our Philosophy states: We apply our Minds to the Journey that takes us to our Destiny (The Mind; The Journey; The Destiny). The Vision is to work toward the future that will become an inspirational legacy for many generations

The Cometsa Philosophy is entrenched and Vision achieved by (Cometsa Mission): Developing the people from rural and urban communities into becoming socially responsible entrepreneurs & leaders, guided by the universally accepted social enterprise development philosophies, social entrepreneurship movement and networks. Embracing the social entrepreneurship, forging national and international alliances (with like-minded associates) in implementing our marketing models,  and  ensuring strong Cometsa presence at national and international public forums that are relevant to our businesses; and volunteering Cometsa expert knowledge when required by public and private institutions that are charged with formulating and revising policies and legislations.

All Cometsa organizations adhere to the following Values: Promotion of diversity; Creation of harmony; Inter-cultural understanding; Entrenchment of professionalism; Encouragement of creativity; and Commitment to efficiency.

Cometsa strives to achieve the following long-term business objectives: Develop the talent for the current and future business challenges; Prepare the talent through the vocational academies of Cometsa and external associates; Employ the youth through on the job training at Cometsa (dual training approach), to ensure long term employability; Purposefully create development and growth space for the youth at Cometsa; by appointing them into roles based on their potential and taking them through career paths tailor made to occupy positions of management and leadership; Grow and develop our own customers and markets; and building long term relationships; Ensure the implementation of a progressive Service Centres managed by Cometsa Shared Services; and develop Cometsa Resource Centre and entrench reading, studying and continuous learning (life-long learning) as corner stone of Cometsa organizations

Cometsa Human Capital Investments (CHCI) is a business unit of Tsima Cometsa Management and is offering the following services: Learning & Development, Human Capital Consulting, International Talent Mobility Services (including Immigration Services) and Recruitment/Placements & Executive Search

CIMA LISTED TUITION PROVIDER

Cometsa Human Capital Investments (CHCI), (division of Tsima Cometsa Management) is a listed tuition provider of The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), London, UK, www.cimaglobal.com. The CHCI is offering face to face lectures at Cometsa House, Klopper Park, Isando. Depending on the number of participants and the availability of training rooms, CHCI is able to offer onsite lectures, i.e. at the client’s premises.

PROGRESSION TOWARD CIMA PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

The CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting offers a solid grounding in the basics of management accounting, financial accounting, and business. It is also a stepping stone towards the CIMA Professional Qualification (which is built on three learning pillars: Management Accounting, Business Management and Financial Management.  CIMA qualification focuses on accounting for business – every aspect of it., and that equips people to rise to any organizational challenge and opportunity that come their way. Because CIMA training is designed to be fit for purpose throughout industry, commerce, not-for-profit and public sector organizations, it produces people with financial prowess who also understand the intricacies of management. Chartered Management Accountants have the ability to work across a variety of senior roles leading to fantastic career prospects and high earning potential.
The CIMA Professional Qualification is seen as a passport to global employability because it is portable and highly valued by employers.

CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ACCOUNTING (CBA) FEES PER MODULE, PER YEAR (PAYABLE TO COMETSA); 01/02/2010 – 30/05/2010

Note: Tuition fees must be paid in full per course before attending the classes. All the fees exclude VAT.

FEBRUARY TO APRIL SESSIONS (1/2/2010 – 30/4/2010): CHCI COLLEGE FACE TO FACE LECTURES AT COMETSA CLUB HOUSE, 13 SOMER STR, KLOPPER PARK, ISANDO

Note: The lectures start on the 1st February 2010.

PRESCRIBED BOOKS: CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ACCOUNTING (CIMA)
ORDER FROM:  COMETSA TRADING ENTERPRISES

EXAMINATION INFORMATION - 2010

MAY 2010 EXAMINATION REVISION CLASSES (3/5/2010 – 8/5/2010).
FEES PER WEEK: COMETSA MEMBERS = R 1,250.00. 
NON-MEMBERS = R 1,800.00

AUGUST TO OCTOBER SESSIONS (2/8/2010 – 29/10/2010): CHCI COLLEGE FACE TO FACE LECTURES AT COMETSA CLUB HOUSE, 13 SOMER STR, KLOPPER PARK, ISANDO,

NOVEMBER 2010 EXAMINATION REVISION CLASSES (1/11/2010 – 6/11/2010).
FEES PER WEEK: COMETSA MEMBERS = R 1,250.00. NON-MEMBERS = R 1,800.00

INDEPENDENTLY BOOKABLE DEVELOPMENT CAMPS & WORKSHOPS AT EZEMVELO NATURE RESERVE
www.ezemvelo.co.za

Development Camps & Workshops (at Ezemvelo Nature Reserve): Leadership development and empowerment; Develop self-discovery, self-awareness & self appreciation; Develop self mastery; Contextualise the challenges facing the CIMA students; Appreciation of eco-tourism and wild life; Create environmental awareness and care; Appreciate the beauty and South Africa’s natural heritage; Entrepreneurship development; Encourage and develop positive attitude toward life; Harness and positively channel the students energy; Stage career and vocational conversations; Enjoy the activities offered by Ezemvelo Nature Reserve, www.ezemvelo.co.za

INDEPENDENTLY BOOKABLE ADVISORY SESSIONS AND ONE-ON-ONE LECTURE WITH COMETSA CIMA STUDENT ADVISOR:
MR BARRY DORAN

Barry is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with 19 years of international commercial experience with a proven track record as a decision maker and action taker. He is a practical business professional with a passionate and entrepreneurial drive for enabling businesses to achieve breakthrough results.
His infectious ambition and strategic vision, combined with his strong people skills has been essential to his success in identifying and driving solutions to business critical issues.
Education:

• Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland: Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), Chartered Accountancy (1989 – 1992)

Experience:

• Regional Director of Finance: Africa at Motorola Inc. (July 2005 – August 2009; 4 years, 2months)
• EMEA Finance Controller: New Business Development at Motorola (January 2004 – June 2005; 1 year, 6 months)
• EMEA Bid & Quote Finance Manager: Motorola Networks Business (July 2002 – December 2003; 1 year, 6 months)
• UK Finance Manager: Motorola Networks Business (July 2000 – July 2002, 2 years, 1 month)
• Corporate Auditor: Motorola (July 1997 – July 2000; 3 years, 1 month)
• Audit Manager: PMG Audit (June 1995 – June 1997; 2 years, 1 month)
• Senior Auditor and Accountant: Oliver Freaney & Company (July 1988 – June 1995, 7 years)
• Senior Accountant & Consultant: Spicer & Oppenheim, New Zealand (January 1994 – December 1994, 1 year)

COMETSA CIMA PROGRAMME COORDINATOR
MR NTOKOZO THUNGO

My career aspiration is to be in an Accounting/Finance environment where professionalism, growth and development is highly regarded as a main priority and I am prepared to grow my career through the development programmes that you provide. I will like to use my accounting skills to boost the productivity as well as good reputation.
Personal attributes:

• Good computer literacy with a sound Microsoft office, internet usage and pastel accounting v6.0
• Ability to communicate fluently both in writing and verbally.
• Analytical and innovative thinking have helped me to in various projects previously.
• While acting as a CIMA Programme Coordinator and Facilitator at COMETSA I have proven the variety of skills such as good problem solving, Trustworthy, decision-making and integrity.
• I am reliable in my work with good interpersonal skills since I have been working in a diverse environment.
• Working hard have been always part of my greatest skill to achieve and deliver best results.
• I can work effectively even under less supervision.
• I am very flexible and vibrant therefore I adapt too easy in an environment with various people that why I am a good team member.

Qualification: National Diploma in Financial Accounting (Durban University of Technology)

• Financial Accounting III (module 1&2);
• Cost and Management Accounting III (module 1&2);
• Auditing III (module 1&2);
• Advance law III (module 1&2);
• Taxation II (module 1&2);
• Business Information System III (module 1&2)

DIRECTIONS TO COMETSA CLUB HOUSE

Directions from Johannesburg – take R25 (Airport Road) to OR Tambo International Airport. Take Barbara Road off-ramp, opposite City Lodge, and immediately turn right over the high way into Barbara Road (direction Isando). After three traffic lights, turn right into Klopper Park at Spar. Go past the big Church on your left. At the bottom corner of the same Church turn left into Moregloed Street. Carry on for a couple of meters, until you see a green palisade fence on your right, at corner Moregloed and Somer Streets. Cometsa House is at 13 Somer Street, or 32 Moregloed Street. Use any of the two gates.
Directions from OR Tambo International Airport: take R25 toward Johannesburg. Take Barbara Road off-ramp, opposite AVIS on your right or Don Suites Hotel on your left, and immediately turn left into Barbara Road (direction Isando). After three traffic lights, turn right into Klopper Park at Spar. Go past the big Church on your left. At the bottom corner of the same Church turn left into Moregloed Street. Carry on for a couple of meters, until you see a green palisade fence on your right, at corner Moregloed and Somer Streets. Cometsa House is at 13 Somer Street, or 32 Moregloed Street. Use any of the two gates.

BANKING DETAILS

Upfront payment of the entrance fees can be done, and proof emailed to any of the above email addresses: Account name: Cometsa; Account number: 4058418449; Account type: Cheque ; Bank name: Absa Bank; Branch: Edenvale; Branch Code: 632 005