REGISTRATIONS OPEN 14 February 2024!

Who should register to participate?

Grade 10, 11 & Grade 12 learners who have chosen maths and accounting as school subjects.

How does it work?

Grade 10 learners

• Will write x2 multiple choice online assessments for each subject.
• They will be judged on the use of their syllabi knowledge, analytical and critical skills to determine the MOST correct answer.

Grade 11 learners

• Will write an online assessment followed by a final exam with a twist, where they will be given the answers for each subject.
• They will be judged on the use of their syllabi knowledge, analytical and critical skills to determine the MOST correct answer.

Grade 12 learners

The entire project is open-ended, leaving entrants to formulate their own approach to researching information, solving problems and reaching their objectives.

• Grade 12 learners will receive a case study that should be used to develop business ideas and solutions.
• The case study approach will incorporate the principles of accounting and maths in a business context.
• There will be two consecutive submissions in total, each building on from the last.
• The first submission will be due at the end of June and the second, end of July.
  Grade 12 learners can enter individually OR in a group of up to FIVE team members.

SAIPA will help learners prepare before submissions and assessments SAIPA will hold special support classes to help learners prepare for both the assessments and submissions. Teachers are welcome to attend too.We will communicate the details of these classses after registration has closed.

What happens after the last submission or exams

• After reviewing and assessing the grade 10 assessments, grade 11 exams and both submissions from grade 12 contestants, learners or teams will be shortlisted.
• Grade 12 contestants’ final challenge will be presented before a panel of judges.
• Contestants will be judged on their ability to research, conceptualise and communicate their assumptions based on the case study challenge.
• This will include appraisal of how they applied both their accounting and maths skills when developing the proposal, financial statements, a basic business plan and other reports.
• Team members may also be asked to evaluate each other’s contributions and performance while lone competitors will evaluate themselves.

Selected members of the accounting, business and academic communities will be invited to preside as Olympiad judges.

Winners stand a chance to win amazing prizes from sponsors and will be announced during a prestigious awards ceremony at SAIPA’s Accounting iNdaba held in November 2024.

REGISTRATION

• Grade 10 and 11 learners can only enter as individuals.
• Grade 12 learners can enter as individuals or can ask their teacher to register them as a group.
• Schools may enter as many learners as they wish.
• All registrations are FREE for all entrants, in all grades.

Contact us

If you have any queries, please contact Zinhle Mdhlalose at namo@saipa.co.za or send a WhatsApp message to 082 300 4649.

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