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The call for a new path for the profession of accountancy is strong and echoed across the country and globally. Valuing history but actively working to make sure that the future of the profession is inclusive and diverse and that’s what the University of Johannesburg (UJ) is working hard to bring about. The first South African Accounting History Centre was started by UJ in order to record the history of accountancy in South Africa and to endorse the social responsibility that comes with accountancy which is the ability to advise clients and offer assurance.
In 2008, UJ also made strides when they appointed their first black CA (SA) lecturer, Lyndsay Maseko and since his appointment Maseko has gone on to lecture in all four accountancy disciplines and has commented that UJ has given him the opportunity to challenge himself and explore all aspects of his interests.
Other than his lecturer position, Maseko also obtained a master’s degree in computer auditing; he is a shareholder, director and lecturer at APT, serves as the audit committee chairman of Safika Resources (Pty) Ltd. “I’m not in this for accolades. I’m in it to change lives,” Maseko said. He sees his position as unique as he has been given the chance to nurture, encourage and mould the next generation of accountants. And that in and of itself is UJ’s aim, to create a space and culture that is inclusive for those who were previously disadvantaged so that they might be encouraged to pursue their dreams and contribute towards creating a better South Africa.
