Diploma in Business - Accounting
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 9,389 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance learning, On-Campus
* for on-campus | for online: $6,180
Introduction
The Business - Accounting Ontario College Diploma program balances accounting theory with tools used in the industry. This two-year program equips you with the essential skills for various entry-level accounting positions.
Learn how to complete accounting tasks, from conducting bookkeeping responsibilities to preparing financial statements and personal income tax returns. Expand your knowledge of various business concepts including economics and finance.
Explore accounting concepts while sharpening your communication, math, and technological skills. Courses incorporate accounting software to strengthen your computer literacy and provide you with up-to-date technical skills, which are essential in this field.
In the program`s final semester, you have the opportunity to apply for a work placement to practice your skills in a real work setting. See Additional Information for eligibility requirements.
Students considering a professional accounting designation or an accounting credential are advised to make inquiries with the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario) before deciding to complete this program. See Additional Information for further details.
Ideal Students
This program is well-suited for students who:
- Enjoy problem-solving and critical-thinking activities
- Are inquisitive and have an analytical nature
- Can work well independently and in a group
- Are detail-oriented, organized and adaptable
- Are comfortable using a variety of computer applications
- Possess a high standard of ethics
Admissions
Curriculum
Level 01
- ACC2201 Financial Accounting I
- BUS2301 Business Computer Applications
- ENL1813B Communications I
- MGT2201 Business Fundamentals
- QUA2210 Basic Business Mathematics
Level 02
- ACC2202 Financial Accounting II
- ACC2343 Spreadsheet Applications
- ECO2200 Economic Issues
- ENL1823B Communications II
- FIN2230 Finance
Level 03
- ACC2209 Financial Accounting III
- ACC2233 Management Accounting I
- ACC2262 Introduction to Personal Taxation
- ACC2385 Accounting Software Applications
English General Education Elective (choose 1)
- ENL1725 Canadian Identity
- ENL1726 Symbols, Text, and Meaning
- ENL1798 Contemporary Canadian Issues
- ENL1825 Communication Dynamics
- ENL1829 The Art of Oratory
Level 04
- ACC2211 Payroll and Compliance
- ACC2234 Management Accounting II
- ACC2265 Audit Principles and Business Issues
Elective (choose 1)
- ACC0012 Integrated Accounting Practice
- ACC0044 Work Experience
Choose one from equivalencies
- GED0214C General Education Elective
Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Record financial transactions in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships, private enterprises, publicly accountable enterprises, and non-profit organizations
- Prepare and present financial statements, reports, and other documents in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and private enterprises
- Contribute to recurring decision-making by applying fundamental management accounting concepts
- Prepare individuals` income tax returns and basic tax planning in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
- Analyze organizational structures, the interdependence of functional areas, and the impact those relationships can have on financial performance
- Analyze, within a Canadian context, the impact of economic variables, legislation, ethics, technological advances, and the environment on an organization's operations
- Outline the elements of an organization`s internal control system and risk management
- Contribute to recurring decision-making by applying fundamental financial management concepts
- Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment, and environmental stewardship
Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue employment opportunities including entry-level positions in accounts receivables or payables or bookkeeping responsibilities. Roles include accounting assistant; accounts payable clerk; accounts receivable clerk; bookkeeper; and payroll clerk.
This program prepares you for entry-level positions in:
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Payables and receivables
- Taxation
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