Accounting
Overview
Prepare yourself for an exciting career as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) in our accredited Accounting program. If you're interested in applying to the Accounting (Co-op) major, apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) code DCG.
If you're interested in applying to the Accounting major without co-op or are a student with previous post-secondary studies, apply via OUAC code DBG. Note: Students with previous post-secondary studies can only opt into a co-op program after the completion of a transfer-credit assessment.
Our Commerce program's Accounting major provides excellent preparation for an exciting career as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). Our program is accredited by CPA Ontario and if you complete all required courses, you will be eligible to enter the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP). You will acquire up-to-date knowledge and develop the professional judgment and critical thinking skills that are essential for today’s—and tomorrow’s—professional accountants.
Accounting graduates who are eligible for CPA PEP can apply to our Graduate Diploma in Accounting, which allows you to complete the first four modules of the PEP during the summer following graduation.
When I first started in the Commerce program here, I quickly fell in love with the people. The first day of Orientation, I met a group of incredible friends who are still by my side three years later. After attending a CPA Ontario Networking Session, I decided that the accounting path was perfect for me. The professors here want you to succeed, and will give you the connections you need to set yourself up for the career you want. Because of the opportunities given to me by the university, I have already received full-time job offers for when I graduate in 2022. Hannah Oegema Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Accounting, International Business minor Class of 2022
Admissions
Admissions
Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent and one of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent.
Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
| Last year's cut-off | 70 per cent |
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| Expected cut-off | low 70s |
The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our :
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Career opportunities
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Banker
- Consultant
- Controller
- Credit Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Planner
- Tax Accountant
Experiential learning
You will gain hands-on experience as you learn how to apply theory to the processes of business decision-making and problem-solving. Our Accounting major includes the opportunity to participate in internship work placements (locally or abroad) or Capstone study projects in which you work within a team to provide consulting services to one of our industry partners.
Our emphasis on experiential learning also includes the integration of case study analysis, computer simulations, field-based projects and problem-solving activities into our courses. In addition, students can enrich their opportunities for experiential learning by participating in and .
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Sample courses
The first two years of the program have a common curriculum featuring simulations, teamwork and case studies. In your third year, students can proceed to the Accounting major.
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For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the academic calendar and course catalogue of Loading.... Courses are subject to change without notice.
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