Business Administration - Accounting

Specialize with a challenging and rewarding career in accounting.

  • Students network with panelists from CPA, program graduates, and HR firms at the annual Accounting Career Event to learn about the current state of the industry, hiring statistics, and key trends
  • Eligible graduates can take advantage of a partnership with Nipissing University to complete a Bachelor of Commerce degree with one additional year of full-time study right here at Ottawa campus
  • Become proficient in current financial accounting software used in industry

Program Availability and Schedule

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Program Summary

Credential

Ontario College Advanced Diploma (3 Years)

Program Delivery

Program Code

Area of Interest

Business

School

School of Business and Hospitality

Campus

Ottawa

Earn a flexible diploma that shows you are aware of all areas of business, and that you also have specialized education in accounting.

Accounting is one of seven majors available to Business Administration students. This three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma program starts with three semesters, learning a variety of essential business skills, before ultimately deciding on a major....(read more)

Overview

Specialize with a challenging and rewarding career in accounting.

Earn a flexible diploma that shows you are aware of all areas of business, and that you also have specialized education in accounting.

Accounting is one of seven majors available to Business Administration students. This three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma program starts with three semesters, learning a variety of essential business skills, before ultimately deciding on a major.

The program prepares you for a challenging and rewarding career in the accounting industry. Accounting is often referred to as the backbone of business - businesses need skilled accountants to monitor financial accounts in order to operate effectively and efficiently.

This program enables you to provide businesses with the complete and accurate financial picture they need to thrive.

Study all major areas of accounting including:

  • financial accounting
  • managerial accounting
  • taxation
  • financial management

Practise recording financial transactions, preparing/presenting financial statements, reports and other documents, and using current accounting software.

You may find employment in both the public and private sectors in roles such as:

  • accounting assistant
  • accounting associate
  • accounting clerk
  • junior financial analyst
  • junior staff accountant

There are opportunities in a variety of work environments, including:

  • accounting firms
  • small- and medium-sized businesses
  • service organizations
  • government departments
  • financial institutions

Students considering a professional accounting designation are advised to make inquiries with the Chartered Professional Accounts of Ontario (CPA Ontario).

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

  • Have strong numeracy skills and can apply, interpret and communicate mathematical information.
  • Possess critical-thinking skills.
  • Enjoy solving (business) problems.
  • Are detail-oriented, organized and committed to achieving excellence in their work.
  • Enjoy working in an office environment.

Courses

Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.

Careers & Pathways

Careers

Graduates may find employment in both the public and private sectors as an accounting assistant; accounting associate; accounting clerk; junior financial analyst and junior staff accountant.

Pathways

Please note: There may be more pathways available for this program than are listed here. Please use our Pathways search tool to see every option.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Record financial transactions in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships, private enterprises, publicly accountable enterprises and non-profit organizations.
  2. Prepare and present financial statements, reports and other documents in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships and private enterprises.
  3. Contribute to strategic decision-making by applying advanced management accounting concepts.
  4. Prepare individuals` and Canadian-controlled private corporations` income tax returns and individuals` basic tax planning in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
  5. Analyze and evaluate organizational structures and the interdependence of functional areas, and contribute to the development of strategies which positively impact financial performance.
  6. Analyze and evaluate, within a Canadian context, the impact of economic variables, legislation, ethics, technological advances and the environment on an organization`s operations.
  7. Analyze and evaluate an organization`s internal control system, taking risk management into account.
  8. Contribute to strategic decision-making by applying advanced financial management concepts.
  9. Co-ordinate the planning, implementation, management and evaluation of team projects by applying project management principles.
  10. Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Tuition & Fees

Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.

2024/2025 Academic Year

Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator.

Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar`s Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro.

Fees are subject to change.

Additional program related expenses include:
Books and supplies cost approximately $900 per level and can be purchased at the campus store.

Admissions Requirements

All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.

Program Eligibility

  • Please apply to the Business Administration (Core) program - at OCAS under Program Code 0216X01FWO.

Application Information

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ACCOUNTING
Program Code 0216A01FWO

Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:

ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228

Applications are available online at www.ontariocolleges.ca.

Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.

International applicants applying from out-of-country can obtain the International Student Application Form at https://algonquincollege.force.com/myACint/ or by contacting the Registrar`s Office.

For further information on the admissions process, contact:

Registrar`s Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
TTY: 613-727-7766
Fax: 613-727-7632
Contact: https://www.algonquincollege.com/ro

Additional Information

Program Resources

Students having Ontario high school Accounting course BAT4M with a grade of 75% or better may receive a transfer credit for Accounting Concepts I (ACC2310). Completion of a Transfer of Academic Credit via ACSIS is required.

For students considering advancing their accounting education, this program provides some degree articulation opportunities (see www.algonquincollege.com/degree-pathways/list/).

Students interested in pursuing a professional recognized accounting designation are advised to check with the relevant accounting body website, and to continue to check this website on regular basis for updates. CPA Ontario website: www.cpaontario.ca.

As a pre-requisite of entering this major, the student must achieve a minimum grade of C in the Level 2 and 3 Intro Accounting Courses - Accounting Concepts I (ACC2310) and Accounting Concepts II (ACC2313).

Contact

Jerry Aubin

Program Coordinator

Shawna Holmes

Student Success Specialist

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