Advanced Diploma in Accounting

Our eight-month Accounting advanced diploma program provides graduates with a deeper knowledge and understanding of accounting principles needed in business or accounting firms. Work towards your completion of the prerequisites for the Chartered Professional Accountants Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) accounting designation administered by the Chartered Professional Accountants.
Graduates find employment in a wide range of challenging and rewarding careers. Potential career opportunities may include accounting technician, bookkeeper, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, payroll clerk, and tax return specialist.
Some graduates decide to pursue university studies in accounting and work towards obtaining their Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
Program Learning Outcomes
Critical Thinking & Knowledge: use core specialization knowledge in solving business problems.
Ethical Perspective and Social Responsibility: identify organizational activities to reduce unethical behaviour.
Collaboration: work effectively in diverse teams, supporting team performance to achieve organizational goals.
Communication: present effective business communications in a variety of formats. Business Strategy: strategize to plan for changes in business.

Two-year diploma or university degree

Entry level accounting knowledge is required. Applicants without this will be required to take ACCT-0003 Financial Accounting 1 and ACCT-0004 Financial Accounting 2 (or equivalent) prior to the start of the program.