Ontario College Diploma in Business - Accounting (Co-op)

This accounting co-op program will introduce you to accounting principles and concepts. You’ll learn to examine business from multiple angles and how to maximize your unique skill set. You’ll be taught by industry professionals how to balance the books in the manufacturing and merchandising sectors, banks, and other financial institutions. You’ll also learn how to analyze numbers in public accounting firms and federal, provincial, and municipal government offices by using cutting-edge accounting software. Designed to prepare graduates to work in an accounting environment at the entry or intermediate accounting level, this accounting co-op program starts with accounting fundamentals and then moves to detailed accounting principles and concepts, including computerized accounting. When you graduate, you’ll have the skills required for success in a corporate accounting department in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, merchandising, banks and other financial institutions. You’ll also be prepared to work in public accounting firms and federal, provincial and municipal government offices.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant with the following courses- Grade 12 English (C or U)- Grade 11 Math (C, U or M - minimum of 60%), or Grade 12 Math (C or U)Students who do not meet the admission requirements are recommended for academic upgrading. A conditional offer may be possible with proof of enrolment. Alternatively, applicants missing the required courses may want to consider our one-year Business Fundamentals preparatory program. Upon graduation, students can enter level 2 of any business diploma program in the Lawrence Kinlin School of Business.Note: Graduates of this program may choose to transfer into Fanshawe's Business Administration - Accounting Advanced Diploma or the Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Degree programs after completing the bridging requirements.