Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Accounting

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.
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 aboard) 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 student competitions and various student clubsorganizations.