Business - Accounting

Description

Learn the essential skills to start a career in Accounting.
 
The Business - Accounting Ontario College Diploma program balances accounting theory with tools used in the industry. This program equips you with the essential skills for various entry-level accounting positions. 
 
Learn how to complete accounting tasks, from conducting bookkeeping responsibilities to preparing financial statements and personal income tax returns. Expand your knowledge of various business concepts including economics and finance. 
 
Explore accounting concepts while sharpening your communication, math and technological skills. Courses incorporate accounting software to strengthen your computer literacy, and provide you with up-to-date technical skills, which is essential in this field. 
 
Students considering a professional accounting designation or an accounting credential are advised to make inquiries with the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario) before deciding to complete this program. See Additional Information for further details. 
 
This program prepares you for entry-level positions in: 
  • financial accounting 
  • managerial accounting 
  • payables and receivables 
  • taxation 
 
COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY
 
The following requirements are recommended to ensure success in the program: 
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent; OR 
  • Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR 
  • General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR 
  • Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). 
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
 
The following requirements are recommended to ensure success in the program: 
  • English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent). 
  • Mathematics, Grade 12 (MAP4C or equivalent). 
  • It is recommended applicants with international transcripts have the following IELTS or TOEFL scores to ensure success: IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT) Overall 80, with a minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 110, minimums of 110 in Literacy and 95 in Production.
COURSES:
 
Series: 01
 
ACC2201     Financial Accounting I        
BUS2301      Business Computer Applications        
ENL1813     Communications I    
MGT2201     Business Fundamentals    
QUA2210     Basic Business Mathematics    

 
Series: 02
ACC2202     Financial Accounting II    
ACC2343     Spreadsheet Applications    
ECO2200     Economic Issues    
ENL1823     Communications II  
FIN2230     Finance
   
Series: 03
ACC2209     Financial Accounting 3  
ACC2233   Management Accounting I    
ACC2262     Introduction to Personal Taxation    
ACC2385     Accounting Software Applications    

 
English General Education Elective: choose 1
 
Series: 04
ACC2211    Payroll and Compliance    
ACC2234   Management Accounting 2  
ACC2265    Audit Principles and Business Issues    

 
Elective: choose 1
 
ACC0012    Integrated Accounting Practice    
ACC0044   Work Experience  
 
General Education Elective: choose 1
 
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.  

Overview

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  • Institution: Algonquin College
  • Program type: Diplôme
  • Language: English
  • Program Code: 0214C07PAO
  • Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance

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Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.