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Certificate in Advanced Accounting

Description

"McMaster University's accounting programs can be tailored to meet your needs and help you reach your goals. The programs are designed for anyone wishing to pursue a career in managerial or financial accounting. You are eligible for our programs:
  • If you have a degree
  • If you don't have a degree
  • If you have accounting or finance experience in the workforce
  • If you are looking to enter the accounting or finance field
  • If you are interested in pursuing a professional designation
  • If you are interested in changing careers
Why Choose McMaster's Accounting Program?

Both the Diploma in Accounting and the Certificate in Advanced Accounting were designed in collaboration with McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business and other industry experts. 

In this program you will learn to:
  • Demonstrate awareness of ethical practices and professional standards for the accounting profession
  • Demonstrate awareness of organizational structure and the role of accounting practices within an organization
  • Use effective communication strategies
  • Research, calculate, analyze and evaluate accounting information appropriate to financial contexts
  • Propose creative and critical options and solutions that align with accounting practices
  • Recognize the impact of current economic, political and professional rules and regulations on accounting practices
  • Develop knowledge and skills applicable to accounting professional designations
No application required. Students should enrol at least three weeks before classes begin. 
 
Admission Requirements:
 
"The Certificate in Advanced Accounting is open to individuals with post-secondary education who have completed foundation/core-level accounting courses outside of CCE prior to beginning the Certificate. 
Note: Graduates of the Diploma in Accounting are not eligible for the Certificate in Advanced Accounting.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

If your first language is not English, you must meet the University’s English language proficiency requirements."
 
Certificate in Advanced Accounting Requirements 

Academic Credit – 18 Units
  • Open to individuals with post-secondary education who have completed foundation/core-level accounting courses outside of CCE prior to beginning the Certificate.
  • To qualify for the Certificate, students must complete any six specialist courses.
  • Students pursuing an external designation may take any number of basic courses to satisfy external program requirements.
Note: Graduates of the Diploma in Accounting are not eligible for the Certificate in Advanced Accounting.

A passing grade on the final examination is required in order to pass the course.
* New students are encouraged to contact the Centre for Continuing Education for academic counselling and a program study plan. Finance and accounting courses are offered at our Hamilton campus and online.

Specialist Courses (Complete any 6)
  • ACC 934 Advanced Financial Accounting 
  • ACC 930 Advanced Management Accounting 
  • ACC 931 Auditing 
  • ACC 933 Financial Management 
  • ACC 932 Management Information Systems 
  • ACC 937 Taxation I 
  • ACC 938 Taxation II 
Basic Courses (optional)
  • ACC 830 Basic Bookkeeping 
  • BUS 825 Business Foundations 
  • BUS 436 Business Law 
  • ACC 855 Business Statistics 
  • BUS 852 Business Strategy 
  • ACC 818 Economics 
  • ACC 920 Effective Communication 
  • HRM 821 Organizational Behaviour   
  • ACC 829 Preparatory Mathematics 
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: McMaster University
  • Program type: Certificat
  • Language: English
  • Program Code: ACCTCERT
  • 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.