Business Administration - Accounting Accelerated
- Credential:
- Ontario College Advanced Diploma
- College Code:
- CONS
- School:
- Business
- Program Code:
- 2011
- Accelerated Delivery:
- Yes
- Campus:
- DO
- Academic Year:
- 2020 / 2021
Notice:
To effectively participate in remote learning, students in this program must have reliable Internet access and meet these device requirements.
About the Program
This accelerated program is offered over two calendar years and provides the same learning outcomes as the three-year advanced diploma program. It is ideal for those who are interested in bridging into the Accounting, Audit and Information Technology (AAIT) degree program. Graduates would receive credit for the first two years of the AAIT degree program if they maintain a 70% overall average. Diploma graduates would normally start in September and complete two co-op work terms. Graduates with work experience may also receive credit towards one work term.The program provides the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in an intermediate-level accounting position, along with the fundamentals necessary for advancement to managerial positions. Graduates of this program are able to apply computer, communication, and mathematical skills and employ management accounting techniques to support accounting activities, including the maintenance of accounting records and the preparation of financial statements and individual and corporate tax returns. In addition, graduates are able to perform a variety of more complex functions, including applying principles of financial analysis and planning and control; using analytical and evaluation skills to support a variety of management functions; and collaborating in the design of an organization's system of internal control.
Program Information
Length: Three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma programDelivery Sequence: Doon (Kitchener) - September/2020 - Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer | Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer
Location: Doon (Kitchener)
Start: September
First-Year Capacity: 35
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status (See Mature Student definition for details.)
- Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1270)
- Grade 12 Mathematics, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics (MATH1375)
- For more information on preparatory programs, visit Academic Upgrading
Admission Procedures
- An academic strength is calculated by averaging the submitted marks of required subjects. If more than one mark is received for a required subject, the highest mark will be used in the calculation.
- Ten (10) additional marks are added to each Advanced level, OAC, U, U/C, and post-secondary course used in the calculation of academic strength.
- A sound mathematical and English background is important for success in this program and is considered during the admission selection process. Minimum cutoffs apply.
Program Requirements
- At the end of your first year of the accounting program, an academic decision will be made by your program co-ordinator based on the following criteria:
- To maintain eligibility for the accelerated option, you must have successfully completed 11 of the 12 first-year courses by the end of the second semester. If you have not, you will be transferred to the regular stream of Business Administration - Accounting.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition fee details for the 2020-2021 year are listed below. Books and supplies are additional.
Business Administration - Accounting Accelerated - Program # 2011
| Description | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 | Spring 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1348.00 | $1348.00 | $1348.00 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $0.00 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.95 | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $18.40 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| Capital Development Fee | $77.08 | $77.08 | $77.08 |
| CSI Association Fee | $84.50 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| eText Fee | $382.00 | $316.00 | $36.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection (optional) | $30.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) | $15.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) | $3.50 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Locker Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Alumni Services | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Student Spaces | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Graduation fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Academic Support Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Academic Support Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Health and Wellness Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Career Services Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Career Services Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Student Services | $50.65 | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fees (optional) | $0.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Session Total | $2485.58 | $2286.08 | $2006.08 |
| Year Total | $6777.74 |
| Description | Spring 2020 | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 | Spring 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1348.00 | $1348.00 | $1348.00 | $1348.00 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $0.00 | $20.95 | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $0.00 | $18.40 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $135.00 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| Capital Development Fee | $0.00 | $77.08 | $77.08 | $77.08 |
| CSI Association Fee | $0.00 | $84.50 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $0.00 | $295.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $0.00 | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection (optional) | $0.00 | $30.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $12.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) | $10.00 | $15.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) | $3.50 | $3.50 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Locker Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Alumni Services | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Student Spaces | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Graduation fee | $15.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Academic Support Fee | $9.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Academic Support Fee | $2.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | $10.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Health and Wellness Fee | $5.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Career Services Fee | $5.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Career Services Fee | $3.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $0.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Student Services | $0.00 | $50.65 | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fees (optional) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Session Total | $1559.00 | $2103.58 | $1970.08 | $1970.08 |
| Year Total | $5480.66 | $6043.74 |
| Description | Spring 2020 |
|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1348.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $0.00 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $0.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $0.00 |
| Administration Fee | $0.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $135.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection (optional) | $0.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $12.50 |
| CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) | $10.00 |
| CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) | $3.50 |
| Locker Fee | $0.00 |
| Alumni Services | $0.00 |
| Student Spaces | $0.00 |
| Graduation fee | $15.00 |
| Academic Support Fee | $9.00 |
| CSI Academic Support Fee | $2.50 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | $10.00 |
| CSI Health and Wellness Fee | $5.00 |
| Career Services Fee | $5.00 |
| CSI Career Services Fee | $3.50 |
| Session Total | $1559.00 |
| Year Total | $5480.66 |
International Fees
Business Administration - Accounting Accelerated - Program # 2011
| Description | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 | Spring 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $6250.00 | $6250.00 | $6250.00 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $0.00 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.95 | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $18.40 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| Capital Development Fee | $77.08 | $77.08 | $77.08 |
| CSI Association Fee | $84.50 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| eText Fee | $382.00 | $316.00 | $36.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection (optional) | $30.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $500.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) | $15.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) | $3.50 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Locker Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Alumni Services | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Student Spaces | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Graduation fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Academic Support Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Academic Support Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Health and Wellness Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Career Services Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Career Services Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Student Services | $50.65 | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fees (optional) | $0.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Session Total | $8262.58 | $7563.08 | $7283.08 |
| Year Total | $23108.74 |
| Description | Spring 2020 | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 | Spring 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $6250.00 | $6250.00 | $6250.00 | $6250.00 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $0.00 | $20.95 | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $0.00 | $18.40 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $135.00 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| Capital Development Fee | $0.00 | $77.08 | $77.08 | $77.08 |
| CSI Association Fee | $0.00 | $84.50 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $0.00 | $295.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $0.00 | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection (optional) | $0.00 | $30.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $0.00 | $500.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $12.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) | $10.00 | $15.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) | $3.50 | $3.50 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Locker Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Alumni Services | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Student Spaces | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Graduation fee | $15.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Academic Support Fee | $9.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Academic Support Fee | $2.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | $10.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Health and Wellness Fee | $5.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Career Services Fee | $5.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Career Services Fee | $3.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $0.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Student Services | $0.00 | $50.65 | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fees (optional) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Session Total | $6836.00 | $7880.58 | $7247.08 | $7247.08 |
| Year Total | $21811.66 | $22374.74 |
| Description | Spring 2020 |
|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $6250.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $0.00 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $0.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $0.00 |
| Administration Fee | $0.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $135.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $0.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection (optional) | $0.00 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $0.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $12.50 |
| CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) | $10.00 |
| CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) | $3.50 |
| Locker Fee | $0.00 |
| Alumni Services | $0.00 |
| Student Spaces | $0.00 |
| Graduation fee | $15.00 |
| Academic Support Fee | $9.00 |
| CSI Academic Support Fee | $2.50 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | $10.00 |
| CSI Health and Wellness Fee | $5.00 |
| Career Services Fee | $5.00 |
| CSI Career Services Fee | $3.50 |
| Session Total | $6836.00 |
| Year Total | $21811.66 |
Financial Assistance
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Graduate Opportunities
Graduates may find work in a broad range of employment settings in all sectors of business and industry including banks and other financial institutions, government offices, public accounting firms, small business, self-employment, tax preparation firms, and financial planning firms.On average, 94% of graduates from the last three years (2017 to 2019) found employment within six months of graduation.
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Pathways & Credit Transfer
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Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
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Program Courses
| Course Code | Course Title and Description |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | |
| ACCT1030 | Introductory Financial Accounting I
Description: This course introduces accounting terminology, the accounting equation, the double-entry system of bookkeeping, the accrual basis of accounting, financial statements, and the ledgers and journals making up a basic accounting system. |
| COMM1085 | College Reading & Writing Skills
Description: This course focuses on the reading, writing and critical thinking skills needed for academic and workplace success. Students will analyse, summarize, and discuss a variety of readings and apply the steps of planning, writing, and revising in response to written prompts. This course prepares students for post-secondary writing tasks, research, and documentation. |
| COMP1056 | Business Computing Applications I
Description: During this course, the student will learn to effectively use Windows operating system, apply word processing techniques, create basic business presentations, and explore the power of spreadsheets . Students will also learn the skills necessary to operate effectively within the Conestoga College computing environment. An emphasis will be placed on the development of solutions to business problems using commonly available microcomputer tools. |
| CON0101 | Conestoga 101
Description: This self-directed course focuses on introducing new students to the supports, services, and opportunities available at Conestoga College. By the end of this course, students will understand the academic expectations of the Conestoga learning environment, as well as the supports available to ensure their academic success. Students will also be able to identify on-campus services that support their health and wellness, and explore ways to get actively involved in the Conestoga community through co-curricular learning opportunities. |
| MATH1010 | Business Mathematics I
Description: The purpose of the course is to provide the student with a mathematical basis for personal and business financial decisions through four instructional modules. The course stresses business applications using arithmetic, algebra, ratio-proportion and graphing. Applications include payroll, cost-volume-profit analysis and merchandising mathematics. This course stresses logical reasoning and problem solving skills. A Texas Instrument BAII “Plus” calculator is required for the course. |
| MKT1040 | Marketing I
Description: Marketing is about knowing the customers and the creative and strategic processes to meet their needs, wants and desires. This highly interactive course introduces you to the world of marketing from both a societal and organizational perspective. You will participate in a variety of hands-on practical activities and projects to immerse yourself in the fundamentals of marketing. |
| OPER1160 | Introduction to Supply Chain and Operations Management
Description: A Supply Chain is a network of organizations that are involved in the different processes and activities that produce value in the form of products and services in the hands of the ultimate customer or consumer. Operations Management is one of the three major functions of a business, along with Marketing and Accounting / Finance, and focuses on designing, creating, and improving goods and services. Understanding key Supply Chain and Operations Management foundations is crucial to any company's success and profitability. This introductory course will expose students to topics related to how products and services are created and delivered to the customer. |
| Level 2 | |
| ACCT1040 | Introductory Financial Accounting II
Description: This course teaches introductory information on principles and methods used in accounting for current assets, long-term assets, long-term liabilities and equity accounts for both partnership and corporate business structures. |
| ACCT1345 | Excel in Accounting
Description: This course provides students with the intermediate level topics required for The Microsoft Office Specialist exam; "Excel Expert: Interpreting Data for Insights". Excel is an essential accounting tool. The material covered in this course will enhance the ability of the student to create and streamline accounting workbooks for optimal control, ease of use, and report design. |
| COMM1380 | Professional Writing Skills for Business
Description: In this second-level communications course, students learn the professional writing skills required for effective communication in business. Students apply their learning to business case studies to produce documents for various purposes and audiences using a range of current business formats. They will also learn to write proposals and reports using research and documentation skills to further prepare them for higher learning and career success. |
| ECON1020 | Microeconomics
Description: This course will function as a study of how people in society deal with the problem of scarcity. It will introduce students to principles that are essential to understanding contemporary microeconomic issues facing Canadian society. Economic models will be utilized to analyze decisions made by individual economic units in an economy such as households and firms, the interaction of these units under varying market structures, and the impact of various government policies. Topics of study will include principles of economics, supply and demand theory, consumer theory, production and cost theory, and the determination of equilibrium price and output under different market structures. |
| MATH1020 | Business Mathematics II
Description: The purpose of the course is to provide the student with a mathematical basis for personal and business financial decisions. Topics include: simple interest, simple discount, compound interest, annuities and their many applications including amortization, sinking funds, Canadian mortgages and refinancing of loans. |
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Electives: General Education
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours | |
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Electives: General Education
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours Interdisciplinary Elective Details | |
| Level 3 | |
| ACCT1135 | Introductory Cost Accounting
Description: This course introduces managerial accounting concepts and terminology including various methods of analyzing cost behaviour, as well as the elements of a job costing system, the application of cost-volume-profit analysis, and the preparation and use of master budgets. |
| ACCT2130 | Intermediate Financial Accounting I
Description: This course contains a review of material in Introductory Financial Accounting II. Topics are covered in more detail, more depth and with greater emphasis placed on theoretical and conceptual background than in the Introductory course. Intermediate Financial Accounting I focuses on private entity generally accepted accounting principles (PE GAAP) as well International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for publicly accountable enterprises. |
| ACCT2225 | Accounting Applications I
Description: Through the use of Sage 50 (formerly known as Simply Accounting) and QuickBooks students will learn how to use two popular accounting software packages for use in small and medium size businesses. In the Sage 50 component of the course they will become familiar with computer accounting for applications such as Chart of Accounts, General Journal, General Ledger, Sales, Purchases, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payments, Receipts, Reconciliations, Payroll, Inventory, Vendor files, Customer files, Employee files and company setup. In the QuickBooks component of the course they will become familiar with computer accounting for applications such as Chart of Accounts, Writing Cheques, Sales Receipts, General Journal, General Ledger and company setup. |
| FIN2020 | Finance I
Description: This is an introductory course in managerial finance. Its purpose is to introduce the student to the theory and principles of managerial finance. |
| MATH2255 | Statistics
Description: This is an introductory course in Business Statistics. The course covers simple descriptive statistics, probability and the binomial and normal probability distributions, statistical inference, introduction to sampling distributions, simple regression and correlation analysis. |
| Level 4 | |
| ACCT2140 | Intermediate Financial Accounting II
Description: This course covers topics related to liabilities and shareholders' equity which were introduced in the introductory course. In addition to a more in‑depth and theoretical treatment of these topics, the part II course also covers accounting for income taxes, leases, the Statement of Cash Flow and accounting changes and error analysis. Generally accepted accounting principles for private entities (PE GAAP) as well as International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for publicly accountable enterprises (PAE) will be compared. |
| ACCT2165 | Cost And Management Accounting I
Description: This course introduces the elements of process costing systems, activity-based costing systems, standard costing systems, flexible budgets, and application of relevant costs to special decisions. |
| ACCT3135 | Advanced Excel In Accounting
Description: Upon completion of this course students will have covered all topics for The Microsoft Office Specialist exam; "Excel Expert: Interpreting Data for Insights". Excel is an essential accounting tool. The material covered in this course, including macro creation, will enhance the ability of the student to create and streamline accounting workbooks for optimal control, ease of use, and report design. |
| BUS2010 | Business Law
Description: Introducing the legal system which governs personal and commercial relationships in Canada, this course provides knowledge of the basic legal concepts in order to gain insight into judicial reasoning. Areas covered range from contract law to real property and protection of creativity. |
| ECON1030 | Macroeconomics
Description: This course is a study of the Canadian economy as a whole. It introduces students to principles that are essential to an understanding of contemporary macroeconomic issues facing Canadian society. It examines the structure and performance of the Canadian economy utilizing economic models and aggregate economic indicators such as gross domestic product, employment, unemployment, income and productivity growth, inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, balance of payments; and the impact of domestic and international influences and of government fiscal and monetary policies. |
| Level 5 | |
| ACCT3065 | Advanced Financial Accounting
Description: This advanced financial accounting course examines several complex topics and their effect on financial reporting and disclosure. Topics covered include accounting for business combinations, intercorporate investments, consolidated financial statements at the date of acquisition as well as subsequent to the acquisition date, calculations of earnings per share, accounting for pensions, accounting for foreign operations and foreign currency transactions, and accounting for not-for-profit and public sector organizations. |
| ACCT3070 | Accounting and Management Information Systems
Description: This course teaches the role of accountant in planning, designing and controlling information systems. The growth of electronic data processing in requires accountants to understand computer technology. The course also discusses internal controls. Information is also supplied with respect to hardware, software and network technology. |
| ACCT3080 | Tax I
Description: The course is designed to familiarize students with income tax legislation affecting the determination of net income for tax purposes, taxable income and federal income tax payable for individuals. |
| ACCT3170 | Cost And Management Accounting II
Description: This course examines the various approaches to the treatment of fixed manufacturing overhead on income statements, various approaches for measuring performance including use of segmented income statements, various methods of allocating service department costs and the costs of joint processes including byproduct analysis, various methods of arriving at prices for products and services and the nature and importance of accounting for quality costs. |
| BUS1021 | Organizational Behaviour
Description: Studying people and organizations, this course examines the behaviour of individuals working alone or in teams. Using actual examples, this course examines how behavioural factors affect organizational effectiveness. Note: This course is an approved |
| FIN2030 | Finance II
Description: This course emphasizes the financial manager's role as it relates to long term issues in investing and financing. The objective of this course is to develop an understanding of the concepts and principles of the management of capital assets and resources. Topics include the theory and practice of capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure, sources of long term financing, dividend policy, corporate securities, and mergers and acquisitions. |
| Level 6 | |
| ACCT3005 | Internal Control and External Auditing
Description: This introductory course covers auditing concepts and procedures that an audit assistant would encounter for external risk-based auditing. Topics include standard reports; generally accepted auditing standards; audit objectives, evidence, and documentation; planning and analysis; materiality and risk; internal control; and audit completion. The functions and procedures related to the revenue and collection cycle, acquisition and expenditure cycle, inventory and capital asset balances, production and payroll cycle, and finance and investment cycle are studied. |
| ACCT3095 | Tax II
Description: This course is a continuation of the Tax I course and is designed to familiarize the student with income tax legislation affecting the determination of net income, taxable income and income taxes payable for corporations This course will familiarize the student with basic decision criteria in tax planning for corporations and their owners. |
| ACCT3150 | Accounting Applications II
Description: Students will be introduced to alternative computerized accounting systems with an emphasis in determining a suitable computerized accounting system for a company's needs. A computerized batch processing accounting software package will be used in illustrating the application of its functions to particular tasks. |
| CDEV1830 | Career Success
Description: This course focuses on the skills needed to conduct a successful job search. Students will explore the labour market and identify trends that may impact their future careers. They will develop skills for an effective job search including networking, self-marketing documents and tools as well as interview skills. Mock interviews will provide the opportunity for practice, feedback and reflection as students prepare for future interviews. Students will develop a personalized job search plan to support their future careers. |
| MGMT3030 | Strategic Business Planning
Description: Focusing on applying management concepts, this course teaches all phases of the strategic process. Both external and internal contextual issues are discussed providing a wide range of techniques. Using computer simulation and in-class exercises, students appreciate the trade-offs managers face. Using the simulation, students will make decisions and propose corrective actions. |
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Electives: General Education
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours Interdisciplinary Elective Details | |
Program Outcomes
- Record financial transactions in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships, private enterprises, publicly accountable enterprises and non-profit organizations.
- Prepare and present financial statements, reports and other documents in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships and private enterprises.
- Contribute to strategic decision-making by applying advanced management accounting concepts.
- Prepare individuals' and Canadian-controlled private corporations' income tax returns and individuals' basic tax planning in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
- Analyze and evaluate organizational structures and the interdependence of functional areas, and contribute to the development of strategies which positively impact financial performance.
- Analyze and evaluate, within a Canadian context, the impact of economic variables, legislation, ethics, technological advances and the environment on an organization's operations.
- Analyze and evaluate an organization's internal control system, taking risk management into account.
- Contribute to strategic decision-making by applying advanced financial management concepts.
- Co-ordinate the planning, implementation, management and evaluation of team projects by applying project management principles.
Program Advisory Committees
The College appoints Program Advisory Committee members for diploma, degree, certificate and apprenticeship programs. Committees are composed of employers, practitioners and recent program graduates. College representatives (students, faculty, and administrators) are resource persons. Each committee advises the Board on the development of new programs, the monitoring of existing programs and community acceptance of programs.For a list of the current members, please visit our Program Advisory Committees.
Program Handbook
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Domestic students should apply online at www.ontariocolleges.ca or by phone at 1-888-892-2228. OntarioColleges.ca 60 Corporate Court Guelph, Ontario Canada N1G 5J3. Detailed steps on the application process may help you to apply.International students should apply online using the Ontario Colleges.ca International applicant portal. Please note that not all programs are open to international students; check the list of open programs on our International Student Programs web page before applying.
Disclaimer
The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.
Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.
| Start Date | Campus | Status** |
|---|---|---|
| SEP, 2020-AD * | Kitchener - Doon | Open |
** Status applicable to domestic students
Program status for international students
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