DESCRIPTION
The Accounting Diploma program prepares students for entry-level accounting positions and many of its courses can be transferred to professional accounting associations (CA, CGA, or CMA). In addition the Accounting Diploma may be used as the first two years of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting.
The Accounting Diploma program is a two-year program. However, students may complete the program on a part-time basis over a longer period of time. Evening courses are also available.
During the program students progress through basic accounting concepts and procedures to more advanced topics such as financial accounting, management accounting, finance, taxation and auditing. There are also courses in related subjects such as economics, computerized business systems, marketing and management. Required English and Mathematics courses ensure that students have the necessary skills in these important areas.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
There will always be a need for individuals who can provide accurate and timely financial data to managers, investors and creditors. As computers, government, inflation, unions and a shrinking world make the business environment more complex, the demand for these information professionals will grow. The Accounting programs prepare graduates for a career in this area.
Financial Managers are not restricted to any specific type of industry, management level or country. All organizations have financial information processing needs.
Future financial management careers include:
- Auditors
- Business Consultants
- Corporate Accountants
- Controllers
- Entrepreneurs
- Financial Analysts
- Financial Managers
- Financial Planners
- Forensic Accountants
- Instructors
- Internal Auditors
- Management Accountants
- Public Accountants
Graduates will find that these programs allow them to function effectively in most entry-level accounting positions. Many graduates use the program courses as exemptions toward one of the professional accounting programs (CA, CGA or CMA).
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
General Admission requirements apply. Students wishing to complete the program without having to undertake any preparatory courses must enter with:
- English 12 with a B grade or better, or equivalent
- Math 11 with a C grade or better, or equivalent
Note: Since adequate Mathematics and English skills are important for a successful career in Accounting, students are encouraged to take the Mathematics and English assessments, so that any deficiencies can be corrected.
CONTENT
Requirements:
Students must complete 20 courses:
Introductory Accounting:
Seven additional Accounting courses:
- ACCT 3310 & 3410 - Intermediate Accounting I & II (or ACCT 3510 – 6cr)
- ACCT 3320 & 3420 - Management Accounting I & II (or ACCT 3520 – 6cr)
- ACCT 3335 - Taxation I
- ACCT 3380 - Finance
- ACCT 3444 - Auditing I
- CBSY 2205 plus one other CBSY course
- ECON 1150 & ECON 1250
- CMNS 1140
- One course in Mathematics (ACCT 1130 can be taken to fulfill this requirement)
- One course in Statistics (ACCT 1230 can be taken to fulfill this requirement)
- One first year English course (excluding ENGL 1099)
- Two courses in Business (BUSI) and/or Marketing (MRKT)
- One elective (must be selected from ECON or CMNS courses numbered 1100 or higher; or from Liberal Education Electives)
Recommended Sequences of courses:
SEMESTER I
- ACCT 1110 - Principles of Accounting I1
- ACCT 1130 - Business Mathematics
- CBSY 1105 - Introduction to Microcomputer Processing2
- ECON 1150 - Principles of Microeconomics
- ENGL 1100 - Writing, Reading and Thinking: An Introduction
SEMESTER II
SEMESTER III
SEMESTER IV
1 ACCT 2293 & an Elective (excluding ACCT 1110 & 1210) can be substitute for ACCT 1110 & 1210.
2 If CBSY 2405 is taken rather than CBSY 1105, then BUSI 1215 should be moved to Semester I and CBSY 2405 scheduled in Semester III.
3 ACCT 3510 (6cr) can be substituted for ACCT 3310 (3cr) & ACCT 3410 (3cr).
4 ACCT 3520 (6cr) can be substituted for ACCT 3310 (3cr) & ACCT 3410 (3cr).
5 Elective must be selected from ECON; or CMNS courses numbered 1100 or higher; or from Liberal Education Electives.
Students are advised to refer to the appropriate course descriptions and to consult an accounting instructor before making choices. For Graduation purposes only:
- Credit will NOT be granted for ACCT 1110 if credit has been previously granted for ACCT 1210 or 2293
- Credit will NOT be granted for ACCT 1160
- Credit will NOT be granted for ACCT 1210 if credit has been previously granted for ACCT 2293
- Credit will NOT be granted for ACCT 2293 if credit has been previously granted for ACCT 1210
- A maximum of 6 credits will be granted for any combination taken of ACCT 3320 (3 credits), 3420 (3 credits) or 3520 (6 credits)
- A maximum of 6 credits will be granted for any combination taken of ACCT 3310 (3 credits), 3410 (3 credits) or 3510 (6 credits)
TRANSFER
Accounting Diploma graduates are eligible for entry into the third year of Kwantlen's Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting and the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Entrepreneurial Leadership. As well, this diploma program transfers as a block to Thompson Rivers University – Open Learning toward the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. Students considering CA, CGA or CMA should consult a current transfer guide from the appropriate body for individual course exemptions.
GRADUATION
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Diploma in Accounting.