This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2000-2001 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.
Offered at Langley, Richmond and Surrey
Graduation
Kwantlen offers both an Accounting Certificate Program and an Accounting Diploma Program.
Description
Option: Diploma and Certificate
The objective of the Accounting Diploma (20 courses) is to provide a well rounded accounting and business education. The Accounting Certificate (10 courses) has been designed to provide education in specific areas of accounting.
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 Certificate and Diploma 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:
·Financial Managers ·Controllers
·Entrepreneurs ·Management Accountants
·Financial Analysts ·Financial Planners
·Auditors ·Instructors
·Internal Auditors ·Corporate Accountants
·Public Accountants ·Business Consultants
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).
Admission Requirements
Certificate
General Kwantlen Admission requirements apply.
Diploma
- 1. General Kwantlen Admission requirements apply.
- 2. BC English 12 with a C+ grade or better, or equivalent.
See English or Applied Communications course descriptions for requirements.
Note: Students planning to obtain the Accounting Certificate would not normally be planning to continue studies toward an Accounting Diploma. Since adequate Mathematics and English skills are important for a successful career in Accounting, students embarking on the Accounting Certificate are encouraged to take the Mathematics and English assessments, so that any deficiencies can be corrected.
Description
The Accounting Diploma Program prepares students for entry-level accounting positions and for professional accounting programs (CA, CGA, or CMA).
The Accounting Diploma Program is a two-year program, beginning in September of each year. However, students may also complete the program on a part-time basis over a longer period. 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. In addition, English and Mathematics courses will ensure that students have the necessary skills in these important areas.
Content
Diploma Requirements
Students must complete 20 courses.
- *ACCT 1110 and ACCT 1210 (or ACCT 1293 and an elective excluding ACCT 1110 and ACCT 1210)
- Seven additional Accounting courses (ACCT 2310, 2320, 2335, 2380, 2410, 2420, 2445)
- Two courses in Business (BUSI) and/or Marketing (MRKT)
- Two courses in Computer Business Systems (CBSY)
- One course in Economics (ECON)
- One course in Mathematics (including ACCT 1130)
- One course in Statistics (including ACCT 1230)
- One course in Applied Communications (CMNS) excluding CMNS 1110 or English (ENGL) excluding ENGL 0099
- Three electives (can be selected either to meet prerequisite requirements for advanced courses or to meet specific student needs and interests)
- Students are advised to refer to the appropriate course descriptions and to consult a full-time 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 ACCT 1293
- credit will NOT be granted for ACCT 1160 if credit has been previously granted for ACCT 1294 or ACCT 2320
- credit will NOT be granted for ACCT 1210 if credit has been previously granted for ACCT 1293
- credit will NOT be granted for ACCT 1293 if credit has been previously granted for ACCT 1210
Typical Course Sequence - Accouting
Semester 1
ACCT 1110 Principles of Accounting I
ACCT 1130 Business Mathematics
CMNS 1140 Business and Technical Communication - Theory and Application
CBSY 1105 Introductory Micro Computer Applications
ECON 1150 Principles of Microeconomics
Semester 2
ACCT 1210 Principles of Accounting II
ACCT 1230 Business Statistics
BUSI 1215 Organizational Behaviour I
CBSY 1205 Computers and Information Processing
ECON 1250 Principles of Macroeconomics
Semester 3
ACCT 2310 Intermediate Accounting I
ACCT 2320 Introductory Management Accounting
ACCT 2335 Taxation
BUSI 2390 Business Law
CBSY 2305 Advanced Microcomputer Applications
Semester 4
ACCT 2380 Managerial Finance
ACCT 2410 Intermediate Accounting II
ACCT 2420 Advanced Management Accounting
ACCT 2445 Auditing
CBSY 2405 Accounting Information Systems
Transfer
Graduates are eligible for entry into the third year of Kwantlen's Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Entrepreneurial Leadership. As well, this diploma program transfers as a block to the Open University toward the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. For more information, see University Studies - Degree Opportunities: Bachelor of Business Administration (Program Information).
Description
Certificate requirements are flexible in order to enable students the opportunity to select courses which will suit their individual career objectives. Whether the objective is to obtain transfer courses for accounting associations, qualifications necessary to obtain employment in accounting, or to upgrade accounting skills for promotion, students will find that the Accounting Certificate program can be adapted to their needs.
Content
Certificate Requirements
Students must complete ten courses.
- *ACCT 1110 and 1210 Principles of Accounting I and II or ACCT 1293 Introductory Financial Accounting
- ACCT 1130 or one of the following: MATH 1112, 1114, 1120, 1130, 1140 or 1190
- Four courses chosen from the 2300 and 2400 level accounting courses
- The remaining courses in the certificate can be chosen from a wide variety of college offerings so that students can design a program of studies which meets their specific career objectives.
* For Graduation Purposes only:
- credit will NOT be granted for ACCT 1110 if credit has been previously granted for ACCT 1210 or ACCT 1293
- credit will NOT be granted for ACCT 1160 if credit has been previously granted for ACCT 1294 or ACCT 2320
- credit will NOT be granted for ACCT 1210 if credit has been previously granted for ACCT 1293
- credit will NOT be granted for ACCT 1293 if credit has been previously granted for ACCT 1210
Advisory Committee
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