This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2001-2002 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Kwantlen University College

Effective date of this calendar, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2001 to Aug. 31, 2002.

Accounting

Offered at Langley, Richmond and Surrey

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

  • Auditors
  • Business Consultants
  • Controllers
  • Corporate Accountants
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Financial Analysts
  • Financial Managers
  • Financial Planners
  • Management Accountants
  • Instructors
  • Internal Auditors
  • 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).

Admission Requirements

Certificate & Diploma

Students wishing to complete the program without having to undertake any preparatory courses need to enter with a:

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.

Graduation

Kwantlen offers both an Accounting Certificate and an Accounting Diploma Program.

Certificate

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. Due to prerequisite and course scheduling considerations careful course planning is required. Students should consult an Accounting Faculty member when considering the Accounting Certificate. (It is unlikely that the Certificate can be completed in two semesters.)

Content

Certificate Requirements

Students must complete ten 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:

Diploma

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.

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

Sample Course Sequence

Note: Individual course selections will vary dependent upon individual future career aspirations (e.g. CA, CGA, CMA, etc.)

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

Note: Students planning on transferring to the Kwantlen University College BBA in Accounting program are strongly advised to take English 1100 or 1110 in their Diploma.

Transfer

Graduates are eligible for entry into the third year of Kwantlen's Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting and 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).

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