School: Fanshawe College

Program：Professional Accounting

Program Description:

Professional Accounting is a three-semester program that enables students from any undergraduate discipline to complete a graduate certificate in accounting.

Upon completion of the program, students will have completed all entry and technical courses of the Advanced Certificate in Accounting (ACAF) offered by CPA Canada. Students will still need to complete five applied courses which are offered exclusively through CPA Canada. The ACAF program is the only standardized national education program in Canada for intermediate accounting positions. Students who complete the program will also be eligible for some exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Courses will be enriched with hands-on integrated technology applications and case studies based on real-world scenarios. Further real-world industry exposure will be maximized with guest speakers and hands-on projects. The program is designed to integrate all of the course topics and to develop students' critical thinking skills, research skills, and decision-making skills.

Advantages:
Professional Accounting is a three level program that enables students from any undergraduate discipline to complete a graduate certificate in Accounting.
Upon completion of the program, students will have completed all entry and technical courses of the Advanced Certificate in Accounting (ACAF) offered by CPA Canada.  Students will still need to complete five applied courses which are offered exclusively through CPA Canada. The ACAF program is the only standardized national education program in Canada for intermediate accounting positions.  Students that complete the program will also be eligible for some exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). 
Courses will be enriched with hands-on integrated technology applications and case studies based on real-world scenarios. Further real-world industry exposure will be maximized with guest speakers and hands-on projects.  The program is designed to integrate all of the course topics and to develop students’ critical thinking skills, research skills, and decision-making skills.
Students will make extensive use of Microsoft Excel and other software used in the accounting industry.

Admission Requirement:

A Two- or Three-Year College Diploma, or a Degree
(Note: minimum 'C+' average or cumulative 2.5 GPA)
OR
Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College*
OR
Five years of work experience in the accounting field as judged by the College to be equivalent*

Note:

• *Applicants may be      required to submit a resume and cover letter that includes details of work      experience.

Tuition Fees:

Canadian students

International students

Career
Graduates will have opportunities in many organizations including public accounting firms, government offices, not-for-profit organizations, public and private corporations, small businesses, and financial institutions. Self-employment is also an option for graduates.
Graduates of the Professional Accounting program will be well prepared to:
• prepare financial information to support management decision-making
• prepare financial statements and related disclosures
• calculate and report on financial and non-financial performance measures
• support the development and maintenance of the organization’s management control and risk management systems
• monitor and recommend improvements to accounting procedures, accounting information systems and internal controls
• monitor cash flow and cash flow requirements
• prepare budgets and forecasts
• prepare information for external auditors
• support the auditor in planning and executing the audit
• help prepare tax filings and comply with remittance requirements

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