Overview
Do you love putting numbers to work? A career in business accounting could be your calling. And it all adds up at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV.
This two-year diploma program introduces you to accounting practices and business fundamentals needed to succeed in today’s business environment.
Earning your diploma in accounting, you’ll learn how to execute accounting tasks from bookkeeping, personal income tax returns and preparing financial statements online while expanding your knowledge of important business concepts.
The business accounting program at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV is constantly evolving. Experienced instructors follow up-to-date accounting trends in Ontario and Canada, so you’re prepared and at the top of your game when entering the workforce.
In the fast-paced world of business, competitive advantage is everything. With unique 2+2 pathway to degree partnerships with Algoma, Lake Superior State, Laurentian, and Vancouver Island - Nanaimo, you have the opportunity to choose a pathway to complete both your diploma and degree in as little as four years! Click here for information about our pathways.
If you aren`t ready to stop there, you can choose the path to a designation with our partners CPA Ontario or CPB Canada, where our Business - Accounting program allows you to fast-track your way to an amazing career.
Degree Transfers and Pathways
Whether you're starting here with a certificate or diploma program, or transferring your credits from another institution or informal experience into a program at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV, we have so many ways for you to continue your postsecondary education with us. Explore pathways to a degree or a diploma and learn about transfer options.
Pathways Beyond >
Earn your diploma here and then choose to complete your degree with one of our partnering universities, in as little as one more year.
Pathways Within >
Complete two diplomas in as little as three years or earn a certificate on the path towards a diploma or degree, all right here.
Pathways Into >
If you've completed any courses from another institution or have informal learning experiences, transfer your credits into a program here.
Chartered Professional Accountant Designation
Work towards becoming a CPA with our pathway opportunities. Earn your Business - Accounting diploma right here in two years, and then follow your pathway to a degree in Business Administration with Algoma University in only two more years. After earning your degree and meeting minimum grade requirements, you will have satisfied the requirement for the preparatory courses needed for admission to the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP®).
Certified Professional Bookkeeper Designation
Enrolling in Business - Accounting will align you with Canada’s largest and fastest-growing certifying body of bookkeepers. Once you earn your diploma, you can fast-track toward the nationally recognized CPB designation. You will also have access to a preferred student membership rate, full of member benefits that will provide access to continuing education and networking opportunities with bookkeeping professionals across Canada as a student - and after.
Registered Professional Accountant Designation
Earning your Business - Accounting diploma will put you on the path to earning your RPA designation. Completion of the program will satisfy all but two pre-requisite course requirements, allowing you to fast track towards earning your professional accounting designation in Canada. Your RPA designation will prepare you to excel working in Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Get exclusive benefits with a student membership supporting your professional growth.
Applied Learning Experience
Business - Accounting students were given a new opportunity for experiential learning to help them expand the knowledge and skills they gained from their coursework. Students participated in the Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) this year - they used the latest tax software to prepare and E-File tax returns for students. These students gained practical experience in tax preparation and developed important skills to benefit their future careers while giving back to our ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV community.
Courses
| ACC224 - 4 Personal Tax |
| BCA203 - 3 Data Analytics & Accounting Information Systems |
| BCA207 - 5 Intermediate Accounting II |
| BCG202 - 4 Finance I |
| BCG204 - 3 Business Law |
| GEN110 - 3 Student Selected General Education |
| Note: *This student-selected general education course code indicates a general-education course is taken in this semester. Students will choose from a selection of courses () prior to the semester in which the student-selected general education course is to be taken. |
Requirements & Program Information
Ontario Secondary School diploma with Grade 12 English (C) ENG4C and Grade 11 Foundations for College Math (C) MBF3C or mature student status. Missing any requirements? Get them for free from Academic Upgrading.
Educational Paths
Graduates of the Business, Business Management or Business – Accounting programs may seek to pursue further study at local universities including Algoma University and Lake Superior State University (Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan) to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting. Please contact Algoma University or Lake Superior State University for more information on transfer and entrance requirements for each post-secondary institution.For opportunities for further study at other Canadian post-secondary institutions, please contact the College or University of your choice.
Career Path
A graduate of Business Accounting Program at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV will reliably demonstrate the ability to:
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record financial transactions in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships, private enterprises, publicly accountable enterprises and non-profit organizations.
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prepare and present financial statements, reports and other documents in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships and private enterprises.
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contribute to recurring decision-making by applying fundamental management accounting concepts.
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prepare individuals income tax returns and basic tax planning in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
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analyze organizational structures, the interdependence of functional areas, and the impact those relationships can have on financial performance.
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analyze, within a Canadian context, the impact of economic variables, legislation, ethics, technological advances and the environment on an organizations operations.
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outline the elements of an organizations internal control system and risk management.
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contribute to recurring decision-making by applying fundamental financial management concepts.
Reference
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Business Accounting Program Standards (MTCU 50100, September 2009)
Graduates of the Accounting program will be equipped for the role in operational management accounting.
The graduate will be in the position to pursue further qualifications in the Accounting and Business environment.
We have working agreements with several of the professional business and accounting organizations which allow students to transfer their diplomas towards credits in the professional certification.
Another opportunity is to continue their academics through university to gain a degree in business. This will allow them to pursue a professional accounting designation.
Recent graduates employed in:• Lottery and Gaming Corporation• Chartered Accounting firms• Canada Custom Revenue Agency• Banking• Government Agencies• Small and Medium Business
Fees & Costs
| Domestic | International | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Ancillary | Tuition | Ancillary |
| $2,648.20 | $1,275.00 | $15,120.30 | $1,925.00 |
These fees are for the 2025-2026 academic year (year 1 of study), and are subject to change. Please visit your Student Portal to view your Schedule of Fees.
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Contact
Program College Contact: Barb Bringleson, barb.bringleson@saultcollege.ca