Business Administration - Accounting (ACBU)

Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 6 semesters | Barrydowne

In Cambrian’s advanced program, you’ll benefit from hands-on training in the latest industry software, a placement opportunity, multiple pathways to degree programs, and credits that can be used towards a professional designation.

The Business Administration – Accounting program blends traditional lectures with interactive student discussions, formal presentations, individual work, and practical case studies that model the real business world. The program balances an intense focus on accounting with a broad education in other areas of business by combining courses in financial accounting, managerial skills, finance, cost accounting systems, auditing, computerized accounting, and personal and corporate income taxation. A placement in semester six provides additional hands-on experience and opportunities for networking.

This program has been designed to prepare students who want direct entry into the workforce and/or obtain advanced standing into professional accounting programs such as the Advanced Certificate in Accounting and Finance (ACAF) or the Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM) designation. In order to obtain advanced standing in the credits for the ACAF certificate or the CAFM designation, students must achieve a 60% average or more in certain courses and an overall average of 65% in the program.

Program Highlights

• 3 years – 6 semesters

• Field placement in semester 6

• Hands-on training in the latest accounting software including Sage 50, Profile, and Caseware

• Receive credits towards the Advanced Certificate in Accounting and Finance (ACAF) and/or Certified Aboriginal Financial Management (CAFM) designation

• Agreements with universities allows successful graduates to fast-track through a related degree program

• This is a Northern College’s Collaborative Delivery program

Fieldwork/Placement

All Business Administration – Accounting students participate in an unpaid, practical experience in the sixth semester. The placement is arranged by the coordinator of field placement, and students are formally evaluated by their employers. This exposure to the working world enables students to put into practice their recently obtained skills and knowledge.

4D Learning Opportunities              

Tax clinic – Each year, students provide tax preparation services free of charge to Cambrian students.

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How to Apply

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Admission Requirements

For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:

• Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)

• Any grade 11 mathematics (C), (U), or (M)

Recommended

• Computer competency in relevant software

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Program Delivery

2019-2020

This program will be delivered in the following terms:

Winter Term Start

1. SEMESTER 1 Winter 2020
2. SEMESTER 2 Spring 2020
3. SEMESTER 3 Fall 2020
4. SEMESTER 4 Winter 2021
5. SEMESTER 5 Fall 2021
6. SEMESTER 6 Winter 2022

2020-2021

This program will be delivered in the following terms:

Fall Term Start

1. SEMESTER 1 Fall 2020
2. SEMESTER 2 Winter 2021
3. SEMESTER 3 Fall 2021
4. SEMESTER 4 Winter 2022
5. SEMESTER 5 Fall 2022
6. SEMESTER 6 Winter 2023

Winter Term Start

1. SEMESTER 1 Winter 2021
2. SEMESTER 2 Spring 2021
3. SEMESTER 3 Fall 2021
4. SEMESTER 4 Winter 2022
5. SEMESTER 5 Fall 2022
6. SEMESTER 6 Winter 2023

For specific term start/end dates and other key dates/deadlines, please see the Academic Schedule posted on our website.

Program of Study

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Credits
ACC 1100	Introduction to Financial Accounting I	4
BUS 1100	Business Mathematics	4
ENG 1002	College Communications	3
MKT 1004	Foundations of Marketing	3
BUS 1104	Introduction to Business Concepts	3
HRP 1000	Introduction to Human Resources	3
ISP 3026	Spreadsheets for Business	3
	Credits	23
Semester 2
ACC 1310	Introduction to Financial Accounting II	4
BUS 1200	Financial Mathematics	4
ENG 2205	Business Reports and Presentations	3
MKT 1200	Applied Marketing	3
ECN 1101	Microeconomics	3
BUS 1035	Computer Applications for Business	3
One General Education course. 1		3
	Credits	23
Semester 3
ACC 1025	Intermediate Accounting I	6
ACC 2320	Management Accounting I	4
BUS 2040	Organizational Behavior	3
ECN 1201	Macroeconomics	3
BUS 1033	Statistics	4
One General Education course. 1		3
	Credits	23
Semester 4
ACC 1022	Accounting Information Systems	3
ACC 1023	Taxation I	4
ACC 1026	Intermediate Accounting II	6
BUS 2320	Business Law	3
FIN 1006	Finance I	4
One General Education course. 1		3
	Credits	23
Semester 5
ACC 1014	Taxation II	4
ACC 3501	Auditing	5
FIN 1007	Finance II	3
MGT 1001	Management Control	4
ACC 1021	Advanced Financial Accounting	4
QMM 1003	Business Analytics	4
	Credits	24
Semester 6
ACC 1121	Integrated Case Analysis	3
ACC 3610	Field Placement	7
EXL 1004	Excel & Access for Accounting	3
BUS 1037	Project Management	3
	Credits	16
	Total Credits	132

1	For more information regarding General Education courses, click here.

Fees

Tuition and Ancillary Fees

Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.

Books & Supplies

The cost of books and supplies for Year 1 is approximately $1,500. This is the best information available at the time of publishing to the website and is subject to change.

Graduate Options

Employment Opportunities

Graduates can pursue a wide range of excellent career opportunities with financial institutions (banking and finance), public accounting firms, large private and public companies, government agencies, tax preparation and financial planning firms, and retail sector organizations. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities as:

• General accountants

• Accounting technicians/staff accountants/cost accountants

• Internal auditors

• Small business operators

• Treasurers/financial analysts

College/University Degree Opportunities

Graduates from this program may continue their studies at college/university and may receive credit for their prior College education.

Refer to College/University Agreements for further information.