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

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 1045	Introduction to Accounting	3
BUS 1211	Business Mathematics	3
ENG 1002	College Communications	3
ISP 3026	Spreadsheets for Business	3
BUS 1146	Introduction to Business Management	3
ECN 1101	Microeconomics	3
BUS 1125	Business Professionalism	3
	Credits	21
Semester 2
ACC 1050	Financial Accounting	3
BUS 1212	Financial Mathematics	3
MKT 1204	Foundations of Marketing	3
ECN 1202	Macroeconomics	3
BUS 1153	CSR and Ethics	3
BUS 1111	Business Research Methods	3
One General Education course. 1		3
	Credits	21
Semester 3
ACC 1028	Intermediate Accounting I	4
ACC 2321	Introduction to Management Accounting	4
ACC 1060	Accounting Applications	3
BUS 2040	Organizational Behavior	3
BUS 1233	Statistics	3
One General Education course. 1		3
	Credits	20
Semester 4
ACC 3502	Introduction to Audit	4
ACC 1027	Personal Taxation	4
ACC 1029	Intermediate Accounting II	4
BUS 2320	Business Law	3
FIN 1016	Introduction to Finance	3
One General Education course. 1		3
	Credits	21
Semester 5
ACC 1114	Corporate Taxation	4
ACC 1130	Intermediate Accounting III	4
FIN 1017	Corporate Finance	4
ACC 1128	Intermediate Management Accounting	4
QMM 1003	Business Analytics	4
	Credits	20
Semester 6
ACC 1030	Business Leadership	3
ACC 3610	Field Placement	7
ACC 1035	Strategy and Governance	4
BUS 1037	Project Management	3
	Credits	17
	Total Credits	120

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.