Accounting

The Honours Bachelor of Commerce with Specialization in Accounting allows students to build a solid foundation in financial and managerial accounting, auditing and taxation. Students not only learn how to produce accurate financial statements, but also study more complex topics in accounting.

Students may wish to join a professional accounting body, such as the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, the Certified General Accountants or the Society of Management Accountants of Canada. Many of the courses within the program count toward a professional designation. However, some of the courses required by professional associations are not necessarily required in our Accounting program; these courses can be taken as electives or as additional courses.

Since there is a common core of courses in all bachelor programs at the Telfer School of Management, you may postpone a decision to specialize in Accounting until the Fall session of second year. The course ADM2342 Intermediate Accounting I sets the stage for further studies in the area; you must take this course during the Winter session of second year.

Within the Accounting program, you may decide to take the regular program or you may be interested in applying to the Co-Operative Education Program.