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About the Program
Business Administration - Accounting is one of five business administration programs at Conestoga College. Students in this advanced diploma program acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in an intermediate-level accounting position, along with the fundamentals necessary for advancement to managerial positions. Advanced financial accounting, managerial skills, cost-accounting systems and controls, computerized accounting and income tax knowledge are emphasized. Students learn computer skills in up-to-date labs, gaining familiarity with current versions of accounting software and other business software.
Program Outcomes
Record financial transactions in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships, private enterprises, publicly accountable enterprises and non-profit organizations.
Prepare and present financial statements, reports and other documents in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships and private enterprises.
Contribute to strategic decision-making by applying advanced management accounting concepts.
Prepare individuals' and Canadian-controlled private corporations' income tax returns and individuals' basic tax planning in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
Analyze and evaluate organizational structures and the interdependence of functional areas, and contribute to the development of strategies which positively impact financial performance.
Analyze and evaluate, within a Canadian context, the impact of economic variables, legislation, ethics, technological advances and the environment on an organization's operations.
Analyze and evaluate an organization's internal control system, taking risk management into account.
Contribute to strategic decision-making by applying advanced financial management concepts.
Co-ordinate the planning, implementation, management and evaluation of team projects by applying project management principles.
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Level 1
Course Details
Introductory Financial Accounting I
ACCT1030
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085
Business Computing Applications I
COMP1056
Conestoga 101
CON0101
Business Mathematics I
MATH1010
Marketing I
MKT1040
Introduction to Supply Chain and Operations Management
OPER1160
Level 2
Course Details
Introductory Financial Accounting II
ACCT1040
Excel in Accounting
ACCT1345
Professional Writing Skills for Business
COMM1380
Microeconomics
ECON1020
Business Mathematics II
MATH1020
Electives: General Education
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours
Electives: General Education
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours
Level 3
Course Details
Introductory Cost Accounting
ACCT1135
Intermediate Financial Accounting I
ACCT2130
Accounting Applications I
ACCT2225
Finance I
FIN2020
Statistics
MATH2255
Level 4
Course Details
Intermediate Financial Accounting II
ACCT2140
Cost And Management Accounting I
ACCT2165
Advanced Excel In Accounting
ACCT3135
Business Law
BUS2010
Macroeconomics
ECON1030
Level 5
Course Details
Advanced Financial Accounting
ACCT3065
Accounting and Management Information Systems
ACCT3070
Tax I
ACCT3080
Cost And Management Accounting II
ACCT3170
Organizational Behaviour
BUS1021
Finance II
FIN2030
Level 6
Course Details
Internal Control and External Auditing
ACCT3005
Tax II
ACCT3095
Accounting Applications II
ACCT3150
Career Success
CDEV1830
Strategic Business Planning
MGMT3030
Electives: General Education
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours
Financial Managers
Financial Auditors and Accountants
Financial and Investment Analysts
Other Financial Officers
Professional Occupations in Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations
Supervisors, Finance and Insurance Office Workers
Accounting Technicians and Bookkeepers
Accounting and Related Clerks
Business Development Officers and Marketing Researchers and Consultants
Customer and Information Services Supervisors
Health Insurance - $500
