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Business Administration - Accounting

Algonquin College

Business Administration - Accounting

Duration: 3 years
Level of Education: 3 Years Advanced Diploma

Tuition Fee: $14089 CAD,
Application Fee: $95 CAD

Program Description

Earn a flexible diploma that shows you are aware of all areas of business, and that you also have specialized education in accounting.

Accounting is one of seven majors available to Business Administration students. This three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma program starts with three semesters, learning a variety of essential business skills, before ultimately deciding on a major.

The program prepares you for a challenging and rewarding career in the accounting industry. Accounting is often referred to as the backbone of business - businesses need skilled accountants to monitor financial accounts in order to operate effectively and efficiently.

This program enables you to provide businesses with the complete and accurate financial picture they need to thrive.

  • Study all major areas of accounting including:
  • financial accounting
  • managerial accounting
  • taxation
  • financial management

Practice recording financial transactions, preparing/presenting financial statements, reports and other documents, and using current accounting software.

You may find employment in both the public and private sectors in roles such as:

  • accounting assistant
  • accounting associate
  • accounting clerk
  • junior financial analyst
  • junior staff accountant

There are opportunities in a variety of work environments, including:

  • accounting firms
  • small and medium-sized businesses
  • service organizations
  • government departments
  • financial institutions

Admission Requirements

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
  • Min GPA: 50.0% 

English Proficiency Requirements:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 88 (Min Reading: 22.0, Min Writing: 22.0, Min Listening: 22.0, Min Speaking: 22.0)
  • Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Listening: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0)

  • January 2021 Closed
  • September 2021 Available