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Accounting extends far beyond tax preparation and record-keeping. It involves comprehensively analyzing a business's operations and steering it toward financial success. Every organization tells its financial story across diverse sectors like manufacturing, services, tourism, creative arts, healthcare, apparel, property, or athletics - the possibilities are limitless. Design your ideal career path with flexible options: part-time or full-time roles, office-based or remote positions, local or global opportunities.
Hands-on education
This program equips students with practical, in-demand expertise covering both financial and managerial accounting:
Acquire leadership capabilities in financial planning, cost analysis, pricing strategies, reducing inefficiencies, and improving operational performance.
Earn certifications in widely-used professional tools including MS Excel, Sage 50 Accounting, and QuickBooks.
The third-year curriculum deepens understanding of corporate finance, managerial accounting, business taxation, and auditing methods.
Participate in strategic business simulations and team-based decision-making exercises.
Gain insights from real-world business scenarios and industry expert presentations.
Apply your knowledge during semesters 5 and 6 through Loyalist's Service-Learning Community Clinics, helping regional small businesses and nonprofits with accounting, financial planning, and payroll services. Semester 6 features a specialized Student Tax Clinic.
The third-year includes a month-long professional placement, offering practical experience, valuable connections, and potential employment opportunities upon graduation.