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This graduate certificate offers an accelerated pathway for bachelor's degree holders to launch an accounting career. Designed for learners with limited accounting background, the program delivers all prerequisite courses needed for Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) certification. Graduates will qualify for enrollment in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) after completing these courses.
The curriculum covers financial and managerial accounting, taxation, information systems, auditing, finance, and economics. Students will hone analytical and interpretive abilities to make principled, ethical business decisions.
Participants will engage with contemporary business technologies including spreadsheet tools (Excel), database programs (Access), and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems through hands-on experience with accounting software. The program further connects students to real-world practice through research assignments, case analyses, and practical projects.
Ontario University or college degree or equivalent