Key Details
Program Start Dates
January 2025
May 2025
September 2025
January 2026
May 2026
Please visit Ontario College Application Service to learn more about start dates.
Credential
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Program Duration
3 Semesters / 1 YearProgram Contacts
Program Coordinator / Professor
Program Overview
Kick-start your accounting career and your journey to a CPA designation
Are there numbers in your future? This professional accounting program is tailored for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline except accounting, yet seek a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
You will gain vital knowledge and skills across all accounting fields, such as financial, management, audit and assurance, finance, and personal and corporate tax. You’ll also develop the computer tech and critical thinking skills necessary to excel in the practice of professional accounting.
Program Highlights
Program highlights
- Courses are recognized by the Chartered Professional Accounts of Ontario (CPA Ontario) prep courses for admission to the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP)
- Experienced faculty with CPA certification
Recognized by:
Admissions
Admission requirements
Applicants must be graduates of an Ontario degree program or equivalent.
OR
Applicants must possess an Ontario Diploma/Advanced Diploma or equivalent and eight years of relevant working experience. Applicants must submit a detailed summary of their work experience along with their application. The applicants seeking a pathway to CPA Certification after graduating from ACGC will be responsible for getting their work experience validated from CPA Ontario. For more information, the applicant can refer to cpaontario.ca/become-a-cpa/student-registration/mature-registration.
Students who have undergraduate degrees from non-Canadian institutions with WES or similar equivalency will be considered.
International Student Admissions
Are you an international student? Learn more about additional requirements.
Learn moreProgram delivery
Program delivery
2024-2025
Winter term start
- Semester 1: Winter 2025
- Semester 2: Spring 2025
- Semester 3: Fall 2025
Spring term start
- Semester 1: Spring 2025
- Semester 2: Fall 2025
- Semester 3: Winter 2026
2025-2026
Fall term start
- Semester 1: Fall 2025
- Semester 2: Winter 2026
- Semester 3: Spring 2026
Winter term start
- Semester 1: Winter 2026
- Semester 2: Spring 2026
- Semester 3: Fall 2026
Spring term start
- Semester 1: Spring 2026
- Semester 2: Fall 2026
- Semester 3: Winter 2027
Program of Study
Program of study for 2025-26 Academic Year
Semester 1 | Credits | |
---|---|---|
ECN 1720 | Microeconomics | 3 |
BUS 2721 | Statistics for Business | 3 |
BUS 2720 | Business and Commercial Law | 3 |
ACC 2720 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
ACC 1722 | Intro to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
ACC 4724 | Information Technology | 3 |
BUS 1726 | Case Analysis Workshop | 2 |
Credits | 20 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ECN 2710 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
ACC 3721 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
BUS 2723 | Intro to Business Analytics | 3 |
ACC 3725 | Management Accounting | 3 |
FIN 2720 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
ACC 3724 | Personal Taxation | 3 |
Credits | 18 | |
Semester 3 | ||
BUS 3721 | Business Strategy | 3 |
ACC 3722 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
ACC 3723 | Audit and Assurance | 3 |
ACC 4720 | Advanced Financial Reporting | 3 |
ACC 4722 | Corporate Taxation | 3 |
FIN 3720 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
ACC 4725 | Workshop on Accounting Cases | 2 |
Credits | 20 | |
Total Credits | 58 |
Fees
Tuition Cost
Important Notice
Fees presented are estimates based on projections for future academic year(s) of study. Actual fees charged may differ from what is published here. A full detailed listing of all fees is available in myCambrian and updated annually no later than May 1 for the following academic year. Students in Academic Upgrading are responsible for any fees listed on their invoice each term.
Tuition and ancillary fees
Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.
Books and supplies
Books and supplies may be required at the course level over and above what is estimated above. Please consult your professor/instructor for further information.
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Work-integrated learning (WIL)
Take your education beyond the classroom!
Cambrian programs blend academic learning, hands-on training, and community involvement opportunities to help you achieve your ultimate goal – your dream career. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios within and outside of the classroom through work-integrated learning. Whether it be a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement, you’ll benefit from a practical, job-related experience before you graduate.
Work-integrated learning (WIL) resources
Your program may give you the opportunity to gain practical work experience through a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement. Before starting your program it’s important to understand the differences between the opportunities as well as the requirements.
Field of Study
Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business
Cambrian’s Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business offers a wide range of programs designed to ignite your potential. Create your own narrative with programs that combine classroom knowledge with real-world experience. Cambrian gives you the tools to succeed in the compelling and fast-paced business sector.
Specific program pathways
College or university degree opportunities
If you are a graduate of this program, you may continue your studies at a college or university and you may receive credit(s) for your prior college education. Refer to Cambrian’s college and university agreement details for further information.
Career Outcomes
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Minimum technology requirements
Success in this program requires that you come equipped with some program-specific technology requirements.
Minimum technology requirements
- Regular access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection
- Webcam and headset
- Personal computer
- PC with operating system Windows 10 OR 11(preferred), with 64-bit Intel OR AMD multicore processor, Intel i5 OR AMD equivalent at minimum
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics – Intel HD Graphics 400
- RAM: 8 GB OR 16 GB (preferred)
- Storage: 16 GB – 32 GB SSD, 100 GB free with 10 GB minimum for software installs
System requirements for assistive technology
To access the widest range of assistive technology (AT), a Windows-based computer is recommended.
- Recommended OS: Windows 10 or newer
- Recommended CPU: Intel or AMD multicore processor
- Recommended RAM: 8 GB
- Recommended storage for assistive technology: 8 GB of available hard drive of solid state drive space (please note this is not the total drive size and refers specifically to available space needed for assistive technology)
- Recommended audio: Speakers or headphones for text-to-speech and microphone for speech input
While Apple computers can provide many AT options, some specialized software may not be available/compatible with this platform. Please consult with the Glenn Crombie Centre for further details.
Bring your own device (BYOD)
Cambrian College has implemented a BYOD principle to both enrich the student learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure flexibility!
Ready to take the first step?
Start gaining the highest level of skills at Cambrian now – and you’ll be ready to take advantage of the many career opportunities waiting for you just around the corner. The future is yours!
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