Liberal Studies

The majority of students in the Liberal Studies area are looking to continue their education either by taking another College program or moving onto a University program after completing a diploma or certificate. The following programs include a number of transfer opportunities upon completion and many students find these programs useful in guiding them in pursuing the most appropriate career field.

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Professional Accounting Practice

Program Code:
PACT

Credential Type:
Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Length:
One-Year

Intake(s):
September

Intake Status:
Open

 

PROGRAM INFORMATION

This program enables students, from any discipline, to complete a graduate certificate in accounting in three semesters while completing the Level 3 academic requirement of the Certified General Accounting Association (CGA) program of professional studies.
Level 3 CGA is a recognized level of competence in the accounting industry offering competitive salaries and the opportunity to work in well-paid professional accounting positions. The program will begin in September and end in August. It will also be offered part-time over a longer period.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited post-secondary College or University Diploma or Degree program
- or –
Mature student with three to five years equivalent experience in an accounting/business setting at an appropriate level
Applicants who have credits from the CGA program for levels 1-3 courses will be eligible to apply for exemption for equivalent courses in the program.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Trained accountants of all designations are in high-demand and employers face fierce competition to recruit the best graduates. Graduates may find work in every area of business and accounting including the areas of receivables, payables, general accounting, financial statement and cost analysis, as well as IT accounting. Graduates occupy positions in all sizes of business, as well as in all areas of government and non-profit organizations.