Accounting is the backbone of business operations, dealing with budgets, profit and loss, and financial planning. Moreover, it offers a solid foundation in financial principles and a pathway to becoming a trusted advisor in business decision-making processes.
As with all Business Management programs, our Accounting program has a focus on sustainability, preparing you to be competitive in the changing business landscape.
Our business students, including Accounting diploma students, excel every year at the Western Canada Business Competition, bringing home medals consistently.
Our Accounting diploma, in combination with our Bachelor of Business Admin program, provides the prerequisites for the CPA PEP program. It will also transfer into programs for CPHR (Chartered Professional in Human Resources), CPM (Certified Payroll Manager), and CFP (Certified Financial Planner). We recommend you speak with an Education Advisor regarding transfer credit.
But don’t stop there! The diploma ladders directly into Year 3 of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainable Business Practices degree at the College which has the additional flexibility of part-time, full-time, face-to-face, or online learning. Complete both the diploma and degree – and you’re well-prepared to tackle the world of business!
Program Information
The Accounting program offers you the flexibility of completing your diploma or certificate online, face-to-face, or a combination of the two.
This program starts in September and January each year. Part-time students applying in the Spring semester should select University General Studies as their program when applying.
Note: The information for this program is currently set to display information for the 2026/27 academic year. To view other years, choose from the sort feature from the “select calendar” drop-down.
Note: Upon successful completion of all Year 1 courses, you can graduate with a Business Management Certificate.
Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students
For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)
Year 1
Application Fee:
$30.00
Tuition:
$3,725.70
Lab Fee:
$170.76
Student Association Fee:
$69.00
Bus Pass Fee:
$88.80
Health and Dental Fee:
$240.00
Year 2
Tuition:
$3,725.70
Student Association Fee:
$69.00
Bus Pass Fee:
$88.80
Health and Dental Fee:
$240.00
*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.
Tuition and Fees for International Students
For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)
Year 1
International Application Fee:
$100.00
One-time International Education Fee:
$100.00
Tuition:
$16,340.70
Lab Fee:
$170.76
Student Association Fee:
$69.00
Bus Pass Fee:
$88.80
Health and Dental Fee:
$240.00
Guard.me Insurance:
$270.00
Year 2
Tuition:
$16,340.70
Student Association Fee:
$69.00
Bus Pass Fee:
$88.80
Health and Dental Fee:
$240.00
*Tuition and Fees for international students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook and supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.
With an education in accounting, you may choose to be self-employed as a consultant or to work for private or public sectors in organizations of all sizes. Just a few examples of career options include:
Bachelor of Business Administration Note: Applicants must meet Capilano University’s School of Business admission requirements and Capilano University’s admission and general English Language requirements.
