Accounting

The Accounting program can be completed either full-time or part-time and is available both completely online and in-class. As with all Business Management programs, our Accounting program has a focus on sustainability, preparing you to be competitive in the changing business landscape.

Upon completion of the Accounting diploma, students are eligible to take advantage of block transfer agreements the College has with many other Canadian colleges and universities. Transfer is available to most Canadian post-secondary institutions on a case-by-case basis. Students can also enter directly into Year 3 of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainable Business Practices degree program at College of the Rockies.

Why Choose Accounting as a Career?

• An accounting education opens up numerous career paths including working for auditing and accounting firms as well as for all types of businesses throughout the private and public sectors.
• You may choose to be self-employed as a consultant or contract specialist.
• Your accounting education is a starting point to becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

Note: Upon successful completion of all Year 1 courses, you can graduate with a Business Management Certificate.

Benefits of Our Program

Students who complete their Accounting diploma and BBA at College of the Rockies will be eligible to enter straight into a Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) Professional Education Program (PEP). We recommend you speak with an Education Advisor regarding transfer credit.

The main advantages of attending College of the Rockies Accounting Program:

• Stay at home and earn your diploma and degree
• Online or face to face instruction available
• Work while you upgrade your skills and enhance your career
• Lower tuition costs
• Smaller class sizes
• More access to instructors
• Enter the CPA PEP program directly after completing your ACCT diploma and degree in 4 years

Accounting Diploma Program Structure:

Year 1 Fall Semester	Credits
ACCT 261 Introductory Financial Accounting 1	3
MGMT 212 Business Law	3
ECON 101 Microeconomics	3
COMC 101 Technical and Professional Writing or ENGL 100 English Composition. Note: ENGL 100 may be required for degree-seeking students	3
MATH 101 Finite Mathematics 1 or MATH 111 Business Mathematics or MATH 103 Differential Calculus	3
Total	15

Year 1 Winter Semester	Credits
ACCT 262 Introductory Financial Accounting 2	3
COMC 102 Advanced Professional Communication	3
COMP 154 Computer Applications in Business	3
ECON 102 Macroeconomics	3
STAT 106  Statistics	3
Total	15

Year 2 Fall Semester	Credits
ACCT 363 Taxation 1	3
ACCT 371 Corporate Finance 1	3
ACCT 373 Intermediate Financial Reporting 1	3
ACCT 375 Introductory Management Accounting	3
ACCT 369 Quantitative Methods in Business	3
Total	15

Year 2 Winter Semester	Credits
ACCT 372 Corporate Finance 2	3
ACCT 374 Intermediate Financial Reporting 2	3
ACCT 364 Taxation 2	3
ACCT 350 Accounting Software Application	3
MGMT 411 Business Management Review	3
Total	15

 View official Program Outline.

Year 1 – Semester 1 – Fall

Electives (Choose one of the following Maths)

Choose from: MATH-101, MATH-111 or MATH-103

Year 1 – Semester 2 – Winter

Year 2 – Semester 1 – Fall

Year 2 – Semester 2 – Winter

Academic Requirements:

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• Minimum 65% in either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent, or successful completion of university-level composition course (e.g., ENGL 100).
• Students for whom English is a second language must meet the College’s English Language Proficiency Requirements.
• 60% in either Principles of Math 11, Foundations of Math 11, Applications of Math 11, Pre-calculus 11, Math 11, Statistics 12, Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12, Math 080; or a minimum grade of 65% in either Foundations of Math 12, Geometry 12, or Computer Science 12.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel is recommended.

Tuition and Fees:

Tuition Year 1:	$3,581.40
Tuition Year 2:	$3,581.40
Application Fee:	$30.00
Student Association Fee:	$138.00
Bus Pass Fee:	$177.60
Lab Fee:	$164.22
Health and Dental Fee:	$459.00
Total	$8,131.62

_{*These prices are for domestic students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Tuition and Fees for International Students

Tuition Year 1	$15,554.70
Tuition Year 2	$15,554.70
Application Fee	$100.00
International Fee	$100.00
Student Association Fee	$138.00
Bus Pass Fee	$177.60
Lab Fee	$164.22
Health and Dental Fee	$459.00
Guard.me Insurance	$270.00
Total	$32,518.22

*These prices are for international students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.

The Accounting Diploma at College of the Rockies provides students the opportunity to transfer their post-secondary courses to a number of accreditations such as Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), and Certified Payroll Manager (CPM). Please contact an Education Advisor for more information.

Accounting Credential Transfer Guides

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Transfer Guide

To Institution	Program
College of the Rockies	Bachelor of Business Administration	Planning Form
Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping	Certified Bookkeeper – Fulltime	Transfer Agreement
Capilano University	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.	Transfer Agreement
Okanagan College	Bachelor of Business Administration Note: Individual assessment required. Must have diploma and minimum GPA 67%	Transfer Agreement
Royal Roads University	Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication Note: Individual assessment required. In addition you must complete English 100 with a B or greater.	Transfer Agreement
University of Lethbridge	Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management Note: Graduates will be guaranteed admission if their diploma GPA is 3.0 or higher.	Transfer Agreement
University of Northern British Columbia	Bachelor Of Commerce	Transfer Information