2014-15 University Calendar
Kwantlen Polytechnic University Calendar  2014-15  Faculty of Business  Accounting: Diploma

Accounting: Diploma

Description

The Accounting Diploma program prepares students for entry-level accounting positions in the work force or to enter the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting in Year 3.  The requirement for admission to Year 3 of the BBA in Accounting is a GPA of 2.7 in the Accounting Diploma.

The Diploma program includes courses in financial accounting, management accounting, finance, taxation and auditing.  There are also courses in economics, business math, business statistics, simply accounting, information management, English and communications.  The Accounting Diploma is carefully aligned with the requirements of the CA, CMA, CGA, and CPA accounting designations.

Some unique features of this program are:

Student Profile

Students who excel in the accounting profession have numerical aptitude, strong critical thinking skills, and effective written and oral communications skills.  To acquire a professional accounting designation, you must obtain a degree.  Students in the Accounting Diploma have the options of pursuing entry-level accounting positions or continuing their education with degree studies leading to a professional accounting designation.

Career Opportunities

There will always be a need for individuals who can provide accurate and timely financial information to managers, investors and creditors. Financial management is not restricted to any specific industry, management level or country.  All organizations have financial information processing and reporting needs.

Career opportunities are numerous and diverse.  Placements range from public accounting firms to internal bookkeeping and accounting positions in service companies, manufacturing, retail and merchandising management, banking and financial services, government and the not-for-profit sector.

Program Admission Requirements

General university admission requirements apply to this program including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement.

Note: A first year English course is required for graduation. Students wishing to complete the program without having to undertake any preparatory English courses will need English 12 with a B grade, or the equivalent prerequisite, for direct entry into ENGL 1100. Please make an appointment with an Educational Advisor to plan your course selections accordingly.

Program Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 60 credits that include:

All of Group A or all of Group B:
  Group A
  ACCT 1110 Introductory Financial Accounting I 3 credits
  ACCT 1210 Introductory Financial Accounting II 3 credits
  Group B
  ACCT 2293 Accelerated Introductory Financial Accounting 3 credits
  An elective course (any course numbered 1100 or higher) 3 credits
All of Group C or all of Group D:
  Group C
  ACCT 3310 Intermediate Financial Accounting I 3 credits
  ACCT 3410 Intermediate Accounting II 3 credits
  Group D
  ACCT 3510 Intermediate Financial Accounting 6 credits
All of Group E or all of Group F:
  Group E
  ACCT 3320 Introductory Management Accounting 3 credits
  ACCT 3420 Advanced Management Accounting 3 credits
  Group F
  ACCT 3520 Management Accounting I & II 6 credits
All of:
  ACCT 2235 Introductory Taxation 3 credits
  ACCT 3380 Managerial Finance 3 credits
  ACCT 3444 Auditing 3 credits
  CBSY 1105 Introductory Computer Applications 3 credits
  CBSY 2205 Management Information Systems 3 credits
  CMNS 1140 Introduction to Professional Communication 3 credits
  ECON 1150 Principles of Microeconomics 3 credits
  ECON 1250 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credits
  One course in Mathematics* 3 credits
  One course in Statistics* 3 credits
  ENGL 1100 Introduction to University Writing 3 credits
  Two courses in Business (BUSI) and/or Marketing (MRKT) and/or CBSY 2306 6 credits
  One elective chosen from approved Faculty of Business Liberal Education Electives (3 or more credits)

* Notes:

Recommended Course Progression:

This sequence is the suggested order in which courses can be completed. Students may wish to lessen their course load in any semester and/or take courses in a different sequence. It is possible to do so provided all prerequisite requirements are met.

For assistance with course planning please consult an Educational Advisor.

  Semester I
  ACCT 1110 Introductory Financial Accounting I 3 credits
  ACCT 1130 Business Mathematics OR BUQU 1130 - Business Mathematics 3 credits
  CBSY 1105 Introductory Computer Applications 3 credits
  ECON 1150 Principles of Microeconomics 3 credits
  ENGL 1100 Introduction to University Writing 3 credits
  Semester II
  ACCT 1210 Introductory Financial Accounting II 3 credits
  ACCT 1230 Business Statistics OR BUQU 1230 - Business Statistics 3 credits
  CBSY 2205 Computers and Information Processing 3 credits
  ECON 1250 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credits
  CMNS 1140 Introduction to Professional Communication 3 credits
  Semester III
  ACCT 3310 Intermediate Financial Accounting I 3 credits
  ACCT 3320 Introductory Management Accounting II 3 credits
  ACCT 2235 Introductory Taxation 3 credits
  BUSI 1215 Organizational Behaviour 3 credits
  BUSI 2390 Business Law 3 credits
  Semester IV
  ACCT 3410 Intermediate Financial Accounting II 3 credits
  ACCT 3420 Advanced Management Accounting 3 credits
  ACCT 3380 Managerial Finance 3 credits
  ACCT 3444 Auditing 3 credits
  Liberal Education elective

For Graduation purposes only:

Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Diploma in Accounting.

Last Updated: Jun 4, 2014

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