Accounting Diploma

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DESCRIPTION

The Accounting Diploma program prepares students for entry-level accounting positions and many of its courses can be transferred to professional accounting associations (CA, CGA, or CMA). In addition the Accounting Diploma may be used as the first two years of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting.

Due to prerequisite and course scheduling considerations, careful course planning is required. Students should consult an Educational Advisor when considering the Accounting Diploma. The Accounting Diploma program is a two-year program. However, students may complete the program on a part-time basis over a longer period of time. Evening courses are also available.

During the program students progress through basic accounting concepts and procedures to more advanced topics such as financial accounting, management accounting, finance, taxation and auditing. There are also courses in related subjects such as economics, computerized business systems, marketing and management. Required English and Mathematics courses ensure that students have the necessary skills in these important areas.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

There will always be a need for individuals who can provide accurate and timely financial data to managers, investors and creditors. As computers, government, inflation, unions and a shrinking world make the business environment more complex, the demand for these information professionals will grow. The Accounting programs prepare graduates for a career in this area.

Financial Managers are not restricted to any specific type of industry, management level or country. All organizations have financial information processing needs.

Future financial management careers include:

Auditors
Business Consultants
Corporate Accountants
Controllers
Entrepreneurs
Financial Analysts
Financial Managers
Financial Planners
Forensic Accountants
Instructors
Internal Auditors
Management Accountants
Public Accountants

Graduates will find that these programs allow them to function effectively in most entry-level accounting positions. Many graduates use the program courses as exemptions toward one of the professional accounting programs (CA, CGA or CMA).

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Note: General university admission requirements apply. Please review these requirements on-line at www.kwantlen.cageneralinfo/admission/admission_requirements.html.

Please Note: A first year English course is required. 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.

Note: Since adequate Mathematics and English skills are important for a successful career in Accounting, students are encouraged to take the Mathematics and English assessments so that any deficiencies can be corrected.

CONTENT

Requirements

Students must complete 20 courses (minimum 60 credits):

ACCT 1110 Principles of Accounting I AND ACCT 1210 Principles of Accounting II OR ACCT 2293 Introduction to Financial Accounting and an elective (any course numbered 1100 or higher) NOTE: Credit will not be granted for ACCT 1110 if credit was previously granted for ACCT 2293. Credit will not be granted for both ACCT 2293 and ACCT 1210.
ACCT 3310 Intermediate Financial Accounting
ACCT 3410 Intermediate Accounting II NOTE: ACCT 3310 and ACCT 3410 can be replaced with ACCT 3510, a 6 credit course
ACCT 3320 Introductory Management Accounting I
ACCT 3420 Advanced Management Accounting NOTE: ACCT 3320 and ACCT 3420 can be replaced with ACCT 3520, a 6credit course
ACCT 3335 Taxation
ACCT 3380 Managerial Finance
ACCT 3444 Auditing
CBSY 2205 Computers and Information Processing
one other CBSY course
ECON 1150 Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 1250 Principles of Macroeconomics
CMNS 1140 Introduction to Professional Communication
One course in Mathematics. NOTE: ACCT 1130 or BUQU 1130 Business Mathematics are the core business math courses recommended for the program. Students may earn credits for only ONE of ACCT 1130 or BUQU 1130.
One course in Statistics. NOTE: ACCT 1230 or BUQU 1230 Business Statistics are the core business statistics courses recommended for the program. Students may earn credits for only ONE of ACCT 1230 or BUQU 1230.
ENGL 1100 Writing, Reading and Thinking: An Introduction
Two courses in Business (BUSI) and/or Marketing (MRKT)
One elective chosen from the list of approved business liberal education electives found online at www.kwantlen.cacourses/lbedcrs/libeduelec.html. The elective may also be an ECON or CMNS courses numbered 1100 or higher. NOTE: Credit for ECON 1101 will not be granted if taken after ECON 1150 or ECON 1250

Recommended Sequences of courses:

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 - Principles of Accounting I
ACCT 1130 - Business Mathematics OR BUQU 1130 - Business Mathematics
CBSY 1105 - Introduction to Microcomputer Processing
ECON 1150 - Principles of Microeconomics
ENGL 1100 - Writing, Reading and Thinking: An Introduction

Semester II

ACCT 1210 - Principles of Accounting II
ACCT 1230 - Business Statistics OR BUQU 1230 - Business Statistics
CBSY 2205 - Computers and Information Processing
ECON 1250 - Principles of Macroeconomics
CMNS 1140 - Introduction to Professional Communication

Semester III

ACCT 3310 - Intermediate Financial Accounting I
ACCT 3320 - Introductory Management AccountingII
ACCT 3335 - Taxation
BUSI 1215 - Organizational Behaviour I
BUSI 2390 - Business Law

Semester IV

ACCT 3410 - Intermediate Financial Accounting II
ACCT 3420 - Advanced Management Accounting
ACCT 3380 - Managerial Finance
ACCT 3444 - Auditing

For Graduation purposes only:

Credit will NOT be granted for ACCT 1110 if credit has been previously granted for ACCT 1210 or ACCT 2293. Credit will NOT be granted for both ACCT 1210 and ACCT 2293
Credit will NOT be granted for ACCT 1160
A maximum of 6 credits will be granted for any combination taken of ACCT 3320 (3 credits), 3420 (3 credits) or 3520 (6 credits)
A maximum of 6 credits will be granted for any combination taken of ACCT 3310 (3 credits), 3410 (3 credits) or 3510 (6 credits)

Transfer

Accounting Diploma graduates are eligible for entry into the third year of Kwantlen's Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting, the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Entrepreneurial Leadership, and the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Human Resources Management. As well, this diploma program transfers as a block to Thompson Rivers University – Open Learning toward the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. Students considering CA, CGA or CMA should consult a current transfer guide from the appropriate body for individual course exemptions.

GRADUATION

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

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