Accounting (Co-op Available)
Go beyond the fundamentals of business and learn the language of accounting. Take a blend of courses in Financial and Managerial Accounting, Economics, Information Systems, and Tax and Auditing as you gain a thorough understanding of the various accounting processes, preparing you for a potential future as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
Courses
Students who have fulfilled the requirements for a Bachelor of Business Administration or a joint-major Honours degree in Business Administration may graduate with a Specialization in Accounting if they have successfully completed the following 5.5 credits with a minimum grade of 65% in each and an overall average of at least 70% in courses for the Specialization:
- 3.0 ADMN credits consisting of ADMN 1221H, 3021H, 3121H, 3200H, 3221H, and 3321H
- 2.5 ADMN credits from ADMN 1620H, 3250H, 3700H, 3710H, 4300H, 4301H, 4302H, 4303H, or 4710H
Program Coordinator
K. Collins, B.A. (Western), M.A. (Queen’s), Ph.D. (Ottawa), LLM (Western), CPA, CGA
Degrees Offered:
- B.B.A.
- B.B.A. Co-op (Peterborough Only)
Locations:
- Durham GTA
- Peterborough
Resume Boosters:
- Explore your strengths and career interests, and graduate with 12 months of work experience (and income) through the new four-year B.B.A. co-op option, giving you the competitive edge for future job prospects.
- Prepare for your CPA designation or springboard into an M.B.A.
- Complete 100-hours of hands-on professional experience with a local business through the fourth year placement course or consider the fourth year internship course, a 6, 8 or 12 month paid work opportunity with companies or organizations in Ontario (a break in your studies between your second last and last term) and students must return to Trent after the internship for their final term.
- Network with industry experts and organizations through program-led events

Career Paths:
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Financial Auditors & Accountants
Financial auditors examine and analyze the accounting and financial records of individuals and establishments to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures. Accountants plan, organize and administer accounting systems for individuals and establishments. Articling students in accounting firms are included in this unit group. Financial auditors and accountants are employed by auditing and accounting firms throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.
Career Opportunities
- Accountant
- Forensic Accountant
- Investment Banker
- Stockbroker
- Consultant
- Bookkeeper
- Tax Accountant

Admission Requirements
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