School of Business

Accounting

Make strides even before you graduate towards completing your Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
specialization

Accounting is more than just crunching numbers — it’s the essential language of business. This specialization in the School of Business is designed to give you the opportunity to study accounting in depth, preparing you for a potential future as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

Courses

Graduating students who have fulfilled the requirements for a Bachelor of Business Administration may apply for 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%:

  • 3.5 ADMN credits consisting of ADMN 1021H, 2021H, 3021H, 3121H, 3200H, 3221H, and 3321H
  • 2.0 ADMN credits from ADMN 1620H, 3250H, 3700H, 3710H, 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.

Locations:

  • Durham GTA
  • Peterborough

Degree:

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  • Prepare for your CPA designation or springboard into an M.B.A.
  • Complete 100-hours of hands-on professional experience through an internship with business sector companies and organizations
  • Network with industry experts and organizations through program-led events
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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. 

$18.63-$56.59/hr
Salary Range
220,200
Jobs in Canada
94,400
10YR Job Outlook
Source: Government of Canada

Career Opportunities

  • Accountant
  • Forensic Accountant
  • Investment Banker
  • Stockbroker
  • Consultant
  • Bookkeeper
  • Tax Accountant

Popular Courses:

  • Financial Accounting
  • Management Skills
  • Entrepreneurship
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Accounting students walking through Trent University campus in the fall

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Requirements:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
  • A minimum 70% overall final average (unless otherwise specified)
  • ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%

Program Requirements:

  • A 4U Math
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