Graduate Certificate - Professional Accounting Practice (1568)

As the pace of global change accelerates, the need for financial professionals to remain at the forefront of business decision making will become ever more important. With a CPA designation, students will develop integrated competencies to thrive in this business environment where expectations continue to progress in a multitude of directions. This Professional Accounting Practice program prepares students to pursue a professional accounting career leading to the attainment of the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation. This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program will provide students with skills to develop an in-depth understanding of financial statement preparation, financial reporting, managerial accounting, and corporate finance. Students will develop skills in critical thinking, managing complex scenarios, and fulfilling statutory requirements. Through case studies, group projects, and interactive online content, graduates will develop the skills needed to analyze complex scenarios, interpret them, and prepare financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting frameworks. Classes will be taught by faculty members with industry experience, many of whom hold CPA designation. Flexible delivery will allow students to balance their professional commitments with the academic commitments arising out of this program. Accreditation of this program with CPA Ontario will be pursued. Graduates will be eligible to enter the PEP phase of the CPA pathway, provided they meet the criteria set up by CPA Ontario. Following the PEP phase, students have the option to complete the remaining courses with CPA (Capstone I and II) and then write the Common Final Exam (CFE).