College Diploma - Business Administration - Accounting

A diploma in accounting at Lakeland College provides a solid foundation for an accounting career.

Accounting is one of 4 majors in Lakeland's 2 year business administration diploma.

Students will build basic business skills in their first year. In their second year, they will take specialized courses related to accounting. All courses will develop their technical accounting knowledge and expertise.

Accounting is useful if one wants to manage or start their own business. The skills developed are also building blocks for related careers. From the diploma students can go deeper into:

• business analysis • financial services • investment management

If being an accountant is one's goal, this diploma is a great starting point. The courses are on the pathway to a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.

For those who want a degree, they don't have to leave Lakeland. They can stay 2 more years and earn a Bachelor of Commerce or Management through Lakeland's partnership with Athabasca University.