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Accounting and Finance (ACF)
Starts in January, May, September
Location
Duration
6 Semesters (3 Years)Credential Awarded
Ontario College Advanced DiplomaAbout the Program
In this three-year advanced diploma program, you will develop in-depth technical knowledge of financial accounting, cost and managerial accounting, taxation, financial management, auditing and technology applications.
As a student of this program, you must maintain:
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 during your first year
- Achieve a minimum of B grade in program course ACC220
Without fulfilment of the above requirements, you may be asked to withdraw from the program and transfer to other accounting programs such as the two-year Accounting program. |
Life of Credit
This program qualifies for Seneca's Life of a Credit policy. This policy will allow you to transfer your credits earned in the past 10 years toward this program.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Sage ERP
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access database
- Microsoft Dynamics
Work Experience
Optional Co-op
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters. In programs with limited co-op opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position. |
Your Career
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of employers waiting for you:
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Professional Certification
Assuming all grade requirements are met, as an ACF graduate:
- You may choose to pursue the Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation by transferring into semester 6 of the Honours Bachelor of Commerce – International Accounting and Finance (IAF) program.
- You will be eligible for exemptions for ACCA Papers F1 and F4.