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Honours Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting & Finance (BACF)
Formerly known as Honours Bachelor of Commerce – International Accounting & Finance
Starts in May, September, January
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Duration
8 Semesters (4 Years)Credential Awarded
Honours Bachelor DegreeAbout the Program
In this four-year honours degree program you will develop accounting, finance, management, and technology competencies. You will learn how to prepare, interpret and analyze financial information and be on the path toward a professional accounting designation. With this unique accounting education you will be job-ready for the Canadian and global business environments.
Life of a 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:
Financial analysis and critical thinking
Problem-solving
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Teamwork
Work Experience
Mandatory Degree Co-op
A work experience that includes at least one term in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a paid position that is completed between two academic semesters and requires a minimum of 420 hours of work. Students must be in good standing and meet all identified requirements prior to participating in the work experience. The successful completion of the co-op work term(s) is required for graduation. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the mandatory co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.
Your Career
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:
Small business controller
Divisional and corporate accountant
Accounting analyst
Investment accountant
International financial analyst
As a graduate of Seneca's Honours Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting & Finance program, you will also be prepared to pursue the Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation.
Professional Certification
As a graduate of this program, assuming you have met the minimum grade requirement, you will have:
Completed courses recognized as equivalent to the 14 preparatory courses required for admission to the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP®). See CPA Ontario for details.
Eligibility for exemptions for ACCA Papers F1 to F8.
Accreditation
