Accounting

Program Description

The Accounting (ACC) program provides you with a sound knowledge of accounting practice and related technology applications, and prepares you with skills to work immediately after graduation.

You’ll benefit from courses delivered using hands-on computer applications, including extensive use of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and Access database software. You’ll also be encouraged to combine your program of study with meaningful summer work experience.

ACC will introduce you to the modern technological environment of business decisions using integrated accounting technologies (ERP) through exposure to a mid-sized Accounting package (Microsoft Dynamics) and Simply Accounting Software.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation (C), University Preparation (U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)
• Grade 12 Mathematics: (C) or (U) or Grade 11 Mathematics: (U) or (M)

Applicant Selection:

• Applicant grades in pre-requisite subjects (or their equivalents) may be used as a basis for the selection of candidates.

The Importance of Learning Skills:
Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills. Seminars, workshops and tutoring are available at Seneca's Learning Centres.

Your Career

Start your career as a Small Business Accountant, Accounts Payable/Receivable Analyst, General Accounting Co-ordinator, Accounting Technician, Payroll Administrator, Tax Return Specialist or Junior Corporate Accountant. Our two-year Accounting diploma program will prepare you for a range of challenging entry-level accounting positions in virtually every segment of the Canadian and global economy.

Pathways to Certification and a Degree

Upon graduation, you may qualify for transfer to the second year of the Seneca International Accounting and Finance (IAF) degree.

You may also qualify to enrol in the Seneca Professional Accounting Practice (PRA) graduate certificate program, where you may acquire Level 1 to 3 of the CGA in one year.

Please see details of these pathways in the diagram titled “Pathways to Certification and a Seneca Degree” or contact the applicable Program Co-ordinator or our School Student Advisor.

Please visit our website for more information and admission requirements for these highly affiliated programs:

• Accounting and Finance (ACF) Advanced Diploma:
  www.senecac.on.ca/fulltime/ACF.html
   
• Accounting and Payroll (APP) Diploma:
  www.senecac.on.ca/fulltime/APP.html
   
• Professional Accounting Practice (PRA) Graduate Certificate:
  www.senecac.on.ca/fulltime/PRA.html
   
• Accounting and Information Technology (AIT) Graduate Certificate:
  www.senecac.on.ca/fulltime/AIT.html
   
• International Accounting and Finance (IAF) Degree:
  www.senecac.on.ca/fulltime/IAF.html

Diploma to Degree... and Beyond

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following post-secondary institution(s):

Toronto

Ontario

Canada

U.S.

International

Transfer Options within Seneca

The School of Accounting and Financial Services offers seamless transfer to a multitude of degree, diploma and certificate programs, given a common first year in most diploma and certificate programs within the Faculty of Business.

Transfer Options *

* GPA requirements may apply.

Curriculum

* Common First Semester or Year for Accounting (ACC), Accounting and Finance (ACF), Accounting and Financial Planning (AFP) and Accounting and Payroll (APP) students.

Note: To proceed to Semester 3, students must have completed or be registered in EAC150.

Pathways to Certification and a Seneca Degree *

* Please contact the applicable Program Co-ordinator or Student Advisor for more details.

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