Professional Accounting Practice

Program Description

This program is designed for students who wish to work in accounting and pursue the Certified General Accountant (CGA) designation (Levels 1 to 3). Students with both business and non-business diplomas and degrees are welcome to enter this program. No accounting background is required.

Due to the intensive nature of the program, students must be highly motivated and be prepared to spend a great deal of time on their studies. It is especially suited to mature students who are committed to pursue a career in accounting as a career change or reenter the work force in the accounting field.

Students are introduced to the modern technological environment of business decision using spreadsheets (Excel), database software (Access), and integrated database application technologies (ERP) through exposure to accounting software package(s). Courses use hands-on computer applications and case studies based on real situations.

Industry exposure will be emphasized through research, cases, and projects.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• A degree or diploma from a recognized college/university, and/or mature student with three to five years of documented work experience in a related field including references from relevant work experience.
• English Proficiency at the college level.

NOTE: This program is ideal for individuals with little or no background in Accounting. Applicants who have credits from the CGA program for Levels 1-3 courses will be eligible to apply for exemption for equivalent courses in the program.

Students are required to be highly literate and have a facility for mathematics and financial concepts. Superior communication and analytical skills are necessary. Prospective students may be required to undergo testing to assess literacy and mathematics skills. Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available places, applicants will be selected on the basis of their proficiency in English and Mathematics.

Your Career

Depending on academic achievement, graduates earn credits equivalent to the first three levels of the CGA program. Level 3 CGA is a recognized level of competence in the accounting industry offering competitive salaries and positions. Graduates are prepared for employment with businesses of all sizes and scope, and will possess a sound financial foundation and ability to use computerized accounting systems. Particular focus is on analysis and interpretation of financial information to make sound financial control and ethical decisions. Graduates may find work in the areas of receivables, payables, general accounting reconciliation, financial statement preparation, presentation and analysis, as well as cost accounting and budgeting, to name a few key areas. Graduates occupy career-oriented positions in all sizes of business, non-profit organizations, as well as all levels of government. The program prepares students to articulate with the Seneca Accounting and Information Technology (AIT) Graduate Certificate program, the Seneca International Accounting and Finance degree, as well as other universities/colleges, to complete Level 4 of the CGA program and a business degree, if desired.

Professional Certification

Qualified students who complete the PRA program of study receive Level 1 to 3 of the CGA professional accounting certification. For more information on the CGA program, please visit www.cga-ontario.org.

Curriculum

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