Accounting
Overview
Gain specialized expertise in business and individual financial management for introductory careers in accounting, auditing, and tax preparation.
Not accepting students at this time.
| Credential | Diploma |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 years |
| Hours | Full-time |
| Delivery | Class-based and Online |
| Campus | Downtown |
| Program status | Closed |
| Credential | Diploma |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 years |
| Hours | Full-time |
| Delivery | Class-based and Online |
| Campus | Downtown |
| PGWP | International graduates may be eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit. |
| Program status | Closed |
What to expect
The courses will be presented using a variety of instructional strategies, resources and activities including lectures, case studies, discussions, presentations, and individual and group work. Courses have been designed with learner centred approaches that promotes collaboration and student engagement.
Accounting classes will be actively supported by computerized accounting lab activities using the latest industry standard software.
What you will learn
- Communicate effectively and respectfully as business professionals
- Apply business principles, theories, skills and best practices in their professional role
- Record financial transactions for sole proprietorships, partnerships, private enterprises, publicly accountable enterprises and non-profit organizations
- Prepare and present financial statements, and reports for sole proprietorships, partnerships and private enterprises
- Apply fundamental management accounting and financial management concepts to assist with the decision-making in an organization
- Use accounting software to perform accounting, payroll and tax remittance functions
- Prepare individual income tax returns and provide basic tax planning advice in compliance with the Canadian Income Tax Act
- Apply critical thinking and problem solving techniques to make sound management decisions and recommendations
- Apply principles of corporate social responsibility, sustainability and ethics in their work as business professionals
- Use relational databases to transform data into useful management information
- Apply user requirements gathering techniques to contribute to accounting software implementation projects
Program duration and maximum time for completion
This full-time program consists of four academic terms and must be completed within five years.
Admission requirements
Program-specific
- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
- English 12 with a minimum ‘C+’ grade or equivalent
- Foundations of Math 11, or equivalent
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Recommended considerations
- Detail-oriented
- Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills
- An interest in the field of business and commerce
- Good basic computer literacy
- A strong sense of ethics, integrity and accountability
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work well with others in a diverse team environment
Program availability
Not currently available.
Not currently available.
Courses
International students
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term One | Credits | |
| MGMT 1001 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| MGMT 1004 | Business Communication | 3 |
| MGMT 1021 | Computer Applications for Management | 3 |
| MGMT 1020 | Introduction to Business and Technology | 3 |
| ACCT 1035 | Financial Accounting 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term Two | ||
| MGMT 1002 | Introduction to Economics | 3 |
| ACCT 1045 | Financial Accounting 2 | 3 |
| MGMT 2014 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MGMT 2017 | Canadian Business Law | 3 |
| MGMT 2006 | Business Analysis and Systems Design | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Term One | ||
| MATH 1111 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| ACCT 2035 | Management Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 2045 | Intermediate Accounting 1 | 3 |
| ACCT 2030 | Accounting Software Applications and Bookkeeping | 3 |
| ACCT 2004 | Data Analysis and Databases | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term Two | ||
| ACCT 2002 | Canadian Income Tax | 3 |
| ACCT 2055 | Intermediate Accounting 2 | 3 |
| ACCT 2040 | Introduction to Auditing | 3 |
| ACCT 2050 | Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable Software | 3 |
| ACCT 2060 | Accounting Capstone | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
How to apply
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VCC Registrar's Office
1155 East Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5
International students
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Contact us
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Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: [email protected]
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