Key Details
Program Start Dates
May 2024
Please visit Ontario College Application Service to learn more about start dates
Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Program Duration
4 SemestersProgram Contacts
Program Coordinator (Year 1)
Program Coordinator (Year 2)
Program Overview
Prepare for career opportunities from the comfort of your own home. Take our general accounting stream to gain the skills and hands-on experience to obtain an entry-level accounting position. Following the first year of the common curriculum shared by all accounting and business students, you will be immersed in accounting principles and practices.
This program will be delivered online. It has been designed to accommodate students who want to continue their studies toward an undergraduate degree.
Program Highlights
Program highlights
- 2 years – 4 semesters
- All courses delivered online
- Successful graduates can enter the 3rd year of Cambrian’s Business Administration-Accounting program
Admissions
Admission requirements
For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:
- Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Any grade 11 mathematics (C), (U), or (M)
Additional admission requirements
Recommendations
Computer competency in relevant software
Academic Upgrading
Are you missing admission requirements? Strengthen your academic skills for free at your own pace through Academic Upgrading!
Program Delivery
Program delivery
2023-2024
Spring Term Start
SEMESTER 1: Spring 2024
SEMESTER 2: Fall 2024
SEMESTER 3: Winter 2025
SEMESTER 4: Spring 2025
2024-2025
As of the 2024-25 academic year, BUAO will no longer exist as an application code at OCAS. Students wishing to study online should apply for the online section of BUAP OCAS. Students admitted to this section will continue to study asynchronously.
For specific term start/end dates and other key dates/deadlines, please see the Academic Schedule posted on our website.
Program of Study
Program of study for 2024-25 Academic Year
Semester 1 | Credits | |
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ACC 1045 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
BUS 1125 | Business Professionalism | 3 |
BUS 1146 | Introduction to Business Management | 3 |
BUS 1211 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
ECN 1101 | Microeconomics | 3 |
ENG 1002 | College Communications | 3 |
ISP 3026 | Spreadsheets for Business | 3 |
Credits | 21 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ACC 1050 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
BUS 1111 | Business Research Methods | 3 |
BUS 1153 | CSR and Ethics | 3 |
BUS 1212 | Financial Mathematics | 3 |
ECN 1202 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
MKT 1204 | Foundations of Marketing | 3 |
One General Education course. 1 | 3 | |
Credits | 21 | |
Semester 3 | ||
ACC 1028 | Intermediate Accounting I | 4 |
ACC 2321 | Introduction to Management Accounting | 4 |
ACC 1060 | Accounting Applications | 3 |
BUS 1233 | Statistics | 3 |
BUS 2320 | Business Law | 3 |
One General Education course. 1 | 3 | |
Credits | 20 | |
Semester 4 | ||
ACC 3502 | Introduction to Audit | 4 |
ACC 1027 | Personal Taxation | 4 |
ACC 1029 | Intermediate Accounting II | 4 |
FIN 1016 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
IND 1011 | Indigenous Business and Economics | 3 |
One General Education course. 1 | 3 | |
Credits | 21 | |
Total Credits | 83 |
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For more information regarding General Education courses, click here.
Important Notice
Fees presented are estimates based on projections for future academic year(s) of study. Actual fees charged may differ from what is published here. A full detailed listing of all fees is available in myCambrian and updated annually no later than May 1 for the following academic year. Students in Academic Upgrading are responsible for any fees listed on their invoice each term.
Tuition and ancillary fees
Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.
Books and supplies
Books and supplies may be required at the course level over and above what is estimated above. Please consult your professor/instructor for further information.
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Work-integrated learning (WIL)
Take your education beyond the classroom!
Cambrian programs blend academic learning, hands-on training, and community involvement opportunities to help you achieve your ultimate goal – your dream career. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios within and outside of the classroom through work-integrated learning. Whether it be a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement, you’ll benefit from a practical, job-related experience before you graduate.
Field of Study
School of Business
Cambrian’s School of Business offers a wide range of programs designed to ignite your potential. Create your own narrative with programs that combine classroom knowledge with real-world experience. Cambrian gives you the tools to succeed in the compelling and fast-paced business sector.
Career Outcomes
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Minimum technology requirements
Success in this program requires that you come equipped with some program-specific technology requirements.
Bring your own device (BYOD)
Cambrian College has implemented a BYOD principle to both enrich the student learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure flexibility!
Ready to take the first step?
Start gaining the highest level of skills at Cambrian now – and you’ll be ready to take advantage of the many career opportunities waiting for you just around the corner. The future is yours!
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If you have any questions about programs, funding, OSAP, deadlines, student services, or anything else, reach out to our support team and we are happy to help!