Overview of Accounting
AccountingÌýis yourÌýgateway to a world of exciting opportunities.ÌýItÌýisÌýthe language of business thatÌýis essentialÌýtoÌýinvestment and managerial decisions.ÌýMastering this language,Ìýlearning the frameworkÌýand exploringÌýemerging technologies to tackle big dataÌýwillÌýprovide the edgeÌýyouÌýneedÌýto succeed in today’s complexÌýglobalÌýbusiness environment.ÌýÌý
AnÌýAccountingÌýmajor will give you a solid understanding of theÌýmainÌýaccountingÌýfields:ÌýÌý
- Financial accounting:ÌýProvidingÌýfinancialÌýinformation to externalÌýstakeholders including investors, creditors,Ìýand regulators;Ìý
- Managerial accounting:ÌýProviding information to managers to makeÌýeffectiveÌýoperatingÌýdecisions;ÌýÌý
- Auditing:ÌýAttesting to the fairness of information prepared by the company;ÌýÌý
- Taxation:ÌýUnderstanding tax rules and applying them to tax compliance,Ìýtax planningÌýand global structuring.ÌýÌý
Accounting is also available as a concentration for students who wish to have a basic understanding of accounting but do not intend to become a professional accountant.ÌýGood knowledge of accounting is especiallyÌýimportantÌýfor careers inÌýfinance andÌýhelps students in other majors build financial literacy.ÌýThis can help you toÌýbetterÌýinterpret financial information andÌýunderstand the business environment.ÌýÌýÌý
As of Fall 2023, the BCom Joint Honours option will be retired. Students who have started the Joint Honours program prior to Fall 2023, can continue with the old curriculum.
Programs Available
CPA PathÌý
Students who obtain a professional accounting designation like the Canadian CPA open the door to many exciting career opportunities in a variety of fields and organizations. CPAs and accounting majors can choose from careers in companies large or small, non-profit organizations, governments, or education. Be involved in the day-to-day decision making (controller) or take a leadership role (treasurer, CEO). Stay in the area of accounting or auditing, or use your skills to work in finance, strategy, governance or entrepreneurship.
Students doing an Accounting Major usually pursue a professional accounting designation (CPA). Information for professional accounting orders is available at:
GCPA (Graduate-level programs) are available at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ from the following:
CPA Courses
Director, GCPA Program:ÌýAmanda Abrams
The ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ GCPA program at Desautels is an accredited Professional Education Program (PEP) of CPA Quebec. The program is designed to provide students with professional training on the latest CPA concepts and practice-related issues while preparing them to write the national Common Final Exams (CFE). Completion of a PEP and passing of the CFE are two of the required components for obtaining the highly respected CPA designation.
Careers & Mentors
Mentor:ÌýAmanda Abrams and Matthew Cote
AccountantsÌýare well-paid professionals in demand around the worldÌýand are critical to the success of any business or organization.ÌýAn Accounting Major is a great gateway to pursuing a professional accounting designation such as the Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA).ÌýThe CPA designation prepares you for a life-long, rewarding career with unlimited potential.Ìý
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