Accounting
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    Accounting

    University of Lethbridge
    University of Lethbridge
    Canada
    Canada, Lethbridge
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 22,183 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 6, 2023

    Accounting

    About

    Accounting and finance professionals are recognized world-wide for their strategic thinking, financial expertise, business insights and leadership. Dhillon School of Business' post-bachelor CPA Bridging certificates allow you to build on your existing degree for an expediated pathway to an accounting career and prepare you for entry into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP). We offer two post-bachelor certificates and a combined post-bachelor certificate option depending on where you are in your career journey.

    Post-Bachelor Certificate in Accounting Fundamentals

    Are you looking to advance in your career with business skills in accounting? Are you considering becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant? Our Post-Bachelor Certificate in Accounting Fundamentals builds on your existing degree, no matter the discipline, and can be completed on a full-time basis in as little as one year or on a part-time basis while you work full-time.

    The 10-course certificate not only allows you to acquire some of the most in-demand skills in the marketplace, it also makes you eligible upon completion to enter the Post-Bachelor Certificate in Advanced Accounting.

    All our courses are recognized for entry into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) and are taught by award-winning PhD- and CPA-qualified faculty. Courses include Accounting Information Systems and Data Analytics, Business Law, Introduction to Microeconomics, Introduction to Tax and more.

    See Program Planning Guide for Post-Bachelor Certificate in Accounting Fundamentals here.

    Post-Bachelor Certificate in Advanced Accounting

    If you have a background in accounting but need to update or enhance your skills, or you've completed the Post-Bachelor Certificate in Accounting Fundamentals, the Post-Bachelor Certificate in Advanced Accounting is designed for you. In as little as eight months on a full-time basis you can earn intermediate and advanced level coursework for entry into the CPA Professional Education Program, or for the career opportunities that come with an advanced university credential in accounting. The certificate can also be completed on a part-time basis while your work full-time.

    Throughout this six-course certificate, you'll connect with PhD- and CPA-qualified faculty as you explore exceptional curriculum integrating essential knowledge areas in courses like Corporate Finance, Advanced Managerial Accounting, Auditing, Analyzing Cases in Accounting and more.

    We also value your experience. Our recognition of prior education provides you with the most direct route to your accounting credential and you can choose to study the courses you need at a pace that works for you.

    If you do not have an academic background in accounting, we recommend you start with our Post-Bachelor Certificate in Accounting Fundamentals.

    See Program Planning Guide for Post-Bachelor Certificate in Advanced Accounting here.

    Post-Bachelor Combined Certificates in Accounting

    The Post-Bachelor Combined Certificates in Accounting allows you to take both the Post-Bachelor Certificate in Accounting Fundamentals and the Post-Bachelor Certificate in Advanced Accounting in one program. With the Post-Bachelor Combined Certificates in Accounting you'll build on your existing degree, no matter the discipline and progress to advanced level coursework that can advance your career or prepare you for entry into the CPA Professional Education Program.

    The 16-course combined certificates take two years to complete on a full-time basis and provides eligibility for co-operative education. The combined certificates can also be taken on a part-time basis.

    See Program Planning Guide for Post-Bachelor Combined Certificates in Accounting here.

     

    Employment stats for a career in accounting*

     



    Job postings in the last 12 months

     

    • Canada: 20, 708
    • Alberta: 2,197

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    Average salary

     

    • Canada (zero to five years experience): $63,400
    • Canada (six years of experience or more): $104,800
    • Alberta (zero to five years experience): $65,900
    • Alberta (six years of experience or more): $110,300

     


    Top employers hiring*

     

    Canada:

    • MNP
    • Ernst & Young
    • Scotiabank
    • Deloitte
    • CivicInfo BC

    Alberta: 

    • Ernst & Young
    • Suncor Energy
    • Nutrien
    • Transcanada Pipelines Ltd. 
    • Optimum Talent

    * Employment data provided by Lightcast 2022. 

     

    Why take Accounting (CPA Bridging) at the Dhillon School of Business?

    Our courses provide the necessary academic background for entry into the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Professional Education Program (PEP), the path to Canada's pre-eminent business and accounting designation. Learn more about CPA Alberta.

    Wherever you start you'll receive practical, relevant and research-informed instruction by your PdD and CPA qualified faculty.

    Our program is flexible and tailored to ensure the most direct route to your future career. You study only the courses you need at the pace that works for you.

    Many of our students also enrol in co-operative education while at the Dhillon School of Business. Co-op allows you to get paid work experience before you graduate and can even help you land a job immediately after graduation.

     

    The advantages of being a Dhillon School of Business student

    Experiential learning

    You'll have lots of opportunities to apply the theories you've learned in the classroom to real-life, hands-on situations as well as programs to help you connect with our student community. As a Dhillon student, you may have access to these experiential programs and more:

    • Co-operative Education (Co-op)
    • Student Professional Development
    • Student Managed Investment Fund
    • Dhillon School of Business student clubs
    • Hungary work-study
    • Malaysia work-study
    • International exchanges
    • Case competitions

    Visit our Dhillon School of Business website to learn more about student experience opportunities.

    Education that's personal

    Our students say they chose the Dhillon School of Business because of the smaller class sizes and more personal and supportive approach to teaching. Here you'll get many opportunities to connect and interact with your professors and peers to set you up for success.

    Flexible study options

    Whether you're a traditional student interested in our Lethbridge campus with full-time classes during the day or a working professional interested in the Calgary Campus's evening and weekend classes, we have a flexible study option for you.

    Internationally recognized for quality

    As an AACSB accredited business school, the Dhillon School of Business have met very rigorous quality standards proven to provide you with the best in business education worldwide. You can trust that your education here will give you a distinct advantage in the real world including more competitive salaries, more employers interested in you after graduation and more. See all our professional accreditations and designations.

     

    If you have any questions about the program please email [email protected].

     

    Disciplines

    Dhillon School of Business

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihiya)

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 54
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Career

    Top job titles in Alberta and/or Canada 

    • Financial analyst
    • Accountant
    • Financial controller
    • Controller 
    • Accounting manager

    Other possible careers

    • Auditor
    • Budget director
    • Business valuator
    • Chief financial officer
    • Financial analyst
    • Forensic accountant
    • Tax planner

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 140

    How to Apply

    Step 1 - Submit your application for admission

    Undergraduate programs

    • Apply online (ApplyAlberta)
    • Mail a paper application (program grid)

    Graduate programs

    • Apply online

    Remember to submit your application before the appropriate deadline. The application fee payment must be made successfully for the application to be submitted.

    Application Fee
    All applicants to the University of Lethbridge must pay a non-refundable application processing fee, as follows:

    • Undergraduate applicants who have attended educational institutions in Canada only: $140 CAD
    • Graduate applicants who have attended educational institutions in Canada only: $125 (CAD)
    • Applicants who have attended one or more educational institutions outside of Canada: $140 (CAD)

    Note: Applicants may submit only one application for admission per term (excluding applications for English for Academic Purposes). Requests to be considered for admission to an alternate undergraduate program should be emailed to [email protected].

    Step 2 - Submit your marks, transcripts, and other documents

    Review our undergraduate document requirements and make arrangements for necessary documents to be submitted before the relevant decision document deadline.

    The University of Lethbridge will consider unofficial documents and documents reporting interim grades or courses in progress to make a conditional admission decision but reserves the right to request official documents and to verify all transcripts and test scores. Any offer of admission made on the basis of unofficial or interim documents will be conditional upon receipt of final official documents. Such documents must confirm the applicant’s eligibility for admission, including current competitive admission standards.

    Unofficial and interim documents may be submitted by email to [email protected] or by mail to:

    Admissions
    University of Lethbridge
    4401 University Drive West
    Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
    T1K 3M4

    Note: Graduate applicants must upload all supporting documents before submitting the online application.

    Step 3 - Check your email

    A few days after you submit your application, we will send you an email with your uLethbridge ID number and instructions for checking the status of your application and required documents online.

    Step 4 - Apply for residence and scholarships

    Visit the Housing Services website for more information about on-campus housing options and to apply to live in residence. The application opens September 15 each year.

    Visit the Scholarships and Student Finance website for more information about student awards and other resources to help you finance your education.

    Step 5 - Check the status of your application and supporting documents

    Once you have submitted your application, you can monitor the status of your application and required documents online through the Bridge. This system enables you to view the same information that staff at the University have access to, in real time.

    1. Set up your Campus Login (username and password)
      • You will need your uLethbridge ID number, which is emailed to you shortly after submitting your application for admission. It is also included in all correspondence from Student Enrolment and Registrar Services (SEARS). If you have not received your ID number within ten business days of submitting your application, please contact us.
    2. Log in to the Bridge using your uLethbridge email address if you have it, otherwise, use the [email protected] that was created in the previous step. For example, if you selected luxie.pronghorn as your username, you would use [email protected].
      • Select Student
      • Select Admissions
    3. View your Admission Status, including:
      • The program, major, and term of your current application
      • Details about your status and your next steps, if any
      • Details about which admission documents we have received, which remain outstanding, and which we will obtain on your behalf.

    Step 6 - Watch your email inbox

    If you are eligible for admission, we will send you an email to the email address provided on your application that includes your offer of admission, instructions for accepting your offer, and important information to help you prepare for your studies at uLethbridge.

    If we are unable to issue you an offer of admission, you will be notified by email of the admission decision, the reason(s) for it, and advice for gaining admission to uLethbridge in the future.

    Step 7 - Accept your offer

    To confirm your Offer of Admission and pay your tuition deposit by the deadline date indicated on your emailed offer letter, visit the Bridge. If you are not able to accept online, please see the Confirmation of Admission page included in your emailed offer letter.

    Step 8 - Meet the conditions of your offer, if any

    If you received a conditional offer of admission, you will need to ensure that you fulfill all conditions by the appropriate deadline. Be sure to read the general information about conditional admission and the specific information included in your offer of admission letter.

    Step 9 - Attend your New Student Orientation

    You will be emailed an invitation for new student orientation, which is held each September and January for undergraduate students and each September for graduate students.

    Accounting

    University of Lethbridge

    University of Lethbridge

    Canada

    Canada, Lethbridge

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