Chartered Professional Accountancy Graduate Diploma Courses
Chartered Professional Accountancy Required Courses
Description:
The objective of this course is for the student to demonstrate a high level of competency in many financial accounting and reporting issues, within alternative accounting frameworks. Students are also introduced to the integration of several other competencies, including taxation and finance which help develop the student’s understanding of the implications of financial statement preparation on their users.Component(s):
"Lecture"Notes:
Students who have taken ACCO 612 and ACCO 643 may not take this course for credit.
Description:
In conjunction with ACCO 650, this course covers several additional complex issues in financial accounting and reporting, within alternative accounting frameworks. Students apply these financial accounting and reporting competencies, along with other competencies, in a case context.Component(s):
"Lecture"Notes:
Students who have taken ACCO 613 may not take this course for credit.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: ACCO 650.Description:
This course is designed to develop competencies in management decision making, finance, strategy and risk management. Emphasis is placed on strategy formulation, implementation and monitoring using case analysis.Component(s):
"Lecture"Notes:
Students who have taken ACCO 631 may not take this course for credit.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following courses must be completed previously: ACCO 650; ACCO 651.Description:
In conjunction with ACCO 652, this course is designed to develop skills in corporate governance with emphasis on the competencies required to build good internal control systems and to assess its impact on financial reporting.Component(s):
"Lecture"Notes:
Students who have taken ACCO 678 may not take this course for credit.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following courses must be completed previously: ACCO 650; ACCO 651; ACCO 652; ACCO 653; two elective courses.Description:
This course is designed to enhance the development of the student as a strategic thinker. The course builds on all previously acquired competencies. The content, structure and delivery of the course are designed to develop the strategic leadership capabilities of the student and ensure an integrative perspective is brought to decision making. The course combines individual and group work, in both written assignments and oral presentations.Component(s):
"Lecture"Notes:
- There is a surcharge for this course.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: ACCO 658.Description:
In this course, the students work individually to solve complex and highly integrative cases that simulate real-life business issues. The course draws on all competencies acquired throughout the CPA program and is designed specifically for students intending to write the CPA Canada Common Final Examination (CFE).Component(s):
"Lecture"Notes:
- There is a surcharge for this course.
Description:
This course consists of two foundational seminars designed to introduce students to the ethical, strategic, and performance dimensions of the accounting profession. The first seminar addresses the topic areas of Ethical Decision-Making, Organizational Governance, and Sustainability. The second seminar focuses on the topic areas of Finance, Management Decision-Making, Strategy, Risk Management and Innovation as well as Value Creation. Students use case-based learning in both seminars. Upon successful completion of the seminars, students are able to integrate foundational accountancy competencies across a range of decision-making contexts, demonstrating awareness of the ethical and professional implications inherent in their judgments.Component(s):
"Seminar"; In Person (P)Description:
In this workshop, students acquire competencies in data analytics, data governance, the use of artificial intelligence, and other technologies relevant for assurance, business advisory, and industry mandates of professional accountants. Using an applied teaching approach, students use technology to analyze and assess a multitude of decision scenarios and contexts, supporting their development of the advanced professional competencies as well as the specific accountancy competencies in Big Data and Data Analytics, Data Governance, as well as in Management Decision-Making and Information Systems/Technology. Upon successful completion of the workshop seminar, students know how to integrate technology into the diverse work portfolio of professional accountants.Component(s):
"Workshop"; In Person (P)Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: CPA 670 . The following courses must be completed previously or concurrently: CPA 671 .Description:
In this course, students obtain core competencies in financial reporting for routine transactions of many financial accounting and reporting issues at a low to moderate level of complexity. Using a case-based teaching approach, students apply appropriate accounting treatment, using alternative accounting frameworks. By the end of the course, students are equipped to make routine financial reporting decisions, using an ethical mindset and the advanced professional competencies.Component(s):
"Lecture"; In Person (P)Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: CPA 670. The following courses must be completed previously or concurrently: CPA 671, CPA 672.Description:
In this course, students develop core competencies in taxation. Using a case-based teaching approach, students apply appropriate tax treatment in compliance with tax laws and regulations for a broad range of routine tax events or transactions and tax planning at a low to moderate complexity. Upon successful completion of the course, students are capable to address routine taxation issues, using an ethical mindset and the advanced professional competencies.Component(s):
"Lecture"; In Person (P)Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: CPA 672.Description:
In this course, students obtain core competencies in compilations, reviews, and audits of historical financial information. Using a variety of teaching methods that focus on a case-based teaching approach, students apply appropriate standards with an ethical mindset to these projects. Upon successful completion of this course, students are trained to perform compilations, reviews, and audits of historical financial information that serves the public interest.Component(s):
"Lecture"; In Person (P)Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously or concurrently: CPA 672.Description:
In this course, students develop core accountancy competencies in financial and non-financial reporting at a low to moderate complexity. Using a case-based teaching approach, students apply the advanced professional competencies in making financial and non-financial reporting decisions. By the end of the course, students are prepared to analyze the appropriateness of financial and non-financial reporting options in diverse decision scenarios and contexts.Component(s):
"Lecture"; In Person (P)Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following courses must be completed previously: CPA 673, CPA 674 and CPA 675.Description:
In this course, students integrate and enhance the previously acquired accountancy competencies to apply them to performance-related decisions in a multitude of scenarios and contexts at increased levels of proficiency. Using exam simulations, the course is designed specifically for students writing the CPA Professional Final Exam – Part 01 on the CPA Core – Common.Component(s):
"Lecture"; In Person (P)Notes:
- There will be a surcharge for this course.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: CPA 676.Description:
In this course, students foster the acquired accountancy competencies in the topic areas of Ethical Decision-Making and Organizational Governance, Finance, Management Decision-Making, Strategy, Risk Management, and Innovation, as well as Value Creation. Using a case-based teaching approach, students refine their ethical mindset and advanced professional competencies to a higher proficiency level. Upon successful completion of the course, students are prepared to make, facilitate, communicate and implement performance-related decisions in a multitude of scenarios and contexts of higher ambiguity and complexity.Component(s):
"Lecture"; In Person (P)Notes:
- There will be a surcharge for this course.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously or concurrently: CPA 680.Description:
In this course, students integrate and apply the previously acquired accountancy competencies in a decision context of higher ambiguity and complexity. Using a case-based teaching approach and exam simulations, students put to test in an undirected manner their ethical mindset and advanced professional competencies across all topic areas in a multitude of scenarios and contexts. By the end of the course, students are well equipped to use their developed competencies to tackle real-world challenges encountered by professional accountants. The course is designed specifically for students intending to write the CPA Professional Final Exam – Part 02 on the CPA Leadership.Component(s):
"Lecture"; In Person (P)Notes:
- There will be a surcharge for this course.
Chartered Professional Accountancy Elective Courses
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following courses must be completed previously: ACCO 650; ACCO 651; ACCO 653.Description:
The objective of this course is to develop the competencies necessary to perform both internal audit projects and external assurance engagements. Students use cases to assess the kind of engagement required, to develop and perform procedures, and to document and report results obtained from a risk-based perspective.Component(s):
"Lecture"Notes:
Students who have taken ACCO 635 may not take this course for credit.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following courses must be completed previously: ACCO 650; ACCO 651.Description:
This course is designed to develop competencies necessary to provide a broad range of taxation services and advice to individuals, corporations, partnerships and trusts, in compliance with tax laws and regulations. Students develop additional knowledge of the relationship between financial reporting decisions and taxation, as well as the role of taxation in making business and investment decisions.Component(s):
"Lecture"Notes:
Students who have taken ACCO 643 may not take this course for credit.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following courses must be completed previously: ACCO 652; ACCO 653.Description:
The objective of this course is to enhance the student’s ability to assess and contribute to overall performance management, by developing and analyzing strategic decision making, supporting effective governance, managing and mitigating risk. It builds on skills developed primarily within the core courses.Component(s):
"Lecture"Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following courses must be completed previously: ACCO 651; ACCO 652.Description:
In this course, students build upon finance-related material from previous courses to provide finance-related services for their organizations. To understand and communicate with other finance professionals, students identify, analyze, evaluate and recommend investment and financing strategies and make decisions, either individually or as part of a larger team.Component(s):
"Lecture"Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously or concurrently: CPA 670.Description:
In this course, students enhance their professional accounting competencies through acquiring three months of qualifying work experience in accountancy. During the course, students submit their professional accounting work plan. At the end of the three-month period, students are either interviewed or submit a written report to reflect on their acquired ethical mindset and the advanced professional competencies as well as the specific applicable competencies in the different accountancy topic areas, such as Assurance, Financial Reporting, Management Decision-Making, or Taxation.Component(s):
"Fieldwork" Applied Work Experience; In Person (P)Notes:
- This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously or concurrently: CPA 676.Description:
In this course, students integrate and foster the previously acquired accountancy competencies to apply them to taxation projects in a multitude of scenarios and contexts at increased levels of proficiency. The course is designed specifically to cover additional taxation and integration topics relevant for licensure projects. Using exam simulations, the course is part of the preparation for writing the CPA Professional Final Exam – Part 01 on the CPA Core – Licensure.Component(s):
"Lecture"; In Person (P)Notes:
- There will be a surcharge for this course.
- This course is required for students in the licensure track.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously or concurrently: CPA 678.Description:
In this course, students obtain core competencies in performing licensure projects that fall within and outside the scope of the CPA Canada Handbook - Assurance. Using a case-based teaching approach, students apply appropriate methodology and an ethical mindset to diverse assurance and trust engagements. The course is further designed to cover additional financial reporting and integration topics relevant for licensure projects. By the end of the course, students know how to bring logic, structure and trust to information to protect the public and act in the public interest. Using exam simulations, the course is part of the preparation for writing the CPA Professional Final Exam – Part 01 on the CPA Core – Licensure.Component(s):
"Lecture"; In Person (P)Notes:
- There will be a surcharge for this course.
- This course is required for students in the licensure track.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously or concurrently: CPA 676.Description:
In this course, students further enhance their professional accounting competencies through acquiring three months of additional qualifying work experience in accountancy. During the course, students submit their professional accounting work plan – part II. At the end of the three-month period, students are either interviewed or submit a written report to reflect on their acquired ethical mindset and the advanced professional competencies as well as the specific applicable competencies in the different accountancy topic areas, such as Assurance, Financial Reporting, Management Decision-Making, or Taxation.Component(s):
"Fieldwork" Applied Work Experience; In Person (P)Notes:
- This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
- This course is only available for students that did not receive credits for CPA 678.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: CPA 676.Description:
In this course, students augment their professional accounting competencies through acquiring three months of additional qualifying work experience in accountancy. During the course, students submit their professional accounting work plan – part III. At the end of the three-month period, students are either interviewed or submit a written report to reflect on their acquired ethical mindset and the advanced professional competencies as well as the specific applicable competencies in the different accountancy topic areas, such as Assurance, Financial Reporting, Management Decision-Making, or Taxation.Component(s):
"Fieldwork" Applied Work Experience; In Person (P)Notes:
- This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
- This course is only available for students that did not receive credits for CPA 678.
Chartered Professional Accountancy Tutorial Courses
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: ACCO 650. Permission of the program director is required.Description:
This course is designed to enhance the competencies of students in the program who will benefit from additional exposure to the subject matter covered in ACCO 650. The objective is for the student to demonstrate a high level of competency in many financial accounting and reporting issues, within alternative accounting frameworks. Students are also introduced to the integration of several other competencies, including taxation and finance which help develop the student’s understanding of the implications of financial statement preparation on their users.Component(s):
"Lecture"Notes:
- This course is evaluated on the same basis as ACCO 650, in the term the course is taken.
- Students who have taken this course topic under ACCO 650 may not take this course for credit.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: ACCO 651. Permission of the program director is required.Description:
This course is designed to enhance the competencies of students in the program who will benefit from additional exposure to the subject matter covered in ACCO 651. In conjunction with ACCO 650, this course covers several additional complex issues in financial accounting and reporting, within alternative accounting frameworks. Students apply these financial accounting and reporting competencies, along with other competencies, in a case context.Component(s):
"Lecture"Notes:
- This course is evaluated on the same basis as ACCO 651, in the term the course is taken.
Students who have taken this course topic under ACCO 651 may not take this course for credit.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: ACCO 652. Permission of the program director is required.Description:
This course is designed to enhance the competencies of students in the program who will benefit from additional exposure to the subject matter covered in ACCO 652. Students develop competencies in management decision making, finance, strategy and risk management. Emphasis is placed on strategy formulation, implementation and monitoring using case analysis.Component(s):
"Lecture"Notes:
- This course is evaluated on the same basis as ACCO 652, in the term the course was taken.
This course is equivalent to ACCO 652. Students who have taken this course topic under ACCO 652 may not take this course for credit.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: ACCO 653. Permission of the program director is required.Description:
This course is designed to enhance the competencies of students in the program who will benefit from additional exposure to the subject matter covered in ACCO 653. In conjunction with ACCO 652, this course develops skills in corporate governance with emphasis on the competencies required to build good internal control systems and to assess its impact on financial reporting.Component(s):
"Lecture"Notes:
- This course is evaluated on the same basis as ACCO 653, in the term the course is taken.
Students who have taken this course topic under ACCO 653 may not take this course for credit.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: ACCO 654. Permission of the program director is required.Description:
This course is designed to enhance the competencies of students in the program who will benefit from additional exposure to the subject matter covered in ACCO 654. The objective is to develop the competencies necessary to perform both internal audit projects and external assurance engagements. Students use cases to assess the kind of engagement required, to develop and perform procedures, and to document and report results obtained from a risk-based perspective.Component(s):
"Lecture"Notes:
- This course is evaluated on the same basis as ACCO 654, in the term the course is taken.
Students who have taken this course topic under ACCO 654 may not take this course for credit.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: ACCO 655. Permission of the program director is required.Description:
This course is designed to enhance the competencies of students in the program who will benefit from additional exposure to the subject matter covered in ACCO 655. Included are the competencies necessary to provide a broad range of taxation services and advice to individuals, corporations, partnerships and trusts, in compliance with tax laws and regulations. Students develop additional knowledge of the relationship between financial reporting decisions and taxation, as well as the role of taxation in making business and investment decisions.Component(s):
"Lecture"Notes:
- This course is evaluated on the same basis as ACCO 655, in the term the course is taken.
Students who have taken this course topic under ACCO 655 may not take this course for credit.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: ACCO 656. Permission of the program director is required.Description:
This course is designed to enhance the competencies of students in the program who will benefit from additional exposure to the subject matter covered in ACCO 656. The objective is to enhance the student’s ability to assess and contribute to overall performance management, by developing and analyzing strategic decision making, supporting effective governance, managing and mitigating risk. It builds on skills developed primarily within the core courses.Component(s):
"Lecture"Notes:
- This course is evaluated on the same basis as ACCO 656, in the term the course is taken.
Students who have taken this course topic under ACCO 656 may not take this course for credit.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: ACCO 657. Permission of the program director is required.Description:
This course is designed to enhance the competencies of students in the program who will benefit from additional exposure to the subject matter covered in ACCO 657. Students build upon finance-related material from previous courses to provide finance-related services for their organizations. To understand and communicate with other finance professionals, students identify, analyze, evaluate and recommend investment and financing strategies, and make decisions, either individually or as part of a larger team.Component(s):
"Lecture"Notes:
- This course is evaluated on the same basis as ACCO 657, in the term the course is taken.
Students who have taken this course topic under ACCO 657 may not take this course for credit.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: ACCO 658. Permission of the program director is required.Description:
This course is designed to enhance the competencies of students in the program who will benefit from additional exposure to the subject matter covered in ACCO 658. The objective is to develop the student as a strategic thinker and build on all previously acquired competencies. The content, structure and delivery of the course are designed to develop the strategic leadership capabilities of the student and ensure an integrative perspective is brought to decision making. The course combines individual and group work, in both written assignments and oral presentations.Notes:
- This course is evaluated on the same basis as ACCO 658, in the term the course is taken.
- There is a surcharge for this course.
Students who have taken this course topic under ACCO 658 may not take this course for credit.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: ACCO 659. Permission of the program director is required.Description:
This course is designed to enhance the competencies of students in the program who will benefit from additional exposure to the subject matter covered in ACCO 659. The students work individually to solve complex and highly integrative cases that simulate real-life business issues. The course draws on all competencies acquired throughout the CPA program and is designed specifically for students intending to write the CPA Canada Common Final Examination (CFE).Component(s):
"Lecture"Notes:
- This course is evaluated on the same basis as ACCO 659, in the term the course is taken.
- There is a surcharge for this course.
Students who have taken this course topic under ACCO 659 may not take this course for credit.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: CPA 670 . Permission of the program director is required.Description:
This course is designed to enhance the competencies of students in the program who will benefit from additional exposure to the subject matter covered in CPA 670.
This course consists of two foundational seminars designed to introduce students to the ethical, strategic, and performance dimensions of the accounting profession. The first seminar addresses the topic areas of Ethical Decision-Making, Organizational Governance, and Sustainability. The second seminar focuses on the topic areas of Finance, Management Decision-Making, Strategy, Risk Management and Innovation as well as Value Creation. Students use case-based learning in both seminars. Upon successful completion of the seminars, students are able to integrate foundational accountancy competencies across a range of decision-making contexts, demonstrating awareness of the ethical and professional implications inherent in their judgments
Component(s):
"Seminar"Notes:
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: CPA 671 . Permission of the program director is required.Description:
This course is designed to enhance the competencies of students in the program who will benefit from additional exposure to the subject matter covered in CPA 671. In this workshop, students acquire competencies in data analytics, data governance, the use of artificial intelligence, and other technologies relevant for assurance, business advisory, and industry mandates of professional accountants. Using an applied teaching approach, students use technology to analyze and assess a multitude of decision scenarios and contexts, supporting their development of the advanced professional competencies as well as the specific accountancy competencies in Big Data and Data Analytics, Data Governance, as well as in Management Decision-Making and Information Systems/Technology. Upon successful completion of the workshop seminar, students know how to integrate technology into the diverse work portfolio of professional accountants.Component(s):
"Workshop"; In Person (P)Notes:
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: CPA 672. Permission of the program director is required.Description:
This course is designed to enhance the competencies of students in the program who will benefit from additional exposure to the subject matter covered in CPA 672. In this course, students obtain core competencies in financial reporting for routine transactions of many financial accounting and reporting issues at a low to moderate level of complexity. Using a case-based teaching approach, students apply appropriate accounting treatment, using alternative accounting frameworks. By the end of the course, students are equipped to make routine financial reporting decisions, using an ethical mindset and the advanced professional competencies.Component(s):
"Lecture"; In Person (P)Notes:
- This course is evaluated on the same basis as CPA 672 in the term the course is taken.
- Students who have received credit for this topic under CPA 672 may not take this course for credit.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: CPA 673 . Permission of the program director is required.Description:
This course is designed to enhance the competencies of students in the program who will benefit from additional exposure to the subject matter covered in CPA 673. In this course, students develop core competencies in taxation. Using a case-based teaching approach, students apply appropriate tax treatment in compliance with tax laws and regulations for a broad range of routine tax events or transactions and tax planning at a low to moderate complexity. Upon successful completion of the course, students are capable to address routine taxation issues, using an ethical mindset and the advanced professional competencies.Component(s):
"Lecture"; In Person (P)Notes:
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: CPA 674 . Permission of the program director is required.Description:
This course is designed to enhance the competencies of students in the program who will benefit from additional exposure to the subject matter covered in CPA 674. In this course, students obtain core competencies in compilations, reviews, and audits of historical financial information. Using a variety of teaching methods that focus on a case-based teaching approach, students apply appropriate standards with an ethical mindset to these projects. Upon successful completion of this course, students are trained to perform compilations, reviews, and audits of historical financial information that serves the public interest.Component(s):
"Lecture"; In Person (P)Notes:
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: CPA 675 . Permission of the program director is required.Description:
This course is designed to enhance the competencies of students in the program who will benefit from additional exposure to the subject matter covered in CPA 675. In this course, students develop core accountancy competencies in financial and non-financial reporting at a low to moderate complexity. Using a case-based teaching approach, students apply the advanced professional competencies in making financial and non-financial reporting decisions. By the end of the course, students are prepared to analyze the appropriateness of financial and non-financial reporting options in diverse decision scenarios and contexts.Component(s):
"Lecture"; In Person (P)Notes:
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: CPA 676 . Permission of the program director is required.Description:
This course is designed to enhance the competencies of students in the program who will benefit from additional exposure to the subject matter covered in CPA 676 In this course, students integrate and enhance the previously acquired accountancy competencies to apply them to performance-related decisions in a multitude of scenarios and contexts at increased levels of proficiency. Using exam simulations, the course is designed specifically for students writing the CPA Professional Final Exam – Part 01 on the CPA Core – Common.Component(s):
"Lecture"; In Person (P)Notes:
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: CPA 677 . Permission of the program director is required.Description:
This course is designed to enhance the competencies of students in the program who will benefit from additional exposure to the subject matter covered in CPA 677. In this course, students enhance their professional accounting competencies through acquiring three months of qualifying work experience in accountancy. During the course, students submit their professional accounting work plan. At the end of the three-month period, students are either interviewed or submit a written report to reflect on their acquired ethical mindset and the advanced professional competencies as well as the specific applicable competencies in the different accountancy topic areas, such as Assurance, Financial Reporting, Management Decision-Making, or Taxation.Component(s):
"Fieldwork"Notes:
- This course is evaluated on the same basis as CPA 677 in the term the course is taken.
- Students who have received credit for this topic under CPA 677 may not take this course for credit.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: CPA 678 . Permission of the program director is required.Description:
This course is designed to enhance the competencies of students in the program who will benefit from additional exposure to the subject matter covered in CPA 678. In this course, students integrate and foster the previously acquired accountancy competencies to apply them to taxation projects in a multitude of scenarios and contexts at increased levels of proficiency. The course is designed specifically to cover additional taxation and integration topics relevant for licensure projects. Using exam simulations, the course is part of the preparation for writing the CPA Professional Final Exam – Part 01 on the CPA Core – Licensure.Component(s):
"Lecture"; In Person (P)Notes:
- There will be a surcharge for this course.
- This course is evaluated on the same basis as CPA 678 in the term the course is taken. This course is required for students in the licensure track.
- Students who have received credit for this topic under CPA 678 may not take this course for credit.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: CPA 679 . Permission of the program director is required.Description:
This course is designed to enhance the competencies of students in the program who will benefit from additional exposure to the subject matter covered in CPA 679. In this course, students obtain core competencies in performing licensure projects that fall within and outside the scope of the CPA Canada Handbook - Assurance. Using a case-based teaching approach, students apply appropriate methodology and an ethical mindset to diverse assurance and trust engagements. The course is further designed to cover additional financial reporting and integration topics relevant for licensure projects. By the end of the course, students know how to bring logic, structure and trust to information to protect the public and act in the public interest. Using exam simulations, the course is part of the preparation for writing the CPA Professional Final Exam – Part 01 on the CPA Core – Licensure.Component(s):
"Lecture"; In Person (P)Notes:
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: CPA 680 . Permission of the program director is required.Description:
This course is designed to enhance the competencies of students in the program who will benefit from additional exposure to the subject matter covered in CPA 680. In this course, students foster the acquired accountancy competencies in the topic areas of Ethical Decision-Making and Organizational Governance, Finance, Management Decision-Making, Strategy, Risk Management, and Innovation, as well as Value Creation. Using a case-based teaching approach, students refine their ethical mindset and advanced professional competencies to a higher proficiency level. Upon successful completion of the course, students are prepared to make, facilitate, communicate and implement performance-related decisions in a multitude of scenarios and contexts of higher ambiguity and complexity.Component(s):
"Lecture"; In Person (P)Notes:
- There will be a surcharge for this course.
- This course is evaluated on the same basis as CPA 680 in the term the course is taken.
- Students who have received credit for this topic under CPA 680 may not take this course for credit.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: CPA 681 . Permission of the program director is required.Description:
This course is designed to enhance the competencies of students in the program who will benefit from additional exposure to the subject matter covered in CPA 681.In this course, students integrate and apply the previously acquired accountancy competencies in a decision context of higher ambiguity and complexity. Using a case-based teaching approach and exam simulations, students put to test in an undirected manner their ethical mindset and advanced professional competencies across all topic areas in a multitude of scenarios and contexts. By the end of the course, students are well equipped to use their developed competencies to tackle real-world challenges encountered by professional accountants. The course is designed specifically for students intending to write the CPA Professional Final Exam – Part 02 on the CPA Leadership.
Component(s):
"Lecture"; In Person (P)Notes:
- There will be a surcharge for this course.
This course is evaluated on the same basis as CPA 681 in the term the course is taken.
- Students who have received credit of this topic under CPA 681 may not take this course for credit.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: CPA 682. Permission of the program director is required.
Description:
This course is designed to enhance the competencies of students in the program who will benefit from additional exposure to the subject matter covered in CPA 682. In this course, students further enhance their professional accounting competencies through acquiring three months of additional qualifying work experience in accountancy. During the course, students submit their professional accounting work plan – part II. At the end of the three-month period, students are either interviewed or submit a written report to reflect on their acquired ethical mindset and the advanced professional competencies as well as the specific applicable competencies in the different accountancy topic areas, such as Assurance, Financial Reporting, Management Decision-Making, or Taxation.Component(s):
"Fieldwork"Notes:
- There will be a surcharge for this course.
This course is evaluated on the same basis as CPA 682 in the term the course is taken.
This course is only available for students that did not receive credits for CPA 678.
- Students who have received credit for this topic under CPA 682 may not take this course for credit.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
The following course must be completed previously: CPA 683 . Permission of the program director is required.Description:
This course is designed to enhance the competencies of students in the program who will benefit from additional exposure to the subject matter covered in CPA 683.
In this course, students augment their professional accounting competencies through acquiring three months of additional qualifying work experience in accountancy. During the course, students submit their professional accounting work plan – part III. At the end of the three-month period, students are either interviewed or submit a written report to reflect on their acquired ethical mindset and the advanced professional competencies as well as the specific applicable competencies in the different accountancy topic areas, such as Assurance, Financial Reporting, Management Decision-Making, or Taxation.
Component(s):
"Fieldwork"Notes:
- There will be a surcharge for this course.
- This course is evaluated on the same basis as CPA 683 in the term the course is taken.
This course is only available for students that did not receive credits for CPA 678. - Students who have received credit for this topic under CPA 683 may not take this course for credit.