Program type
Major, Minor, Honours
Accountancy (BComm)
Primary campus
Sir George Williams (SGW)
Duration
3 to 5 years
Start term
Fall, Winter
Experiential learning
Co-op
Why study Accountancy?
Outstanding accountants keep businesses ahead of the curve: solving problems, building sound financial strategies and ensuring good fiscal health. If you’re a high achiever with an appetite for continuous learning, consider us. You’ll join a program with a reputation for graduates who achieve excellent results at national professional accounting examinations.
By entering into a BComm with a Major in Accountancy, you build skills for good business practice, like:
- Complex problem solving
- Strategic and critical thinking
- Accounting and budgeting skills
- Quantitative skills
- How to prepare, read and analyze financial statements
- Understanding the tax system and tax planning
- Auditing theory and practice
Combine that with our hands-on Co-op program, AACSB accreditation and courses that meet the standards of Quebec’s new accountancy designation, the CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant), and there’s no question you’ll leave us with excellent career prospects.
Program highlights
- Accountancy Co-op students have interned for companies including Bombardier Aerospace, Canada Revenue Agency, KPMG, Le Chateau, Pfizer and PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Get involved in the highly engaged Accounting Students Society or participate in an Accounting Case Competition
Program structure
Program options
Courses
Co-op program
The Co-op program gives you the chance to do paid work terms that last 12 to 16 weeks. Work terms make it possible for you to:
- Find the right fit in the firm or field you want to practice in
- Make key connections and network
- Apply classwork to real-world situations
- Add career experience to your resumé
During a Co-op term, you might:
- Handle personal and corporate tax files
- Conduct audits and perform inventory counts
- Do bank reconciliations
- Participate in cost-accounting dossiers
United States students: A U.S. Federal Student Aid-eligible version of this program is offered. This version meets all U.S. regulations (such as no co-operative education or e-courses) for eligible programs.
Admission criteria
Application deadlines
We consider complete applications year round and give priority to applicants who apply by official deadlines.
FALL TERM
March 1 is the deadline to apply for fall term entry. International students are encouraged to apply by February 1 to allow sufficient time for CAQ and study permit application processing.
Late applications will be considered if places are still available. Please check program availability for the term, before you start your application.
WINTER
November 1 is the deadline to apply for winter term entry. International students are encouraged to apply by September 1 to allow sufficient time for CAQ and study permit application processing.
Not all programs are available for winter term entry. Please check program availability for the term, before you start your application.
We reserve the right to close admission to a program at any time after the official deadline without prior notice.
Student story
Stephanie Radiotis
Major in Finance and Accountancy
I applied to be part of the Co-op program and it was one of the best decisions of my undergrad.
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