Diploma in Accounting
Description
The Accounting Diploma program prepares graduates for entry-level accounting positions in the work force or to continue their studies at KPU in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting.
The Diploma program includes courses in financial accounting, management accounting, finance, taxation and auditing. Graduates will also take courses in economics, business math, business statistics, Simply Accounting, information management, English and communications. The Accounting Diploma is carefully aligned with the requirements of the CPA accounting designation.
Faculty's website: kpu.ca/business
Department's website: kpu.ca/business/accounting
Admission Requirements
Students pursuing a Diploma in Accounting must be admitted to the Melville School of Business.
Declaration Requirements
Students intending to graduate with this Melville School of Business diploma must declare the credential. At the time of declaration, the student must satisfy all of the following requirements:
- In good academic standing with the University
- Completion of a minimum of 15 credits of undergraduate coursework.
Curricular Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 60 credits that include the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Business Foundation Courses | ||
| BUSI 1215 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| BUSI 2390 | Business Law | 3 |
| BUSI 2405 | Operations Management | 3 |
| BUSI 2425 | Business Diploma Capstone | 3 |
| MRKT 1199 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| Select one of the following groups: | 3-6 | |
| Group A | ||
| Accelerated Introductory Financial Accounting | ||
| Group B 1 | ||
| Introductory Financial Accounting I | ||
| Introductory Financial Accounting II | ||
| Accounting Courses | ||
| ACCT 2235 | Introductory Taxation | 3 |
| ACCT 3320 | Cost and Management Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 3335 | Intermediate Taxation | 3 |
| ACCT 3380 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
| ACCT 3444 | Auditing | 3 |
| ACCT 3310 | Intermediate Financial Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 3410 | Intermediate Financial Accounting II | 3 |
| Breadth Education Courses | ||
| CBSY 2306 | Accounting Systems and Advanced Reporting Applications | 3 |
| CMNS 1140 | Introduction to Professional Communication | 3 |
| ECON 1150 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL 1100 | Introduction to University Writing | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Mathematics | ||
| Differential Calculus | ||
| Calculus for Life Sciences I | ||
| Calculus I (Business Applications) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Statistics | ||
| Quantitative Data Analysis I | ||
| Statistics I | ||
| Applied Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Social Research Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Statistics for Business | ||
| Select one elective from Courses numbered 1100 or higher in any area of study except ACCT, BUSI, ENTR, HRMT or MRKT. 2 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 60-63 | |
- 1
Students who choose Group B may require more than 60 credits to graduate.
- 2
Note that ECON 1250 is recommended for students who intend to proceed into any KPU BBA program.
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Diploma in Accounting.
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