The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting is designed for a student that has completed a bachelor's degree and has decided to further their education by pursuing the CPA accounting designation. The program will allow students to obtain the required accounting courses to then be accepted into the accounting professional program. The program aims to provide the skill sets identified by CPA Canada as critical to achieve competency as a CPA. The program will allow students to develop strong technical skills in financial reporting, management accounting, strategy and governance, audit and assurance, finance and taxation. It will also ensure the development of the required enabling competencies of the profession: professionalism, ethical behaviour, written and oral communication, leadership, and problem solving. Students can choose between two program options. The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting consists of fifteen courses (51 credits). The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting with Cooperative Education option consists of seventeen courses (61 credits).

Note: This is a two-year program, though students can choose to complete the program in an accelerated form.

Flexible Admission Pathway Now Available

You can now apply even if you have not completed your undergraduate degree. Our new flexible admission option considers the academic work you have completed and your work and life experience.

Financial Support Through New Bursaries

To further support you, we’ve introduced needs-based bursaries to help cover your tuition costs: 

• Entry Bursary for Alumni & Former KPU Students:​​​ If you are an alumnus or former KPU student who is close to completing your undergraduate degree, you may be eligible for a bursary that covers 50% of your first-year tuition.

Faculty's website: kpu.ca/business

Department's website: kpu.ca/business/accounting

Effective Fall 2026, the following Admission Requirements apply:

Admission Requirements

In addition to the Faculty's Admission Requirements, which consist of KPU's undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply:

• successful completion of a recognized undergraduate degree in any discipline, or
• an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional work experience demonstrated by a portfolio

All applicants using the above portfolio are assessed by an admissions committee for maturity, fit to the academic program, educational background, and work experience. Applicants may also be interviewed by a member of the Admissions Committee as part of the application screening process. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the program. For further information about portfolio submission and the review process, visit  kpu.ca/melville/pbda.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the Faculty's Admission Requirements, which consist of KPU's undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply:

• successful completion of a recognized undergraduate degree in any discipline

Curricular Requirements

The Post Baccalaureate Diploma program requires completion of the following 51 credits of courses with a minimum grade point average of 2.5.

 Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting.

Co-operative Education

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting  is offered with a Co-operative Education option. This option requires an additional 10 credits of Co-operative Education courses. Students wishing to enter and participate in the Co-op option must meet the following requirements:

Declaration and Entrance Requirements

• Declaration of the Co-op option upon admission into the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting.

Work Term and Program Continuance Requirements

Procedures for enrollment in Co-operative Education work terms are outlined in the COOP course descriptions. Conditions for continuance in the program are:

• Completion of COOP 1101 prior to completing 15 credits
• Minimum Program GPA of 2.5
• Instructor Permission (COOP 1101 Instructor)

Co-op Course Requirements

The Co-operative Education designation requires successful completion of the following courses:

Note: COOP courses must be completed in ascending numerical order. COOP courses may be used only to satisfy the Co-op designation and cannot be used to satisfy other curricular requirements of the program.

Additional Requirements

In addition to the requirements stated above, all Co-op students must satisfy the General Co-operative Education Requirements.

Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of this program with co-operative education, students are eligible to receive a Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting, Co-operative Education Option.