Accounting

CREDENTIAL: Diploma

START DATES

Apply Now

Gain specialized expertise in business and individual financial management for introductory careers in accounting, auditing, and tax preparation.

Tuition: 13109*

Credential: Diploma

Length: 2 0 years

Hours: Full-time

Delivery: Class-based and Online

Campus: Downtown Downtown

Start Dates: Jan, Sep

Learn possible careers

What you will learn

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

Communicate effectively and respectfully as business professionals
Apply business principles, theories, skills and best practices in their professional role
Record financial transactions for sole proprietorships, partnerships, private enterprises, publicly accountable enterprises and non-profit organizations
Prepare and present financial statements, and reports for sole proprietorships, partnerships and private enterprises
Apply fundamental management accounting and financial management concepts to assist with the decision-making in an organization
Use accounting software to perform accounting, payroll and tax remittance functions in a computerized format
Prepare individual income tax returns and provide basic tax planning advice in compliance with the Canadian Income Tax Act
Apply critical thinking and problem solving techniques to make sound management decisions and recommendations
Apply principles of corporate social responsibility, sustainability and ethics in their work as business professionals

What to expect

Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion

This full-time program consists of four academic terms and must be completed within five years.

The courses will be presented using a variety of instructional strategies, resources and activities including lectures, case studies, discussions, presentations, and individual and group work. Courses have been designed with learner centred approaches that promotes collaboration and student engagement.

Accounting classes will be actively supported by computerized accounting lab activities using the latest industry standard software.

Admission requirements

Program-specific

Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
Knowledge of English demonstrated by one of the following:
- English 12 with a minimum ‘C+’ grade or equivalent, or
- English Language Proficiency at an English 12 ‘C+’ level
Foundations of Math 11, or equivalent

General

This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
Applicants must submit official transcripts and other documents as required by their course or program. Seats are offered to eligible applicants with completed applications, in order of application completion date (except for programs with competitive admissions). A complete application includes an application form, evidence of educational pre-requisites (e.g. transcripts), any required supporting documents (e.g. language proficiency, audition video), and the required deposit or fee payment. If you do not meet the requirements for the term applied, your application may be cancelled.

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

Detail-oriented
Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills
An interest in the field of business and commerce
Good basic computer literacy
A strong sense of ethics, integrity and accountability
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work well with others in a diverse team environment

Courses *

Classes are typically scheduled any day from Monday to Saturday, any time between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Each class is three hours long, once per week. Students usually have 1 or 2 classes per day. See individual course schedules for details.

Prior learning assessment and recognition

Students may request formal recognition of prior learning attained through informal education, work, or other life experience, including Indigenous ways of knowing. Credits may be granted to students who are able to sufficiently demonstrate the learning outcomes of specific courses.

PLAR is available for the following courses:

MGMT 1001 Business Mathematics
MGMT 1021 Computer Applications for Management

Only 6 credits of this program may be completed by PLAR. Methods for assessing prior learning may include exams, portfolios, interviews, and other evaluations.

Please contact the Department for details. If PLAR is successful, transcripts will reflect an ‘S’ grade (satisfactorily completed), which is not included in grade point average (GPA) calculations. See Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition policy for more information.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Term One		Credits
MGMT 1001	Business Mathematics	3
MGMT 1004	Business Communication	3
MGMT 1021	Computer Applications for Management	3
MGMT 1020	Introduction to Business and Technology	3
ACCT 1035	Financial Accounting 1	3
	Credits	15
Term Two
MGMT 1002	Introduction to Economics	3
ACCT 1045	Financial Accounting 2	3
MGMT 2014	Financial Management	3
MGMT 1010	Business Sustainability and Ethics	3
MGMT 2017	Canadian Business Law	3
	Credits	15
Second Year
Term One
MATH 1111	Introduction to Statistics	3
ACCT 2035	Management Accounting	3
ACCT 2045	Intermediate Accounting 1	3
ACCT 2030	Accounting Software Applications and Bookkeeping	3
ACCT 2003	Business Data Analytics	3
	Credits	15
Term Two
ACCT 2002	Canadian Income Tax	3
ACCT 2055	Intermediate Accounting 2	3
ACCT 2040	Introduction to Auditing	3
ACCT 2050	Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable Software	3
ACCT 2060	Accounting Capstone	3
	Credits	15
	Total Credits	60

* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and other costs *

This program has additional equipment or technical requirements

Tuition Deposit	0 (0 non-refundable) Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.

Tuition Deposit

0 (0 non-refundable)

Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.

Fee description	Fee Amount	Notes
Application fee	36
Tuition Tuition	13109	Breakdown Tuition Breakdown 6555 - Year 1 6555 - Year 2 0 - Year 3 0 - Year 4 0 - Year 5
Student union	256
College initiative	171
Materials	0	not including textbooks
Campus resource	263
Laundry	0
Tools (deposit)	0
Coverall (deposit)	0
Uniform (deposit)	0
Medical and Dental	550
Temporary Medical Insurance	0
U-PASS	708
Graduation	45
Program-specific extra fees	0
Total

Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. For information and prices, visit the VCC Bookstore.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a $300 non-refundable deposit.

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

Apply now

ONLINE

You will be directed to EducationPlannerBC
Get started

MAIL

Fill out a PDF form and mail to:
VCC Registrar's Office
1155 East Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5

149

Accounting

Accounting

What you will learn

What to expect

Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion

Admission requirements

Program-specific

General

Recommended Characteristics

Courses *

Prior learning assessment and recognition

Fees and other costs *

Apply now

Ask a question