Gain specialized expertise in business and individual financial management for introductory careers in accounting, auditing, and tax preparation.
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.
| 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.
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This program has additional equipment or technical requirements
| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 36 | |
| Tuition Tuition | 13109 | |
| 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 |
* 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.
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