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Introduction to the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting
The Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (GDipPA) is a 12-week summer program designed for students in their final year of undergraduate study or one year post-graduation of an accounting degree from a Canadian institution. The program provides advanced accounting skills and accreditation, as well as the communication tools and professional network needed to excel in the field.
Program Details
Duration and Location
- The program runs for 12 weeks, from May to July.
- It is located in Toronto, Canada, and is delivered in-person.
Admissions Events and Application Deadline
- Attend an upcoming event to ask questions and meet people like you.
- The application deadline is January 7, 2026.
Launch Your Accounting Career
This 12-week summer program provides you with the advanced accounting skills and accreditation, as well as the communication tools and professional network you need to excel in the field. If you’re a final-year undergraduate accounting student in Canada interested in fast-tracking your CPA journey, there is no better place to study.
Why Rotman
- Network: Develop deep connections with CPA insiders by building an incomparable and lifelong network of peers and alumni across Canada.
- Ignite your career: Reimagine how you tackle business problems and lead in a competitive marketplace using a degree from one of the world’s top-ranked universities.
- Case-based approach: Weekly case simulations to improve case writing and strong preparation for the Capstones and CFE.
- Learn by doing: Hands-on learning through case competitions and direct feedback from industry let you put theory into practice while you study.
- Save time: Qualify sooner to write the CFE. Our exam structure is modeled after the CFE.
Your Career and Impact
As a program accredited by the CPA, our curriculum reflects the most up-to-date competencies needed to work towards your designation. Graduates of the Rotman GDipPA are invited back to Rotman to write a practice exam in preparation for their CFE.
Build Your Future in 12 Weeks
The complexity of the economy has created a sustained need for qualified accountants. As a final-year undergraduate accounting student in Canada interested in fast-tracking your CPA journey, there is no better place to start than Rotman.
Finances
Everything you need to know about program costs and subsidies.
Get in Touch
Have questions? Reach out for more information.
Attend an Event
Join us for an admissions event to ask questions and meet people like you.
Accounting Success
Each year, Rotman GDipPA students have made the CPA CFE Honour Roll which consists of the top approximately 1% of successful CFE writers.
Your GDipPA Experience
Rotman attracts accounting students from across Canada who have a deep passion for advancing the industry.
- The emphasis on group work, networking, and building relationships makes for a tight-knit and dynamic class.
- As the largest business school in Canada, Rotman is home to some of the best faculty in the world—both renowned scholars and top practitioners in their field.
GDipPA Faculty
- Elisa Zuliani: Professor, Teaching Stream, Accounting, Academic Director, Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting
- Catherine Barrette: Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, Accounting, Director, Rotman Commerce
- Ralph Tassone: Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, Accounting
Admissions
We can answer your questions about how to apply, what to expect, and how much your GDipPA will cost.
Is This Program for You?
GDipPA is designed for students in their final year of undergraduate study or one year post-graduation of an accounting degree from a Canadian institution.
Application Deadline
January 7, 2026
Admissions Criteria
- Appropriate Undergraduate Degree:
- Rotman's Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Specialist)
- University of Toronto Mississauga – B. Com. (Accounting Specialist)
- University of Toronto Scarborough – B.B.A. (Specialist in Management and Accounting)
- Required Courses:
- Applicants must have completed the courses required to qualify for entry into the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) as determined with CPA Ontario
- Required core courses: a minimum overall average of 70%
- Each individual core course: a minimum grade of 60%
- Each individual non-core course: a passing grade or 50%, whichever is higher
Tuition Fees
Program Fees
- Domestic student fee: $11,790 CAD
- International student fee: $17,830 CAD
Employer Subsidies
If you have an offer of employment from an accounting firm before or after starting the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting, you should ask your employer about potential tuition subsidies.
Entrance Awards
Each year, the Rotman School grants The Anna Kennedy Scholarship for Accounting Excellence to one or more students. This is awarded on the basis of exceptional merit. No separate award application is required and you will be automatically considered for this award when your application is reviewed for admission.
FAQs
Who is Eligible to Apply for the Diploma Program?
The program is intended for undergraduate students who are completing an accounting specialization from the University of Toronto at the St. George (UTSG), Mississauga (UTM), or the Scarborough campus (UTSC) and who are interested in obtaining the Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation upon completion of their undergraduate degrees.
What are the Admission Requirements?
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Appropriate undergraduate degree
- Applicants must have completed the courses required to qualify for entry into the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) as determined with CPA Ontario
Do You Require a GMAT Test Score?
No, we do not require a GMAT test score.
How Much Does the Program Cost?
You can see the latest tuition information here.
How Long is the Program and What Does it Look Like?
The GDipPA program runs over 12 weeks, from the start of May to the end of July. During the summer session, you’ll complete five half-courses in a specific order by attending school full-time. You will be in classroom lectures and cases between 15-20 hours a week.
Why Do I Need a GDipPA?
Rotman’s Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting builds on a strong and unique undergraduate program at the University of Toronto and focuses on helping students like you integrate and develop professional skills with technical content.
When Can I Apply?
We open applications in the fall before your intended start date. If you have any questions, reach out to us. The program only has one intake in May of each year.
Does the Diploma Come from the University of Toronto?
Yes. Your diploma, which you will receive in the fall after you complete the program, will say University of Toronto on it.
Does This Program Qualify for OSAP or Other Government Funding?
Although GDipPA is an accredited program, it is privately funded, just like all other similar accounting diploma programs in Ontario. This means that it is unfortunately not eligible for government loans or grants (provincial or federal) like OSAP.
Do I Need to Send My Official Transcript to Apply?
At the time of your application, we will require an unofficial transcript from each institution you have attended for credit. This includes undergraduate, graduate and exchange studies.
Do I Need Any References?
No, we do not require you to submit any references.