Program Overview

Master’s degree in Accounting Sciences

Presentation

The master's degree in accounting sciences from the University of Sherbrooke is a 2nd cycle training offered full-time at the Sherbrooke main campus. It stands out for its progressive and professional structure. The 2nd cycle DESS in accounting expertise is your gateway to the national exam for access to the profession of chartered professional accountant.

Summary

• Cycle: 2nd cycle
• Credits: 45 credits
• Grade: Master of Science
• Admission term: Fall
• Study regime: Regular
• Registration regime: Full time
• Locations: Sherbrooke main campus, Longueuil campus

Training Targets

Allow the student:

• acquire advanced knowledge and skills in accounting sciences;
• to develop an in-depth understanding of accounting in the Quebec and Canadian contexts;
• acquire enabling skills facilitating careers in advanced accounting practice or as a CPA.

Program Structure

Mandatory Educational Activities

• 39 credits of compulsory educational activities
• Mandatory educational activities include:
  • CPA831: Accounting expertise - Professional report I
  • CPA832: Accounting expertise - Financial information
  • CPA833: Accounting expertise - Management accounting
  • CPA834: Accounting expertise - Certification, strategy and governance
  • CPA835: Accounting expertise - Financial and tax aspects
  • CPA836: Accounting expertise - Multiple skills
  • CPA838: Global integration of accounting expertise skills
  • CPA839: Accounting expertise - Professional report II
  • CTB860: Applied research methods
  • ESS890: Test
  • MQG806: Statistical processing of data in accounting

Optional Educational Activities

• 6 credits of optional educational activities
• Optional educational activities include:
  • CPA881: Performance Management I
  • CPA882: Performance Management II
  • CPA883: Advanced financial strategy I
  • CPA884: Advanced Financial Strategy II
  • CPA885: Advanced audit and certification I
  • CPA886: Advanced Auditing and Certification II
  • CPA887: Advanced taxation I
  • CPA888: Advanced Taxation II

Admission and Requirements

Training Location(s) and Admission Quarter(s)

• Sherbrooke and Longueuil: admission to the fall term

General Conditions

• Hold an undergraduate degree with a concentration in accounting from a Canadian university or the equivalent.
• Have obtained a cumulative average of at least 2.7 in a system where the maximum mark is 4.3 or have obtained academic results considered equivalent.

Special Conditions

• The candidate must have obtained a cumulative average of at least 3.0 in a system where the maximum mark is 4.3 for the educational activities of the 1st cycle degree or propaedeutics deemed relevant.

Linguistic Requirement(s)

• All those admitted must have a very good knowledge of the French language allowing them to understand well, express themselves explicitly and write clearly without mistakes and in a structured manner.
• To be eligible for this program, all applicants must provide proof of minimum mastery of the French language.

Why This Program

What Sets This Program Apart

• Do you want to deepen your professional skills and take on positions of responsibility in accounting? Choose training that effectively combines the practice of accounting and the scientific approach.

Target Audience

• This program is for you if you hold an undergraduate degree with a concentration in accounting and wish to acquire advanced expertise in accounting, adding a strong scientific and analytical dimension to your practice.

The Strengths of the Program

• Two structured and complementary diplomas: the DESS in accounting expertise (30 credits), followed by the full master's degree.
• Recognized training that meets the professional training requirements of the Order of Chartered Professional Accountants of Quebec (CPA).
• Integrated practical-scientific approach, including courses in applied research methods, statistical data processing and an in-depth master's essay.
• Alignment with the professional requirements of the Quebec accounting community, facilitating your professional recognition and your employability.