Program Overview

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Co-op Option (ACFC)

Program Overview

This three-year advanced diploma program develops in-depth technical knowledge of financial accounting, cost and managerial accounting, taxation, financial management, auditing, and technology applications.

Program Details

Campus

Newnham

Delivery

Hybrid

Duration

6 Semesters (3 Years)

Credential

Ontario College Advanced Diploma

School

Seneca Business

Admission Requirements

• A minimum GPA of 3.0 during the first year
• Achieving a minimum of C grade in program course ACC220

Program Skills

• Sage ERP
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access database
• Microsoft Dynamics

Work Experience

Optional Co-op

This program offers the option to complete a co-op work term, providing valuable hands-on experience in the field of study. Students interested in completing a co-op work term should apply to the Accounting & Finance (Co-op) (ACFC) program.

Program Availability

• Canadian Applicants
• International Applicants

Start Dates and Locations

Start Date	Location	Availability
September 2025	Newnham	Open
January 2026	Newnham	Open
May 2026	Newnham	Open

Career Options

• Accountant
• Taxation audit analyst
• Internal audit technician
• Managerial accountant
• Budget co-ordinator
• Payroll administrator
• Junior financial analyst
• Loans officer

Professional Certification

• Eligible for exemptions for ACCA Papers F1 and F4
• Option to pursue the Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation by transferring into semester 6 of the Honours Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting & Finance (BACF) program

Degree Pathways

Every Seneca diploma has a degree pathway, allowing students to continue their studies and complete a degree at Seneca or a partner institution.

Global Recognition

Seneca is proud to be one of the first institutions in Ontario to have programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Career Support

Seneca Works offers students and graduates lifelong access to an exclusive job board, career coaching, networking, and more.

Sustainability

Seneca has made a bold commitment to embed principles of sustainability into every business program it offers.