Program Overview

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting Studies

Program Overview

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting Studies is a 48-credit, two-year program designed to provide students with the necessary academic background for direct entry into the Professional Education Program (PEP) for Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs).

About Accounting Studies

Our accounting program is designed to produce students specializing in accounting that also have broad exposure to valuable critical thinking, teamwork, leadership, and oral and written communication skills. Students from our program graduate with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to become effective contributors to a variety of organizations.

Why a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting Studies at StFX?

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting Studies will provide students who have graduated from an undergraduate degree in a field other than accounting with the necessary academic background for direct entry into the Professional Education Program (PEP) for Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs).

The Program

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting Studies is comprised of 48 credits taken over two years and is open to students possessing a university degree in any discipline.

Program Structure

1st Year

• BSAD 221 (Introductory Financial Accounting)
• BSAD 223 (Introductory Managerial Accounting)
• BSAD 241 (Financial Management I)
• BSAD 281 (Technology Management)
• BSAD 321 (Intermediate Managerial Accounting I)
• BSAD 323 (Intermediate Financial Accounting I)
• BSAD 342 (Financial Management II)
• BSAD 351 (Business Law)
• BSAD Elective

2nd Year

• BSAD 322 (Intermediate Managerial Accounting II)
• BSAD 324 (Intermediate Financial Accounting II)
• BSAD 425 (Auditing)
• BSAD 426 (Advanced Financial Accounting)
• BSAD 428 (Advanced Accounting II)
• BSAD 450 (Personal Taxation)
• BSAD 460 (Corporate Taxation)
• BSAD Elective

Admissions Requirements

Completion of a three or four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized university, with a minimum average of 70% in the final year of the undergraduate degree program. Limited enrolment.

Future Opportunities

• Business Sector Analyst
• Chief Financial Officer
• Controller
• Financial Analyst

Residences

• Somers Hall
• FX Hall

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