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Business Administration – Accounting

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Credential

Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Duration

Six semesters

CIP Code

52.0305

Find your career

Accounting skills are in demand in virtually every field:

You could work as a financial analyst, accountant, budget officer, account manager, financial planner, payroll officer or external auditor.
There are opportunities in arts and entertainment, news media, marketing, manufacturing, education, health and wellness, service industries and sports organizations.
Find the right fit – employers include large and small enterprises, the government, as well as not-for-profit agencies – or start your own business.
With third-year studies in Canadian public sector financial management, advanced diploma graduates are uniquely positioned to take advantage of growing opportunities in the public and not-for-profit sectors.
Visit ontransfer.ca for additional information on transferring your college diploma to universities in Ontario.
Start at Loyalist and put your career on track to become a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with advanced standing towards a university degree. Visit cpaontario.ca for more details.

Our grads get great jobs

Accountant, Quinte Conservation
Accountant, Wilkinson & Company, LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants
Accounting Manager – Closson Chase Vineyards Inc.
Accounts Payable Associate, Stream Global Services
Auditor, Canada Revenue Agency
Financial Analyst, Corrections Canada
Financial Analyst, Amer Sports Canada Inc.
Junior Accountant, Welch LLP, Chartered Accountants
Office Manager – CBI Health
Personal Banking Officer, Bank of Nova Scotia
Accountant, Habitat for Humanity, Prince Edward Hastings
Accountant, The Children’s Foundation

Is it for you?

People who thrive in accounting have an eye for detail while being able to see the big picture. This may be a good fit if you have skills in:

Written and oral communication
Organization and attention to detail
Analysis and problem-solving
Time management
Systems analysis
Mathematical and deductive reasoning
Critical thinking
Active learning
Clerical knowledge
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Commitment to excellence

How you'll learn

Experiential learning

Accounting is the language of business, providing critical details that inform decision-making, resource allocation, financial management and regulatory compliance. Prepare for a career in almost any field, helping individuals and businesses reach their financial goals.

This program delivers concrete, marketable skills with a dual focus on financial and management accounting:

Develop managerial skills in budgeting, product costing and price setting, eliminating financial waste and finding operating efficiencies.
Access opportunities to gain certification in industry-leading software such as MS Excel, Sage 50 Accounting and QuickBooks.
A third year of study provides advanced knowledge of financial and management accounting, corporate taxation and audit techniques.
Collaborate and formulate strategy in simulated business competitions.
Learn from case studies and guest speakers from the local business community.
Put your skills to work in Loyalist’s service-learning community clinics in semesters five and six. Hone your customer service skills while assisting local small businesses and not-for-profit agencies with their accounting, budget and payroll needs. In semester six, the clinic operates a student tax clinic.
A four-week field placement in third year provides valuable industry experience and networking, and the opportunity to graduate into a job.

Outstanding faculty make the difference

Learn with enthusiastic Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs) who take teaching beyond textbooks and into the real world:

Faculty include MBAs and former CFOs with extensive business experience in manufacturing, retail, public and not-for-profit sectors, aviation, transportation, real estate development, corporate acquisitions, business analysis and internal audit.
Professors have worked with high-profile accounting firms including KPMG, Wilkinson & Company and Price Waterhouse Coopers, along with experience in the corporate, public and charitable sectors.

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Admission requirements

Required academic preparation

OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent with courses at the general, advanced, (C), (U) or (M) level, and
Grade 12 English (C) level or equivalent

Mature applicant

Recommended academic preparation

Grade 12 Mathematics (C) level or equivalent

International students

Learn more about admission requirements for international applicants and how to apply.

Costs

Approximate costs (2024 – 25)

Domestic Tuition: $2,722.08
Full-Time Ancillary Fees:* $1,367
Total: $4,089.08
Additional costs, such as supplies, travel, and parking, may be incurred during workplace visits, etc.

*Fees related to programs that are less than or greater than two semesters will be adjusted accordingly. Fees are subject to change. Please visit the Tuition and fees page for a list of the many services, activities and items included within the ancillary fees, and the related policies.

Paying for college

At Loyalist College, we believe that cost should never be a barrier to your success. We’re here to help you navigate the costs of college and connect you with a variety of financial aid programs, resources and donor-supported awards. Explore paying for college.

Approximate costs (2024 – 25)

International Tuition: $15,000
Full-Time Ancillary Fees:* $1,367
Mandatory Health Insurance: $659
Total: $17,026
Additional costs, such as supplies, travel, and parking, may be incurred during workplace visits, etc.

Paying for college

Further study

Pursue a professional designation

Students can elect to take third-party certification examinations (at their own cost) in software platforms such as Excel, Sage 50, and QuickBooks. They can also use their credits towards the completion of other professional designations such as the Canadian Payroll Association.

Pathways and university transfer

What’s next? Build on the knowledge and skills you learned at Loyalist by continuing your academic journey. Return to Loyalist to complete a second diploma or a post-graduate program in as little as a year, or receive credit recognition for your Loyalist studies when pursuing a degree at a university. Explore pathway opportunities.

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