Gain specialized expertise in business and individual financial management for introductory careers in accounting, auditing, and tax preparation.
What you will learn
Upon completion of this diploma graduates will be able to:
- Communicate effectively and respectfully as business professionals
- Apply business principles, theories, skills and best practices
- Record financial transactions for sole proprietorships, partnerships, private enterprises, publicly accountable enterprises and non-profit organizations
- Prepare and present financial statements, and reports for sole proprietorships, partnerships and private enterprises
- Apply fundamental management accounting and financial management concepts to assist with the decision-making in an organization
- Use accounting software to perform accounting, payroll and tax remittance functions in a computerized format
- Prepare individual income tax returns and provide basic tax planning advice in compliance with the Canadian Income Tax Act
- Apply critical thinking and problem solving techniques to make sound management decisions and recommendations
- Apply principles of corporate social responsibility, sustainability and ethics in their work as business professionals
What to expect
The courses will be presented using a variety of instructional strategies, resources and activities including lectures, case studies, discussions, presentations, and individual and group work. Courses have been designed with learner centred approaches that promotes collaboration and student engagement.
Accounting classes will be actively supported by computerized accounting lab activities using the latest industry standard software.
Admission requirements
Program-specific
- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
- Knowledge of English demonstrated by one of the following:
- English 12 with a minimum ‘C+’ grade or equivalent, or
- English Language Proficiency at an English 12 ‘C+’ level
- Knowledge of mathematics demonstrated by one of the following:
- Math 11 Foundations with a ‘C+’ grade or equivalent, or
- Pre Calculus 11 with a C+ grade or equivalent, or
- VCC Math 0861 and 0871 with a C+ grade or
- VCC Math Assessment with the following scores: Basic Math with a minimum 80% and Algebra with a minimum 60%
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.
Recommended Characteristics
- Detail-oriented and meticulous
- Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills
- An interest in the field of business and commerce
- Good basic computer literacy
- A strong sense of ethics, integrity and accountability
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work well with others in a diverse team environment
Courses
*Accounting Diploma
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term One | Credits | |
| MGMT 1001 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| MGMT 1004 | Communications in the Canadian Workplace | 3 |
| MGMT 1021 | Computer Applications for Management | 3 |
| MGMT 1006 | Fundamentals of Marketing | 3 |
| ACCT 1035 | Financial Accounting 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term Two | ||
| MGMT 1002 | The Canadian Economy | 3 |
| MGMT 1011 | Information Technology Management | 3 |
| MGMT 1003 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ACCT 1045 | Financial Accounting 2 | 3 |
| MGMT 2014 | Financial Management | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Term One | ||
| MGMT 1005 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| MATH 1111 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| ACCT 2035 | Management Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 2045 | Intermediate Accounting 1 | 3 |
| ACCT 2001 | Accounting Software Applications | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term Two | ||
| MGMT 1010 | Business Sustainability and Ethics | 3 |
| MGMT 2017 | Canadian Business Law | 3 |
| ACCT 2002 | Canadian Income Tax 1 | 3 |
| ACCT 2003 | Business Data Analytics | 3 |
| ACCT 2055 | Intermediate Accounting 2 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.
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