Graduate Certificate (Professional Accounting)
STEM Course
1 year
Full Time
Co Op & On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$19,936/Yr
CA$19,936 /Yr
- Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting at Sheridan College is offered as a 1-year (3 semesters) teaching program.
- This certificate program has a co-op work option.
- In order to be eligible to participate in a full-time Co-op Work Term, students must meet the GPA requirements.
- The student to faculty ratio is 17:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
- Some of the main courses that students will study in this program are:
- Introductory Financial Accounting
- Business Law
- Introductory Management Accounting
- Economics
- Statistics
Co-op or fast track: the choice is yours
- If you start in May or September, you’ll have the option to apply for our co-op program, which adds a four-month work term.
- This gives you the chance to gain valuable work experience and showcase your accounting skills to potential employers.
- You may also choose to fast track your studies by starting in January. In that case there’s no co-op term, so you can complete the program in three semesters.
How do I become a Chartered Professional Accountant?
To become a Chartered Professional Accountant, you need to:
- Complete an eligible 120-credit-hour degree.
- Complete CPA’s preparatory courses or equivalent (such as Sheridan’s Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting).
- Complete CPA’s Professional Education Program (PEP).
- Write the Common Final Exam (CFE).
- Meet CPA’s work experience requirements.
By taking Sheridan’s Professional Accounting program, you'll complete the required preparatory courses and be ready to move on to the Professional Education Program.
Learning Outcomes & Careers:
- Integrate ethical and socially responsible decision-making processes into all aspects of the accounting profession.
- Apply recognized accounting principles to the systematic recording of transactions relating to assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.
- Prepare accurate and relevant transactions, business reports including financial statements, and operating budgets to meet international accounting standards for partnerships and corporations.
- Analyze financial and managerial accounting information to assist in effective management decision-making.
- Formulate accurate and timely financial information using business applications software and information systems.
- Plan effective external, internal, and information systems audits to meet compliance and assurance requirements.
- Identify and manage financial priorities by leveraging strategic thinking as well as economic, operational and technological knowledge.
- Prepare tax submissions for personal and corporate clients to meet legal standards.
- Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.
- Career positions may include:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Information Officer
- Chief Executive Officer
- Taxation Specialist
- External Auditor, etc
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Important Dates
- The college accepts application on the basis of first-come, first-served basis for programs with available seats.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | CA$19936 (CAD 19936) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Housing and meals | CA$13095 (CAD 13095) |
Total Cost | CA$13095 (CAD 13095) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
2022 | CA$15734 (CAD 15734) |
2021 | CA$15869 (CAD 15869) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- A post-secondary diploma or degree in science or engineering is required.
- Students must provide acceptable proof of at least three years of full-time study in a secondary school (high school) or school system where English was the primary language of teaching and grading.
Work Experience Eligibility:
- At least one year of industrial experience and some basic exposure to a CAD system would be an asset.
- Applicants with postsecondary qualifications from another discipline require at least three years of industrial experience.
English Language proficiency:
- Applicants from India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan should note that IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program.
- Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
- Not all students will qualify for EAP-3106 in place of the required IELTS or TOEFL test scores.
The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide. To know more about the requirem….Read More
Scores Required
Required Document List
Required Documents are:
- Transcript: Students must submit the official marks statements or transcripts that are provided by the college.
- Certificates: Certificates like High School or University/College Certificates are to be submitted of education qualification.
- Test Results: Provide proof of English proficiency, if English is not the first language in student country, as proof of IELTS/TOEFL/PTE result scores is to be submitted.
Career and Placement after Course
Career Opportunities after completing this program are:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Information Officer
- Chief Executive Officer
- Taxation Specialist
- External Auditor
- Management Accountant
- Financial Accountant
- Comptroller
- Senior Analyst
- Investment Banker
- Compliance Officer
- Forensic Accountant
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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