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Business - Accounting (Two-Year Ontario College Diploma)

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Credential:
Ontario College Diploma
Code:
ACCT

Ontario College Diploma

Program Description

Accounting is often referred to as the universal language of business. Durham College's Accounting program is the next step towards a career in the field of accounting. Learning from industry-connected professionals, you will develop your knowledge of accounting using the latest tools and technology in order to gain the skills employers need.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) including Grade 12 English (C or U) and Grade 11 Math (C, M or U)
    OR
    Grade 12 equivalency certificate achieved through College academic upgrading
    OR
    Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older) with Grade 12 English (C or U) and Grade 11 Math (C, M or U)

    To view alternatives to the above Grade 12 English requirement, please visit Durham College's English Proficiency Requirement webpage.

  • Equivalent secondary school diploma from another province or territory in Canada (Please note: A recognized equivalent to an OSSD may be accepted if you meet the levels, subjects and overall averages required for admission to the college. Generally the requirement is successful completion of a Grade 12 diploma except in Quebec where the equivalent is Secondary V)
    OR
    Equivalent secondary school diploma from outside of Canada. Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have their documents evaluated by a credential assessment service (ICAS) and submit proof of educational qualifications in order to determine if their level of achievement is equivalent to an OSSD. To obtain a Credential Assessment Report visit either ICAS (1.800.321.6021) or WES (1.866.343.0070)

  • You must maintain an overall average of 60% or a GPA of 2.0 in order to graduate
  • A minimum of 25% of courses must be completed through Durham College.

Program Admission

Note: Please do not send official transcripts by mail or fax. An electronic copy of your transcript can be emailed to us at ppladmissions@durhamcollege.ca with your program admission form.

Students are required to complete and submit this form to indicate that the program's admission requirements have been met.

Click to access the Program Admission Form

This form must be submitted and an Admission Acceptance Letter received prior to registering for any courses.

Program Of Study

Students are required to print or save a copy of the Program of Study when beginning the program. This document contains critical details about program progression and graduation requirements specific to the academic year in which your program was started.

Click to access the Program of Study for the current academic year. Note: Before beginning this credential, please be advised that one or more courses in this program are not MAC compatible.

Students who began this program prior to the current academic year may contact the Professional and Part-Time Learning office at ppl@durhamcollege.ca or 905-721-3052 to obtain your Program of Study and graduation requirements.

General Education Electives: This program requires the completion of General Education Elective (GNED) courses in addition to core program courses.

Click to access General Education Elective Course Options

IMPORTANT NOTE: Some programs may have restrictions on the specific GNED courses that students are able to take to fulfill their program requirements. For Professional and Part-Time Learning students, these restrictions are identified on the link above. For those in full-time, day school programs, please consult your academic school for confirmation of any GNED restrictions for your program before registering.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be equipped to:

  • Record financial transactions in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for sole proprietorships, partnerships, private enterprises, publicly accountable enterprises, and non-profit organizations
  • Prepare and present financial statements, reports, and other documents in compliance with Canadian GAAP for sole proprietorship, partnerships, and private enterprises
  • Contribute to recurring decision-making by applying fundamental management accounting concepts
  • Prepare individuals' income tax returns and basic tax planning in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
  • Analyze organizational structures, the interdependence of functional areas, and the impact those relationships can have on financial performance
  • Analyze, within a Canadian content, the impact of economic variables, legislation, ethics, technological advances, and the environment on an organization's operations
  • Outline the elements of an organization's internal control system and risk management
  • Contribute to recurring decision-making by applying fundamental financial management concepts

Career Options

Potential career and industry options may include:

  • Accounting administrator
  • Customer service representative
  • Billing analyst
  • Bookkeeper/payroll clerk
  • Budget co-ordinator
  • Collections officer
  • Financial analyst
  • Junior accountant
  • Personal tax preparation clerk
  • Accounting firms
  • Accounting departments in a variety of industries
  • Banks and insurance companies
  • Colleges and universities
  • Municipal and provincial government

Pathway Opportunity

Graduates may also be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study through Durham College's partnerships with many Canadian and international colleges and universities.

Please visit the Transfer Guide for more information.

Program Related Questions? Call 905.721.3052

If you are interested in applying for financial aid, please visit the Professional and Part-Time Learning OSAP Eligibility webpage.


Currently offered

Course Title Location/
Delivery Method
ACCT 1280Accounting IMonthly Intake Online
ACCT 1280Accounting IOnline
ACCT 2280Accounting IIMonthly Intake Online
ACCT 2280Accounting IIOnline
GNED 1587Artificial Intelligence (7 weeks)Monthly Intake Online
GNED 1587Artificial Intelligence (7 weeks)Online
COMP 1289Business Computer Applications IOnline
COMP 1289Business Computer Applications IMonthly Intake Online
COMP 2289Business Computer Applications IIMonthly Intake Online
COMP 2289Business Computer Applications IIOnline
LAW 2280Business LawMonthly Intake Online
LAW 2280Business LawOnline
MGMT 1288Business Management IntroductionOnline
MATH 1282Business MathDistance Education
WRIT 1981Children's Literature IntroductionMonthly Intake Online
WRIT 1981Children's Literature IntroductionOnline
COMM 1884Communication FoundationsDistance Education
COMM 3282Communications for Business IIOnline
GNED 1489Complementary Therapies IntroductionOnline
PSYC 2080Criminal Psychology - Criminal MindsOnline
PSYC 1080Criminal Psychology - Psychopathic MindsOnline
PSYC 1080Criminal Psychology - Psychopathic MindsMonthly Intake Online
CRIM 1080Cults and TerrorismMonthly Intake Online
CRIM 1080Cults and TerrorismOnline
GNED 1483Domestic and Workplace ViolenceOnline
ECON 1280Economics I (Macroeconomics)Online
ECON 1280Economics I (Macroeconomics)Monthly Intake Online
ECON 2280Economics II (Microeconomics)Monthly Intake Online
ECON 2280Economics II (Microeconomics)Online
ENVI 1080Environmental CitizenshipOnline
ENVI 1080Environmental CitizenshipMonthly Intake Online
SPRD 2282Excel AdvancedMonthly Intake Online
SPRD 2282Excel AdvancedOnline
SPRD 2281Excel IntroductionMonthly Intake Online
SPRD 2281Excel IntroductionOnline
FIN 1289Financial PlanningOnline
GNED 1380Global CitizenshipOnline
GNED 1484History of Indigenous Canadian RelationsOnline
HRM 1283Human Resources Management PrinciplesMonthly Intake Online
HRM 1283Human Resources Management PrinciplesOnline
CHLD 4581Human SexualityOnline
CHLD 4581Human SexualityMonthly Intake Online
GNED 1488Indigenous Identity and Relationship to the LandOnline
ACCT 3280Intermediate Accounting IOnline
ACCT 4280Intermediate Accounting IIOnline
PROJ 1280Introduction to Project ManagementMonthly Intake Online
PROJ 1280Introduction to Project ManagementOnline
GNED 1381Legalization of Cannabis in Canada (7 weeks)Monthly Intake Online
GNED 1381Legalization of Cannabis in Canada (7 weeks)Online
ENG 1384LiteratureOnline
ACCT 5281Management Information SystemsOnline
ACCT 3285Managerial Accounting IOnline
ACCT 3285Managerial Accounting IMonthly Intake Online
ACCT 4283Managerial Accounting IIOnline
ACCT 4283Managerial Accounting IIMonthly Intake Online
MKTG 1280Marketing IOnline
MKTG 1280Marketing IMonthly Intake Online
PSYC 1083Personality PsychologyOnline
PFP 8105Political ScienceOnline
PFP 8215Politics and Public AdministrationOnline
ACCT 1980Sage 50 (Simply Accounting I)Online
GNED 1474Science of Popular Diets: Impact of Nutrition on Human WellnessOnline
PSYC 1051Selected Topics in PsychologyMonthly Intake Online
PSYC 1051Selected Topics in PsychologyOnline
GNED 1481Social Media and SocietyOnline
SOCI 1051Sociology IntroductionOnline
SOCI 1051Sociology IntroductionMonthly Intake Online
STAT 2280StatisticsOnline
HLTH 1387Stress, Wellness & NutritionMonthly Intake Online
HLTH 1387Stress, Wellness & NutritionOnline
SCMT 1280Supply Chain ManagementDistance Education
ACCT 3284Taxation IOnline
ACCT 3284Taxation IMonthly Intake Online
GNED 1491The Game of Soccer and its Impact on SocietyOnline
GNED 1487Truth & ReconciliationOnline
GNED 1281Western: A Study in the Film GenreOnline
RELG 1980World Religions: Western and Eastern TraditionsOnline