• 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 obtained 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.

• 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.

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 compatible with macOS.

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.

Program Length

• You will have a maximum of 15 semesters (5 years) from the start date of your first course to complete this program.
• The minimum amount of time to complete a program is unique to each student and based on multiple factors:
• Your capacity: How much time do you have to dedicate to your studies. A person with more time is able to take more courses each semester and complete the program faster then a student that has additional commitments.
• Number of courses in the program: The number of courses in each program differs and this is a key factor when calculating a completion timeline.
• Course pre-requisites: A pre-requisite is a course that must be completed prior to taking another course. The number of course pre-requisites in a program can play a factor in how quickly a program can be completed.
• Course availability: Not every course is offered every semester. In some instances, students may need to wait until the next time a specific course is offered and this may impact their completion timelines.

Program Cost

Professional and Part-Time Learning offers courses individually with no upfront program cost. You pay for each course when you register, and most courses cost between $350 and $400. To see the most up-to-date prices, visit the “Current Course Offerings” section on the program page and select the course of your choice. The cost will be displayed next to the “Add to Cart” button.

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

• Use tax preparation software to prepare individual income tax returns and perform basic tax planning in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to produce financial statements and reports for proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.
• Support the management needs of the bookkeeping function, including planning, forecasting, budgeting, and cost and revenue management.
• Create reports using spreadsheet and database programs to support business analysis and decision-making.
• Apply Canadian and Ontario payroll recordkeeping practices, procedures, requirements, and regulations to employee compensation in accordance with current legislation.

Potential career and industry options may include:

• Entry-Level Accounting/Auditing/Tax Roles
• Accounts Receivable/Payable Supervisor
• Administrative Assistant
• Bookkeeper
• Budget Coordinator
• Data Entry Clerk
• General Office Receptionist
• Inventory Control Clerk

Have you completed all your courses and program requirements? If so, please complete an Application for Graduation form and submit the required fee to the Office of the Registrar. For more information, visit the graduation page.