Accounting is often referred to as the universal language of business. Durham College’s Accounting – Business program is the next step towards a career in the field of accounting. Learning from industry-connected professors, you will develop your knowledge of accounting using the latest tools and technology in order to gain the skills employers need. You will be exposed to QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Sage 50 and Profile. You will also have the opportunity to earn Microsoft Office specialist certifications
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program are required to purchase their own laptop. For specific hardware and software requirements for this program click here.
Used in a wide variety of organizations, accounting involves measuring business activities; processing information into financial reports and statements; and communicating information to the appropriate decision-makers. To meet the wide range of accounting employment opportunities, Durham College incorporates a variety of simulations into the courses to help prepare students for the workplace. Students will be exposed to QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Sage 50, Profile and will have the opportunity to receive Microsoft Office specialist certifications. Courses include:
Business Mathematics
Communication
Computerized Accounting and Excel
Managerial Accounting
Financial Accounting
Personal Taxation
Please note: After completing one year of business study you can graduate with a certificate in Business Fundamentals.
This program can be completed in two years and provides entry-level training accounting
Pathways are available to the third year of the Business Administration - Accounting program, which leads to the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) at UOIT, the Bachelor of Business Administration at Trent University, and other pathway agreements. For more information view our transfer guide.
Students can transfer to any other first-year business program at Durham College after the first semester, or leave after first year with a Business Fundamentals certificate.
You may enter Year 1 of the Business or Business Administration program in September or January; and
If you begin classes in January, you will complete semesters 1 and 2 from January to August and start Year 2, Semester 3 immediately (in September)
Courses
Semester 1
Accounting I (ACCT 1200)
Business Computer Applications I (COMP 1209)
General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
Human Resource Management I (HRM 1200)
Introduction To Business Management (MGMT 1209)
Marketing I (MKTG 1200)
Supply Chain Management (SCMT 1200)
Semester 2
Accounting II (ACCT 2200)
Communications For Business I (COMM 2204)
Business Computer Applications II (COMP 2209)
Macroeconomics (ECON 1200)
General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
Business Mathematics (MATH 1202)
Semester 3
Managerial Accounting I (ACCT 3200)
Intermediate Accounting I (ACCT 3201)
Business Communications II (COMM 3202)
Accounting Software Applications (COMP 3200)
Microeconomics (ECON 2200)
Statistics I (MATH 2201)
Semester 4
Taxation I (ACCT 3204)
Personal Taxation (ACCT 3210)
Intermediate Accounting II (ACCT 4200)
Managerial Accounting II (ACCT 4203)
General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
Business Law For Accounting (LAW 3207)
Management Information Systems (MGMT 5202)
Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.
Costs
YEAR ONE FEES
Domestic
International
Tuition
$2,722
$13,322
Compulsory Ancillary
$1,337
$1,812
Program Incidental
$15
$15
Total Fees:
$4,074
$15,149
Please note: fees are based on the 2019-2020 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please
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Other fees to consider.
Career Options
WHAT YOU COULD BE:
Accounting administrator
Bank teller
Billing analyst
Bookkeeper/payroll clerk
Budget coordinator
Collections officer
Financial analyst
Junior accountant
Personal tax preparation clerk
WHERE YOU COULD WORK:
Accounting firms
Accounting departments in any industry
Banks and insurance companies
Colleges and universities
Municipal and provincial governments
Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials
As a graduate, you can apply to return for a third year to complete the Accounting – Business Administration three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma.
Subject to additional education and training requirements, you may be eligible to apply your credits towards other related certifications, including:
Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include: