Accounting
The CPA designation - one of Canada's most stable and versatile professional credentials.
Accounting programs prepare students for the CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation through courses in financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation, and business law. Waterloo's Accounting & Financial Management (AFM) program is Canada's most prestigious undergraduate accounting program.
Admission Average
mid to high 80s at most programs; Waterloo AFM selects from the mid 80s up, with admitted averages usually higher (Tier 2 (85-91%))
Typical High School Prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors (at Waterloo AFM)
- One additional U/M course
Skills You'll Build
- Financial Reporting
- Auditing & Assurance
- Taxation Fundamentals
- Analytical Precision
- Professional Ethics
Program Facts
- Typical length: 4 years
- Co-op available: Yes
- Graduate school: Not typically required
- Demand outlook: Stable Growth
Top Universities
- University of Waterloo – Waterloo, ON
- Queen's University – Kingston, ON
- McMaster University – Hamilton, ON
- University of Toronto – Toronto, ON
- Simon Fraser University – Burnaby, BC
Accounting Admission Averages by University
- Accounting & Financial Mgmt at University of Waterloo – low 90s
- Accounting (BAcc) at Brock University – high 80s
- Accounting & Finance at Toronto Metropolitan University – high 80s
- Accounting at Simon Fraser University – high 80s
- Accounting at Bishop's University – mid-to-high 80s
- Accounting at MacEwan University – mid-to-high 80s
- Accounting (BBA) at Mount Royal University – mid-to-high 80s
Careers This Major Leads To
- Accountant / CPA – Entry $60,000
- Financial Analyst / CFA – Entry $65,000