Overview
Already obtained a Bachelor’s Degree? Prepare for your Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) with this two-year program. You will be set up for a career in accounting upon graduation.
Working as Senior Accountant, you will be practicing in areas such as cost accounting, income tax, and auditing. All courses have been approved by the CPA. Graduates of the Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting program are able to enter into the Certified Professional Accountant's (CPA) Professional Education Program (CPA PEP).
Careers
Upon completion of this Post Baccalaureate Diploma, you will be employable to a variety of industries, in positions such as:
- Senior Accountant
- Accounting Clerk
- Bookkeeper
- Financial Manager
- Financial Advisor
What you will learn
During this program, you will gain knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:
- Financial statements (preparing and understanding)
- Business law principles
- Economic principles
- Professional writing
- Computer Applications
- Canadian Income Tax
- Canadian Business Tax
Post Baccalaureate Diploma Accounting Courses
This Program is a prerequisite for entry into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP). Students must hold a bachelor's degree as approved by CPA to gain admission into the Post Baccalaureate in Accounting Diploma Accounting Program.
Post Baccalaureate Accounting Diploma
In order to be considered CPA Equivalent a student must obtain a minimum of a (“B- “) grade or higher in each course.
Locations & Dates
| START DATE |
CAMPUS |
DELIVERY |
LENGTH |
| Fall 2025 |
Prince George |
In Class |
2 years |
Entry Requirements
Successful completion of a recognized bachelor’s degree. International students from a non English speaking country will be required to provide proof of a minimum 6.0 Academic IELTS or 80 iBT TOEFL result or equivalent within two years. It is the responsibility of the student to confirm that their bachelor’s degree satisfies the degree prerequisite of the CPA Professional Education Program.
Limited admission
A program with a limited number of seats per intake and is on a “first qualified, first admitted” basis.
Program Tools
Many courses in this program use online learning tools. Students will need
- a reliable internet connection,
- a device to access the internet, and
- a financial/scientific calculator.
Students are encouraged to review historical syllabi or discuss with a recruiter, an advisor, or a faculty member to identify their technological needs.
Invest in your future
Find detailed enrolment fees by checking out our fee schedule
Books for this program can be purchased from the bookstore.
Paying for college
We're here to help. You can apply for scholarships and bursaries through CNC. We can also help you find loans and other funding. Visit Financial aid to find out how.
Salaries and employment
Looking for a job? Check the student employment opportunities.