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Accounting/Finance

HIGHLY RESPECTED SKILLS

Capable accounting and finance professionals are highly respected in the
global business world and are in high demand. We give you a solid financial
understanding and management background to secure your career potential in
this high-paying and diverse field.

Our Accounting and Finance concentration allows you to start working right
away or receive advance credit towards earning your Chartered Professional
Accountant (CPA), or other professional designations.

This concentration provides students with a solid background in the financial
structure of business. Students develop skills in such areas as: financial and
managerial accounting, systems analysis and design, auditing, taxation, and
computer systems.

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students. If you plan to pursue an accounting designation, check with the
Program Advisor for advice specific to your target designation.

STAT 206 - Statistics is optional for legacy CA and CGA accounting students.

Students not pursuing legacy CA or CGA pathways may omit this course as it
is not a diploma requirement. Please note the prerequisite for this course is
MATH 100 or MATH 140.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Our comprehensive course offerings train you to be successful in a variety of

respected careers, such as:

- Management accounting
- Taxation

- Auditing

- Purchasing

- Financial planning

- Business analyst

- Financial accounting

- Bookkeeping

This course of studies is applicable for students studying full-time starting in

September.

Optional courses:

— ADMN 272 - Commercial Law is not a diploma requirement for accounting

ADMN 254 - INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II

Deals with theory and concepts as applied to financial
reporting. Topics include valuation and cost allocation
problems applying to liabilities, leases and pensions,
accounting for owner’s equity, partners’ capital and
shareholders’ equity, future income tax benefits and
liabilities, and full disclosure on financial reports.

Prerequisites: ADMN 251 or equivalent with a grade of
“C” or higher.

ADMN 255 - CORPORATE FINANCE

Examines the raising and allocation of corporate
funds. Topics include: conceptual aspects of capital
structure, dividend policy, capital markets, financial
securities, derivatives, international finance, and
corporate reorganizations and liquidations.

Prerequisites: COMM 241 or equivalent with a grade of
“C” or higher.

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SEMESTER 3
Course Name Credit
ADMN 251 Intermediate Accounting I On Campus 3
ADMN 252 _ Financial Management On Campus 3
ADMN 253 _ Principles of Income Tax I On Campus 3
ADMN 250 Management Accounting On Campus 3
ADMN 269 Information Systems On Campus 3
ADMN 272 Commercial Law On Campus 3
Total 18
SEMESTER 4
Course Name Credit
ADMN 254 Intermediate Accounting II On Campus 3
ADMN 255 _ Corporate Finance On Campus 3
ADMN 257 Income Tax II On Campus 3
ADMN 291 Intermediate Management Accounting On Campus 3
ADMN 295 Strategic Management On Campus 3
Total 6
ELECTIVES
Course Name Credit
STAT 206 Statistics On Campus 3

ADMN 259 - AUDITING

A one semester course examining the nature and
function of auditing. Students will study the various
types of audits as well as the auditor’s role in the
decision-making process. The planning, accumulation
and interpretation of audit evidence including EDP
systems, are major components of the course. Case
studies requiring an examination of internal control,
planning an audit, development of an audit program,
and the preparation and completion of working
papers, financial statements and the auditor’s report
are also part of this course.

Prerequisites: COMM 241 or equivalent with a grade of
“C” or higher.

ADMN 265 - OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Studies business operations fundamentals such as
demand management, forecasting, inventory control,
the EOQ model, scheduling, project management,
aggregate planning, materials management, value

analysis, supplier management, quality management
and service centre management. The concepts of
sustainability and sustainable business practices will
be integrated into the different topics.

Prerequisites: COMM 220 and ADMN 181 or equivalent
with a grade of “C” or higher.

ADMN 269 - INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Examines the relationships and distinctions between
Management Information Systems (MIS) and
Accounting Information Systems (AIS). Students

will examine the standard categories of business
transactions and how these transactions flow
through the organization, are documented, stored
(with emphasis on databases), and are reported for
use by both internal and external users. Accounting
information systems development will be studied with
emphasis on systems analysis and design, internal
controls, and proper documentation.

Prerequisites: COMM 241 or equivalent with a grade of
“C” or higher.

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