Business Administration - Accounting

*Domestic applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons and Convention refugees.
Students who have completed the two-year accounting diploma program can continue for a third year to earn an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in business administration in accounting.
This program utilizes a case-based approach across the curriculum to expose students to real-life scenarios to develop critical thinking skills. Many employment opportunities are available in industry, public accounting and government where graduates will work in a variety of roles.
Students who complete this advanced accounting program will be eligible for exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) papers F1, F4 and F6.
Further, graduates wishing to pursue the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation may path into Fanshawe’s Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Degree, a CPA accredited program.
Please note, this program requires a laptop. It is recommended that students use a PC laptop vs. a Mac laptop, as Windows is required to be able to load program-specific software. For more information on specific requirements, visit the Laptop Requirements page on the Fanshawe CONNECTED website.
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Business Administration Accounting program will be qualified candidates for in-demand bookkeeping jobs, as well as a variety of entry and mid-level accounting roles within the government and corporate sectors.
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduation employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Business Administration Accounting program:
Accounting Clerk
Maintain and operate company accounting programs including accurately maintaining the accounts payable and receivable ledgers, cheque preparation, deposit preparation and recording, bank reconciliations and other accounting functions.
Financial Operations Assistant
Ensures effective and efficient control of accounting practices including research and problem solving of discrepancies; and perform administrative support for the accounting division of government or corporate placements.
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to
Joanne Lansink, MBA, CPA, CMA
Academic Advisor:
Ingrid Amezquita Montoya
Test | Score |
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TOEFL iBT | 79 |
IELTS Academic | Overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands |
CAEL | Overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands. score of 80 in listening |
PTE Academic | 53 |
Cambridge English | Overall score of 169 with no language skill less than 162 |
ESL4/GAP5 | Minimum grade of 80% in Level 8, 75% in Level 9, or 70% in Level 10 |
Duolingo | Overall score of 105, with no score lower than 95 |
Level 1 | ||||
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
Group 1 | ||||
ACCT-1100 | Principles of Accounting 1 | 3 | ||
This course introduces the student to the Principles of Accounting, and includes an exploration of the underlying concepts that guide the preparation of accounts for individuals and organizations. It is designed to teach the student, regardless of program destination, an essential life skill - an understanding of Net Worth, and its importance to business success and the financial well being of the individual. | ||||
MKTG-1012 | Principles of Marketing 1 | 3 | ||
This course is designed to provide an overview of the decisions that face Marketers in today's fast-paced and competitive business environment. Students will learn that marketing is not only advertising but a broad set of activities designed to satisfy consumer needs and wants. Students examine the information Marketers require for effective decision-making and learn the basic elements of the marketing planning process. | ||||
MATH-1052 | Business Math | 3 | ||
This course provides a review of basic arithmetic and algebra as well as providing students with mathematical tools and concepts needed for other college courses and in future employment. This course is to prepare students for later courses in Marketing, Business, Financial Planning, Accounting, Purchasing and Insurance. | ||||
BUSI-1060 | Strategies for Success | 1 | ||
This course presents and helps to develop some of the skills required to achieve academic and career success. Areas of focus include college resources, study skills, time management, academic integrity, emotional self-awareness and social skills development. Additionally, emphasis is placed on career readiness and preparation. | ||||
BUSI-1005 | Introduction to Business Processes | 3 | ||
This course explores the various functional areas of business in Canada and demonstrates the interrelationship among these areas. Students are introduced to many concepts, including major business trends, the role of government in business, marketing, operations, employee-management issues, financial resources management, business ethics and social responsibility. |
*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee or program general expenses.