Accountancy

What is Accountancy?

Accounting has, over the last number of years, become more exciting as the field moves from tedious number crunching to more diverse activities such as cost analysis, interpretation and business strategy.

Why study Accountancy at Concordia?

The undergraduate accounting curriculum is designed to impart the necessary skills required for entry into the accounting profession. Concordia's graduates have been very successful in passing the national examinations required for qualification as professional accountants, most notably the success of the Diploma in Chartered Accountancy graduates in passing the Uniform Final Examinations of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants.

The Department offers a wide selection of accounting courses that satisfies the educational requirements of the three major Canadian accounting designations:

The CA designation provides entry into the public accounting professions and employment within public accounting firms. CGA designates are employed in a variety of organizations, including accounting firms, federal, provincial and municipal governments, not-for-profit organizations (charities, hospitals) manufacturing companies and financial institutions. The CMA designation prepares the candidate for work in organizations as a member of the management team. The CMA (Certified Management Accountants) Canada National Board of Directors has awarded the Bachelor of Commerce, Major in Accountancy full accreditation. This means students majoring in Accountancy with a graduating GPA of 3.2 will be exempt from writing the CMA Canada entrance exam, should they wish to pursue a CMA designation.

In response to the implementation of the North America Free Trade Agreement, many students are also opting to seek certification in the United States as certified Public Accountants (CPA). .

What are the potential skills can I acquire pursuing an accounting degree?

What are the potential career options I have with Accountancy education?

Who employs Accounting graduates?

For more information on employers, types of jobs requiring an accounting degree and skills required for a career in accounting, visit Career Management Services: What to do with my degree in Accounting.

Did you know that the Accountancy Department offers a Co-op Program?

Students in the JMSB Accountancy Co-op Program complete three 12 to 17 week paid work terms as part of their Bachelor of Commerce studies.
Here are just a few of the benefits of participating in the Co-op Program:

Get Involved with accounting-related organizations at Concordia

John Molson Accounting Society(JMAS)

JMAS aims to deliver value to the accounting social scene by bringing students relevant information, career opportunities, academic services, and most of all, encouraging students to become involved!

John Molson Competition Program (JMCC)

Each year, 45 men and women are chosen to represent JMSB in regional, national and international case competitions. The competitions are in various disciplines such as finance, management, marketing, accounting, MIS, human resources, tax, strategy, entrepreneurship, ethics and labour arbitration. The following are some of the accounting related case competitions that JMSB students have competed in:

Curriculum for Undergraduate Accountancy Degree

Core	Accountancy Major	Electives
COMM 210	ACCO 310 - Financial Reporting I	12 credits taken from outside the John Molson School of Business
COMM 212	ACCO 320 Financial Reporting II
COMM 215	ACCO 330 Cost and Management Accounting
COMM 217	ACCO 340 Income Taxation in Canada
COMM 220	ACCO 400 Accounting Theory	Remaining 12 elective credits from any faculty or one of the offered Business Minors
COMM 222
COMM 224	+ 9 additional credits taken from any of:
COMM 225	ACCO 350 Accounting and Information Technology
COMM 226	ACCO 355 Analysis of Financial Statements
COMM 305	ACCO 365 U.S. Federal Taxation
COMM 308	ACCO 410 Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting
COMM 315	ACCO 420 Financial Reporting III
COMM 320	ACCO 430 Advanced Management Accounting
COMM 401	ACCO 435 Integrative Management Accounting Cases
	ACCO 440 Advanced Taxation
	ACCO 450 Assurance Services
	ACCO 455 Fraud Prevention and Investigation
	ACCO 465 Advanced Assurance Services
	ACCO 470 Special Topics in Accounting
	ACCO 490 Seminar in Taxation
Total: 42 credits	Total 24 credits	Total 24 credits

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