The graduate certificate in professional accounting at Fanshawe College is a three-semester program. If you have a background in accounting, finance, and banking, you might be eligible to enroll in this graduate certificate in professional accounting in Ontario. After graduation, you may seek a career in accounting in Canada or your home country. Or, depending on your other academic credentials, you may apply for CPA certification.
Course Delivery
Fanshawe College offers this Professional Accounting program at its London campus. The college teaches the course using:
- Classroom lectures by professors and guest speakers.
- Hands-on experience, doing projects using integrated-technology applications.
- Case studies based on real-world situations. Students then review and analyze the cases.
An overview of the professional accounting program at Fanshawe College
| Course Code | PAC 1 |
| Level of Study | Graduate Certificate |
| College | Lawrence Kinlin School of Business |
| Duration | One year 45 weeks |
| Qualification | Ontario College Graduate Certificate |
| Total Tuition Fee | CAD22,125 |
| Intake Date(s) | September |
The fees in the table above are subject to change without notice by Fanshawe College. Please check with us for the updated fee.
Careers Options After Graduation.
The first option after you graduate is to enroll in a bachelor’s degree program. You can do this at universities affiliated with Fanshawe College. A second option is for you to apply for the CPA professional designation. But, if you do not want to study again, a third option is for you to continue with your accounting career in:
- Public accounting firms.
- government offices.
- not-for-profit organizations.
- Public and private corporations.
- small businesses.
- Financial institutions
After completing this professional accounting at Fanshawe College, the college expects you to know how to do the following tasks.
- Prepare financial information for management officers to review.
- Prepare financial statements and related disclosures.
- Calculate and report financial and non-financial performance measures.
- Develop and maintain a company’s control and risk management systems.
- Recommend and track improvements for accounting procedures, information systems, and internal controls.
- Check cash flow and cash flow requirements.
- Prepare budgets and forecasts.
- Prepare information for an external auditor.
- Assist the auditor in planning and executing the audit.
- Help prepare tax forms.
- Follow remittance requirements.
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Entry Criteria for Professional Accounting at Fanshawe College
You must meet some conditions to be eligible to enroll in this professional accounting program.
- A college diploma or a degree with at least a C+ average or
- An acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education
- A resume and cover letter if the college asks for the documents
- Proof of English competency.
- For now, Filipino citizens do not have to submit the result of an English language exam.
- But, if you plan to apply under the Student Direct Stream, you must get at least 6.0 in all bands of the IELTS.
Fanshawe College recommends that you develop skills in the following areas before entering the graduate certificate in professional accounting program.
- Mathematics.
- Business Communication.
- Use of computer applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
You will use Microsoft Excel and other software. Fanshawe College, though, advises its students to postpone buying a laptop. The college will recommend the model of the computer, how you should configure it, and software titles.
Course Outline of the graduate certificate in professional accounting at Fanshawe College
Level 1. Take all of the following Mandatory Courses.
| Course Number | Course Title |
| ACCT-6001 | Financial Accounting-Intro |
| COMM-6019 | Advanced Professional Communication |
| ECON-6004 | Economics |
| MATH-6002 | Math for Business |
| LAWS-6038 | Business Law |
| ACCT-6002 | Accounting Software |
Level 2. Take all of the following Mandatory Courses.
| Course Number | Course Title |
| ACCT-6010 | Financial Reporting 1-Inter |
| ACCT-6011 | Financial Reporting 2-Inter |
| ACCT-6008 | Managing Accounting – Intro |
| FINA-6019 | Finance-Intro |
| FINA-6020 | Personal Taxation |
| INFO-6071 | Information Technology |
Level 3. Take all of the following Mandatory Courses.
| Course Number | Course Title |
| ACCT-6013 | Financial Reporting 1-Adv |
| ACCT-6014 | Auditing Fundamentals |
| ACCT-6008 | Managing Accounting – Intro |
| ACCT-6012 | Managing Accounting-Inter |
| FINA-6021 | Applied Finance |
| FINA-6022 | Corporate Taxation |
The Student Direct Stream application procedure promises faster processing for student permit/visa applications. It is available to international students from a few countries who meet other eligibility requirements. Get to know what these factors are and check if you have sufficient financial resources.
How we can work together for a successful study permit/visa application.
If you wish to learn more about the graduate certificate in professional accounting at Fanshawe College and how you can study overseas, contact us! Talk to an associate to see how our counselors can help you with
- An extensive school and program match.
- Study permit/visa requirements and application protocol.
- Your options for permanent residency after graduation.
Would you like us to help you process your study permit? Or to enroll in the professional accounting program at Fanshawe College? The Immigrant Visa Center has a 3-month preparation period. You will need this time for:
- Review by the college to which you are applying.
- Processing by the International Admissions Office.
- Enrollment and payment of your tuition fee.
- Processing of insurance.
- The study permit processing.
- Helping you look for accommodation.