Humber’s Business Administration – Accounting advanced diploma program covers a number of areas including accounting theory, procedures and best practices. Detailed instruction is provided in bookkeeping, auditing, taxation, business law, information systems, finance and management. You’ll gain hands-on experience in industry-standard software such as Profile (personal and corporate tax), Access, Excel, PowerBI, SAGE 50 Accounting (formerly known as Simply Accounting) and Accpac Plus. You will learn accounting from industry-connected faculty who will provide you with practical, hands-on accounting training to help you get ahead. Our program’s versatile range of courses helps you also develop broad-based business skills including human resource administration, business writing, macroeconomics and finance. 

Outside of the classroom, our accounting program students are supported by our full-time dedicated help resources in the Humber Accounting Centre.

 

Courses Program Standards

Optional Co-op Work Placement Program

There are a limited number of spaces for students to mix co-op work experience with their academic learning in alternating semesters through an optional co-op program. This co-op program is structured to include from one to three co-op work terms, taking place between academic terms. Participation in the co-op program may increase time to complete the diploma by one to three semesters. The optional co-op program provides students with an opportunity to gain valuable experience. Co-op work opportunities are not guaranteed as the job placement opportunities are competitive.

Students not selected for co-op placements will complete the standard 84-hour work placement course in their final semester. Through this course, they will put their accounting knowledge and skills into practice. Students find a placement with support from the business placement advisor who maintains a roster of placement opportunities and provides students with direction and assistance in the development of resumés and job search techniques.

Toronto is the second largest financial service centre in North America, and our diploma can help you enter this exciting market. Your practical and intensive training will make you an in-demand candidate for a career in accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, general ledger accounting, general accounting, credit and collections, inventory control, payroll accounting, internal/external auditing, financial planning and analysis, financial accounting, management accounting, tax preparation, and compliance managing.

Through our program, you will gain deep knowledge about current business administration and accounting practices including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and you will be up-to-date on relevant accounting software. You’ll be prepared to make a difference in the financial well-being of organizations in both the private and public sector.

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation

Both the two-year Business-Accounting diploma and three-year Business Administration – Accounting advanced diploma programs offer pathways for students interested in pursuing an Ontario Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. When recognized as transfer credits towards a qualifying university degree, the two-year Business-Accounting diploma and three-year Business Administration – Accounting advanced diploma support the completion of the CPA Preparatory course requirements. 

Note: Students are encouraged to stay informed about the current requirements to become a CPA through information on the CPA Ontario and CPA Canada websites.   

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

This advanced diploma is a newly accredited program with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The ACCA qualification is a global accountancy credential recognized in many countries and it will have particular appeal for those graduates working in global workplaces. Our graduates are eligible for exemptions against 6 of the 9 papers in the ACCA program. (In addition to the nine required papers, ACCA candidates must also complete additional academic requirements through ACCA and have proven 3 years practical work experience within a relevant role to earn the ACCA qualification.) Students are encouraged to stay informed about the current requirements to earn this qualification through information on the following websites:

https://www.accaglobal.com/ca/en.html

https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/help/exemptions-calculator.html

Certified Professional Bookkeepers of Canada

Graduates may apply to become member candidates of the Certified Professional Bookkeepers of Canada.

Additional requirements may apply.

Note: The requirements for the additional credential(s) are determined by the granting body, which is independent from the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.