Professional Accounting Practice

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Program Code: PA511

CIP Code: 52.0301

PGWP Eligible: N/A

Credential: Ontario Graduate Certificate

Start Dates: January, September

Program Length: 3 semesters

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Program Overview

Humber's Professional Accounting Practice graduate certificate program provides you with the required knowledge and skills essential to begin and advance in the field of accounting. You will be well prepared for careers in the field with knowledge of all accounting disciplines including financial accounting, management accounting, audit and assurance, finance, and personal and corporate tax. You will also develop computer technology, management, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, along with professional communication and interpersonal skills. This program is a path for students already holding a bachelor's degree in any discipline other than accounting and who are interested in pursuing the Chartered Professional Accounting designation. No prior accounting knowledge is required.

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Courses

At Humber, courses are delivered in a variety of formats:

In-Person - An in-person course is delivered fully on campus.

Online Asynchronous (A) - An online asynchronous course has no fixed class schedule and allows students to engage with the course at different times according to their needs. Faculty provide modules, which are completed independently by the students according to established deadlines.

Online Synchronous (S) - An online synchronous course is delivered fully online and requires faculty and students to participate in real-time according to a fixed schedule. Classes are scheduled for a specific day and time.

Hybrid - A hybrid course is a combination of in-person and online classes and follows a set schedule. Students must be available to attend in-person classes at scheduled times during the semester.

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program, by campus. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment. Preferences for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Some Humber programs are also delivered fully online, where all courses are delivered online.

International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada on Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

Course code and Name	Delivery Type by Location
Semester 1
ACCP 5000	Introductory Financial Accounting	In-Person	N/A	N/A	N/A
ACCP 5001	Introductory Management Accounting	In-Person	N/A	N/A	N/A
ACCP 5002	Microeconomics	In-Person	N/A	N/A	N/A
ACCP 5003	Canadian Business Law	In-Person	N/A	N/A	N/A
ACCP 5004	Corporate Finance 1	In-Person	N/A	N/A	N/A
ACCP 5005	Statistics for Accounting	Hybrid In-Person Online (A) Online (S)	N/A	N/A	N/A
ACCP 5006	Career Planning for Professional Accounting	In-Person	N/A	N/A	N/A
Semester 2
ACCP 5200	Audit and Assurance 1	In-Person	N/A	N/A	N/A
ACCP 5201	Personal Taxation	In-Person	N/A	N/A	N/A
ACCP 5203	Intermediate Management Accounting	In-Person	N/A	N/A	N/A
ACCP 5204	Corporate Finance 2	In-Person	N/A	N/A	N/A
ACCP 5205	Intermediate Financial Reporting 1	In-Person	N/A	N/A	N/A
ACCP 5206	Intermediate Financial Reporting 2	In-Person	N/A	N/A	N/A
Semester 3
ACCP 5300	Audit and Assurance 2	In-Person	N/A	N/A	N/A
ACCP 5301	Information Systems	In-Person	N/A	N/A	N/A
ACCP 5302	Advanced Financial Reporting	In-Person	N/A	N/A	N/A
ACCP 5303	Macroeconomics	In-Person	N/A	N/A	N/A
ACCP 5304	Corporate Taxation	In-Person	N/A	N/A	N/A
ACCP 5305	Performance Management	In-Person	N/A	N/A	N/A
WORK 5501	Field Experience - Professional Accounting Practice	In-Person TBD	N/A	N/A	N/A

Delivery Type by Location

Course Code

Course Name

North

Lakeshore

IGS

DL/Online

Semester 1

ACCP 5000

Introductory Financial Accounting

In-Person

N/A

ACCP 5001

Introductory Management Accounting

In-Person

N/A

ACCP 5002

Microeconomics

In-Person

N/A

ACCP 5003

Canadian Business Law

In-Person

N/A

ACCP 5004

Corporate Finance 1

In-Person

N/A

ACCP 5005

Statistics for Accounting

Hybrid
In-Person
Online (A)
Online (S)

N/A

ACCP 5006

Career Planning for Professional Accounting

In-Person

N/A

Semester 2

ACCP 5200

Audit and Assurance 1

In-Person

N/A

ACCP 5201

Personal Taxation

In-Person

N/A

ACCP 5203

Intermediate Management Accounting

In-Person

N/A

ACCP 5204

Corporate Finance 2

In-Person

N/A

ACCP 5205

Intermediate Financial Reporting 1

In-Person

N/A

ACCP 5206

Intermediate Financial Reporting 2

In-Person

N/A

Semester 3

ACCP 5300

Audit and Assurance 2

In-Person

N/A

ACCP 5301

Information Systems

In-Person

N/A

ACCP 5302

Advanced Financial Reporting

In-Person

N/A

ACCP 5303

Macroeconomics

In-Person

N/A

ACCP 5304

Corporate Taxation

In-Person

N/A

ACCP 5305

Performance Management

In-Person

N/A

WORK 5501

Field Experience - Professional Accounting Practice

In-Person
TBD

N/A

Work-Integrated Learning

Humber has the only graduate certificate of its kind in Ontario that provides students with hands-on work experience in the field of accounting. Through a mandatory 160-hour , students will make industry connections allowing them to gain valuable practical and professional skills in small, medium and large organizations, and in entrepreneurial start-ups.

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Accounting Program Pathways that lead to Accounting Credentials

Humber Accounting Programs:	Business – Accounting 4-Semester Diploma		Accounting, Business Administration 6-Semester Advanced Diploma		Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting 4-Year Honours Degree (recognized by CPA)		Professional Accounting Practice 3-Semester (recognized by CPA) Ontario Graduate Certificate
Humber Pathways:	Degree Pathway Stream - Semester 5 Accounting Business Admin Adv D - Explore Pathway		Adv Diploma Semester 6 Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting - Explore Pathway		Advanced Standing Pathways from Degree Stream and Advanced Diploma into the Degree Program.		Honours Degree required for admission recognized by CPA - Explore Pathway
Humber Pathways:	Degree Pathway Stream - Semester 4 Bachelor of Commerce - Explore Pathway
Skills, knowledge, experience you will gain:	General Ledger Accounting, Cost Accounting, Information Systems, Business Law		Auditing, Taxation, Business Law, Information Systems, Finance, Management		Auditing, Taxation, Business Law, Information Systems, Finance, Management		Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Audit and Assurance, Personal and Corporate Tax
Experiental Learning	84hrs		84hrs		420hrs		160hrs
Career possibilities:	Accounts Payable/Receivable, Credit and Collections, Budget Analysis, Payroll Accounting, Tax Preparation.		Cost Accounting, General Ledger Accounting, Taxation, Credit and Collections, External Auditing, Financial Planning		Accountant, Budget Analyst, Taxation Specialist, Auditor or Treasurer		Taxation, Auditing, Financial Accounting, Public Accounting, Government, Corporate Accounting, Not-for-Profit and Small Business
Program Streams:	Bookkeeping Stream (BOOK)	Degree Pathway Stream (ADG)	Coop + Non Coop		N/A		N/A
Credential opportunities:	Certified Professional Bookkeepers of Canada, Digital Credential levels + work experience	ACCA 10 papers including Professional Skills Module & Ethics + 3 Years Experience	ACCA 7 papers including Professional Skills Module & Ethics + 3 Years Experience	Certified Professional Bookkeepers of Canada, Digital Credential levels + work experience	ACCA 4 papers including Professional Skills Module & Ethics + 3 Years Experience	CPA PEP	ACCA 4 papers including Professional Skills Module & Ethics + 3 Years Experience	CPA PEP
Credential opportunities:						CPA EXAM (CFE) + work experience		CPA EXAM (CFE) + work experience
Credentials	N/A	ACCA CREDENTIAL	ACCA CREDENTIAL		ACCA CREDENTIAL	CPA PROFESSIONAL	ACCA CREDENTIAL	CPA PROFESSIONAL

Get Support In-Person, Online, Email, or by Phone

There is no better place to focus on an education in accounting than at the Longo Faculty of Business at Humber. Our experienced faculty combined with an industry-focused curriculum and renowned industry partners put our program among the very best. Benefit from program specific resources like "The Accounting Centre" and challenging case studies.

The Accounting Centre is a resource available to all students enrolled in accounting courses. Students provide assistance with textbook concepts, homework questions and an overall understanding of course material from 1st to 6th semester.

Supported software packages:

Sage 50 Accounting, Profile - T1 & T2, Sage 300

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Your Career

There is a continuous demand for junior and intermediate accountants in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Graduates of this program will be equipped to work in a wide variety of roles in the field of accounting including taxation, auditing, financial accounting and management accounting. Sectors include public accounting practices, government, corporate accounting, not-for-profit and small business.

Professional Accreditations & Recognition

Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario)

Specific courses of this program may be recognized for additional industry recognition with Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario in accordance with the CPA National Recognition and Accreditation Standards for Post-Secondary Institutions.

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Program Availability

Start dates between Sept 2024 - Aug 2025

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Start dates between Sept 2025 - Aug 2026

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Start dates between Sept 2024 - Aug 2025

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Start dates between Sept 2025 - Aug 2026

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Sep 2025	Block-Based	North	Open
Jan 2026	Block-Based	North	Opening Soon

Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

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Start dates between Sept 2024 - Aug 2025

START	DELIVERY	LOCATION	STATUS
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Start dates between Sept 2025 - Aug 2026

START	DELIVERY	LOCATION	STATUS
Sep 2025	Block-Based	North	Open
Jan 2026	Block-Based	North	Opening Soon

Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

International applicants outside of Canada can apply through Humber International. Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.

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How to Apply

Domestic Students

Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by July 15, 2024 to receive your Application Fee Credit. Applications for September will remain open as long as the program availability status shows Open.

To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber’s program pages, search by availability, or ontariocolleges.ca.

To see where you are in the admissions process, visit the Admissions Road Map.

International Students

If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.

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Admissions Questions

General Enquiries

Call 416-675-3111 or email enquiry@humber.ca. If you have already applied, be sure to check your application status on myhumber.ca.

Domestic Applicants Enquiries

Domestic applicants can book a one-on-one advising appointment with an admissions representative.

International Applicants Enquiries

Contact the International Centre for information about full-time programs (including the International Graduate School), how to apply and to follow up on your submitted application.

Program-Specific Questions

Speak to the Program Co-ordinator about the course curriculum, projects and career options.

Leandra Acevedo, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 4602
leandra.acevedo@humber.ca

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Becoming an Apprentice

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Work with your employer approximately one year before attending Humber.

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How to Apply

Domestic Students

Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program.

To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber’s program pages, search by availability, or ontariocolleges.ca.

To see where you are in the admissions process, visit the Admissions Road Map.

International Students

If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.

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Admission Requirements

Admission selection is based on the academic criteria indicated. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.

Admission selection is based on the following three requirements:

Academic

To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent
Note: this program is not recommended for students with a degree in the accounting field.

Mature Applicants

Diplomas and Certificates

An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.

Degrees

An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.

College Transfer Applicants

Diplomas and Certificates

An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

Degrees

An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

University Transfer Applicants

Diplomas and Certificates

An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

Degrees

An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
English Language Proficiency

All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
International Credit Evaluation

Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.

International Academic Equivalency

Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please enter your location or choose detect my location to see the requirements for your country below.

Applying with an International Baccalaureate (IB)

Post-Admission Requirements

Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).

Students are required to have a PC laptop and access to MS Office including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and PowerBI. Consideration of the length of battery life is also important as in class time, examinations can extend to over three hours. Recommended (optional): an external wireless mouse and an external plugin number pad to facilitate speed of accounting related functions.

Equipment & Device Requirements

All Semesters

Details and Specifications	Minimum Specifications	Recommended Specs
Processor	Dual-core processor	Quad-core processor
OS	Windows 10 (PC)	Windows 10 (PC)
Memory	8 GB of RAM	16 GB of RAM
Storage	100 GB HDD	512 GB SSD
Monitor	Laptop computer (not a notebook such as Chromebook, or a tablet) recently purchased; last 18 months	Laptop computer (not a notebook such as Chromebook, or a tablet) recently purchased; last 18 months
Other	Built-in-WiFi, a microphone, and a webcam	Built-in WiFi, microphone, and a webcam. Long-life battery (strongly recommended)

Program-Specific Questions

Speak to the Program Co-ordinator about the course curriculum, projects and career options.

Leandra Acevedo, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 4602
leandra.acevedo@humber.ca

Fees & Financial Aid

The 2024/2025 fee for three semesters was:

domestic: $8,799.60
international: $28,131.36

Fees are subject to change.

Fees by Semester

Semester 1	2024-2025 Fees
Tuition	$2,291.99
Compulsory Ancillary Fee	$444.09
Compulsory Student Union Fee	$66.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee	$111.12
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional)	$20.00
Program Ancillary Fee	$0.00
Co-op/Placement	$0.00
Total	$2,933.20

Semester 2	2024-2025 Fees
Tuition	$2,291.99
Compulsory Ancillary Fee	$444.09
Compulsory Student Union Fee	$66.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee	$111.12
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional)	$20.00
Program Ancillary Fee	$0.00
Co-op/Placement	$0.00
Total	$2,933.20

Semester 3	2024-2025 Fees
Tuition	$2,291.99
Compulsory Ancillary Fee	$444.09
Compulsory Student Union Fee	$66.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee	$111.12
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional)	$20.00
Program Ancillary Fee	$0.00
Co-op/Placement	$0.00
Total	$2,933.20

Semester 1	2024-2025 Fees
Tuition	$8,735.91
Compulsory Ancillary Fee	$444.09
Compulsory Student Union Fee	$66.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee	$111.12
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional)	$20.00
Program Ancillary Fee	$0.00
Co-op/Placement	$0.00
Total	$9,377.12

Semester 2	2024-2025 Fees
Tuition	$8,735.91
Compulsory Ancillary Fee	$444.09
Compulsory Student Union Fee	$66.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee	$111.12
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional)	$20.00
Program Ancillary Fee	$0.00
Co-op/Placement	$0.00
Total	$9,377.12

Semester 3	2024-2025 Fees
Tuition	$8,735.91
Compulsory Ancillary Fee	$444.09
Compulsory Student Union Fee	$66.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee	$111.12
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional)	$20.00
Program Ancillary Fee	$0.00
Co-op/Placement	$0.00
Total	$9,377.12

Domestic Fees International Fees

Additional Costs

Students are required to have a mobile computing device. Refer to the Equipment & Devices tab for detailed specifications.

Financial Aid, Scholarships and Bursaries

Understand the costs associated with coming to Humber and explore resources available from first year to your final year on Student Fees and Financial Resources.

Scholarships

Humber Scholarships

Find out more about scholarships and bursaries that you may be eligible for, visit Student Scholarships. International students can visit International Student Scholarships.

Humber Bursaries

Bursaries are available for Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs primarily based on financial need, visit Humber Bursaries.

External Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Find out more information about external scholarships and bursaries, visit External Awards.

Indigenous Student Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Humber offers a variety of bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students, visit Indigenous Student Awards.

Professional Accounting Practice

Program Overview

Courses

Work-Integrated Learning

Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) at Humber

Work-Integrated Learning

Field Experience

Professional Practicum

Co-operative Education

Optional Co-operative Education

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