Accounting (Post-Degree Diploma)
Curriculum Guideline
Effective Date:
Program code
PDACCT
Discontinued
No
Program
Faculty
Commerce & Business Administration
Department
Accounting
Credential type
Post-Degree Diploma
Transcript title
Accounting Post-Degree Diploma
Date of first offering
Start term
202120
End term
Not Specified
Credential
Post-Degree Diploma in Accounting
Length of program
One year
Credits
30.00
Admissions requirements
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- General College Admission Requirements
- Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in the field of Commerce and Business Administration from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada or an equivalent credential from an approved institution of a different country. Any applicant who earned their credential in a language other than English must meet the Douglas College English language proficiency requirement.
- Applicants must have completed the following courses with a minimum grade of "C" in each (or equivalent):
Curriculum framework
Graduation Requirements:
- Successful completion of 30 credits
- 50% (15 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- 50% (15 credits) of all upper level credits must be completed at Douglas College
- A minimum program GPA of 2.00 is required
- Courses used towards a previously received credential can be used to meet program requirements, but additional courses will need to be taken to replace these credits. Please contact the program co-ordinator for approval of substitutions.
- Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: four (4) years
Course Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
| ACCT 3310 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3.00 |
| ACCT 3410 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3.00 |
| ACCT 3420 | Intermediate Managerial Accounting | 3.00 |
| ACCT 3370 | Income Tax I | 3.00 |
| ACCT 3470 | Income Tax II | 3.00 |
| ACCT 3880 | Data Analytics for Managers | 3.00 |
| ACCT 4510 | Advanced Financial Accounting | 3.00 |
| ACCT 4750 | Auditing | 3.00 |
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|
Business Strategy and Competitive Analysis |
3.00 |
|
Advanced Management Accounting |
3.00 | |
| Total Credits | 30.00 |