Accounting & Finance (Advanced Certificate)

Total Credits:	60+
Credential:	Advanced Certificate in Accounting & Finance
Program Code:	AF.ACERT
CIP:	52.0304

Overview

The Advanced Certificate in Accounting and Finance is a nationally recognized certificate for those seeking a challenging and rewarding career in accounting and finance at an entry or intermediate level, with opportunity for further study at the degree and professional designation level. You will learn to apply the technical accounting and software skills that employers value in this competitive job market.

Admissions

One of:

C in English 12
C in English 12 Camosun Alternative

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the learner will be able to

Prepare financial information to support management decision-making
Prepare financial statements and related disclosures for organizations with low to medium levels of complexity and a low level of uncertainty
Help prepare more complex financial statements
Support the development and maintenance of the organization’s management control and risk management systems
Calculate and report on financial and non-financial performance measures
Monitor and recommend improvements to accounting procedures, accounting information systems and internal controls
Monitor cash flow and cash flow requirements to assist with effective business management
Prepare budgets and forecasts for review by senior management
Prepare information for external auditors
Support the auditor in planning and executing the audit with documentation and research
Help prepare tax filings, provisions, reports and disclosures and comply with remittance requirements

Curriculum

All of:

ACCT 110 - Financial Accounting 1 Credits: 3
ACCT 111 - Financial Accounting 2 Credits: 3
ACCT 210 - Financial Accounting 3 Credits: 3
ACCT 211 - Financial Accounting 4 Credits: 3
ACCT 220 - Management Cost Accounting 1 Credits: 3
ACCT 250 - Professional Acct. Software Credits: 3
ACCT 310 - Financial Accounting 5 Credits: 3
ACCT 320 - Management Cost Accounting 2 Credits: 3
ACCT 330 - Government & NPO Accounting Credits: 3
ACCT 380 - Auditing 1 Credits: 3
ACCT 390 - Advanced Auditing Credits: 3
ACCT 480 - Applied Professional Practice Credits: 3
BUS 241 - Management Information Systems Credits: 3
BUS 276 - Business Law Credits: 3
FIN 110 - Fundamentals of Finance Credits: 3
FIN 210 - Corporate Finance Credits: 3
PHIL 330 - Ethics in Business Credits: 3

One of:

ACCT 240 - Taxation 1 Credits: 3
ACCT 470 - Income Tax 1 - Credits: 3*

One of:

ACCT 375 - Taxation 2 Credits: 3
ACCT 471 - Income Tax 2 - Credits: 3*

One of:

ENGL 151 - Academic Writing Strategies Credits: 3
ENGL 161 - Literary Genres Credits: 3
ENGL 163 - Intro to Literary Traditions Credits: 3
ENGL 164 - Indigenous Literature Credits: 3

Note:

* ACCT 470 & ACCT 471 have been cancelled effective Summer 2019

Optional Program Credential Designation

Internship

All of:

BUS 102 - Internship Work Experience 1 Credits: 6
CDEV WPS - Workplace Preparation Skills Credits: 0

Program Participation Requirements

Many first year Business courses require Math as a prerequisite (e.g. “C” in Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Math 11, MATH 073 , MATH 077 , MATH 137, or “C+” in MATH 072 , MATH 075 , or MATH 135). Students may enter this program without Math but please note, students must complete one of the Math courses as listed above or successfully complete Camosun’s Math assessment in or before their first semester of study.