Business - Accounting - 316 - 356
OSAP Eligible
Overview
Program Highlights
- Prime employment opportunities include service with accounting firms and industry, in the cost and financial accounting areas of business.
- Practical hands-on experience is gained through cooperative work experience conducted whenever possible under actual field conditions, assisted by working professionals.
- Graduates are well-prepared to serve in a wide range of responsible positions up to and including mid-management levels in business and industry.
- Option to transfer into the third year of the Business Administration - Accounting Advanced Diploma upon graduation.
- The program offers transferability options to degree granting institutions where students can work toward their Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
- Learn from faculty with professional designations including members of the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Ontario who bring their real-life experiences to the classroom.
What you'll learn
- The two-year Accounting program is structured to give the student both theoretical training and practical experience in accounting procedures and systems to prepare students for careers in accounting.
- The goal is to provide the student with a working insight into the role of accounting as an information system for planning and controlling business operations.
- Program curriculum offers specialization in the field of accounting.
Program Length
2 academic years (periods of 8 months), plus optional co-op
Fast Track - allows students to complete a two-year Diploma program in 4 semesters. Students will start in January and be in school for four semesters: Winter, Spring/Summer, Fall, and Winter. Students will not be off during the summer.
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Admission
Admission
Domestic and International student admission requirements
- OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
- Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
- Grade 11 Mathematics, C, M or U level or equivalent (M or U level recommended)
Options are available for mature applicants.
Language Requirements for Applicants with English as a Second Language
- See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
- Successful completion of the GAS-English for Academic Purposes (478 or 278) program
- TOEFL minimum score of 550 (80 Internet based)
- or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5
- More information about acceptable certificates, can be found on the International Admission Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English.
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Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
2023 - 2024 Domestic Tuition and Fees
| Description | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Ancillary Fees | $864.60 | $758.46 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | $466.81 |
| Compulsory Program Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Domestic Tuition | $1,354.04 | $1,354.04 |
| Total Domestic Charges Per Semester without Co-op |
$2,218.64 | $2,112.50 |
| Total Domestic Charges Per Semester with Co-op |
$2,218.64 | $2,579.31 |
| Total 1st Year Fees (Non Co-op) | $4,331.14 | |
| Total 1st Year Fees (Co-op) | $4,797.95 | |
Above fees based on full-time September program start date. Contact Student Services to confirm fees for other start dates or semesters.
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2023 - 2024 International Tuition and Fees
| Description | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee | $8,355.00 | $8,355.00 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | $466.81 |
| Program Compulsory Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| International Tax Recovery | $450.00 | $375.00 |
| Total International Charges Per Semester without Co-op |
$8,805.00 | $8,730.00 |
| Total International Charges Per Semester with Co-op |
$8,805.00 | $9,196.81 |
| Total 1st Year Fees (Non Co-op) | $17,535.00 | |
| Total 1st Year Fees (Co-op) | $18,001.81 | |
If you pay by wire transfer, please note your bank might charge you a fee to transfer money. Make sure your transfer includes the Mohawk payment and the wire transfer fee. This applies to each wire transfer payment you make.
- Full Cost Breakdown
- Explore payment options
- Book costs for your program can be found through the Campus Store
Additional Information
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
When it comes to paying for your education, investing in your future can be more affordable than you think. A Mohawk education is one of the most cost-effective means of acquiring the skills and knowledge you need to have a prosperous and rewarding career.
As you start on your chosen career path, it's important to have a realistic set of expectations regarding the expenses associated with attending college. In addition to your tuition fees, you will also need to budget for books, supplies, housing, and other related living expenses. You may be able to supplement your income and savings with scholarships, bursaries, or loans. It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.
Available Financial Assistance Resources:
OSAP Eligible. Learn about Ontario Student Assistance Program - OSAP (domestic students only)- Working on Campus
- Additional Sources of Funding
- Financial Assistance Home Page
Apply for Awards:
By submitting a Scholarships and Bursaries Application every semester, students have access to over $3 million in Mohawk College scholarships, bursaries and Ministry-partnered funding to help meet their financial needs.
Financial Literacy and Money Coaching:
Whether saving for school, sticking to a budget, or planning for a major purchase, financial literacy affects us all. That's why Mo' Money is committed to helping our students improve their money skills and become more confident with their money.
- One-on-One Money Counselling
- Complete the free online Money Matters Module to earn Co-Curricular Credit!
- Financial Resources and Calculators
- Events and Workshops
Program of Studies
Course Overview & Descriptions
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Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
How you’ll gain skills
- Gain valuable experience during co-op work terms.
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Test and apply course concepts through current software in our computer labs
This co-op program has been accredited by CEWIL Canada. This represents the highest standard of achievement for co-op programs in Canada.
To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning.
Co-op Format (Fall Intake)
| September to December | January to April | May to August |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Vacation |
| Semester 3 | Work Term 1 (Co-op) | Work Term 2 (Co-op) |
| Work Term 3 (Co-op) | Semester 4 |
Co-op Format (Winter Intake)
| January to April | May to August | September to December |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 |
| Work Term 1 (Co-op) | Work Term 2 (Co-op) | Work Term 3 (Co-op) |
| Semester 4 |
Learn more about Business - Accounting
Co-op Delivery and Fees
This program has an optional co-op, as part of the program of study. The annual co-op fee structure can be found on the Tuition and Fees page.
For questions, please contact the Co-op Specialist listed at the bottom of the webpage.
Driver’s License and Vehicle
Please note that some co-op positions for this program require that students have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle. The license requirement (G class, G2 class) varies by position. Some co-op positions may require students to commute.
Work Term Capabilities
(Capabilities do not reflect individual work experiences and exposures.)
- Accounts receivable/collections
- Accounts payable/payments
- Bank reconciliation
- Job cost recording
- Process cost reporting
- Maintain perpetual inventory records
- Maintain petty cash book
- Maintain all special journals
- Maintain subledgers (A/R, A/P, fixed assets, investments)
- Personal tax preparation
- Financial statement preparation and analysis
- Budget preparation
- Computerized and manual bookkeeping
- Variance analysis
- Cost behaviour analysis
- Account analysis
- Payroll
- Cash budgeting
Microcomputer Knowledge
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Simply Accounting
| Co-op Pay Range | Co-op Pay Average |
|---|---|
| Range: $15.50 - $25.00 | Average: $19.00 |
For further information, please contact:
Jaime Harris, Co-op Specialist
Phone: 905-575-2164
Email: jaime.harris [at] mohawkcollege.ca (subject: Business-Accounting%20Co-op%20Inquiry) (Jaime Harris)
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.
- Review the program learning outcomes for Business - Accounting (316)
- Review the program learning outcomes for Business - Accounting (356) - co-op
In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Your future career options
- Controller, Accountant, Cost Accountant and Payroll Accountant
- Accounting and Related Clerk
- Accounting Assistant, Technician and Junior Staff Accountant
- Junior Financial Analyst and Financial Cost Analyst
- Office Administrator
- Senior Management Position for graduates pursuing a professional accounting designation
- Audit Associate
Where you could work includes:
- Small to Large Businesses and Manufacturing Companies
- Government and Public Service
- Public Practice
Educational Pathways
Educational Pathways
Pathways beyond Mohawk
Earn a degree:
- Athabasca University - Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations, Bachelor of Management
- Brock University - Bachelor of Accounting
- Davenport University - Bachelor of Business Administration
- Fanshawe College - Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
- Griffith University - Bachelor of Commerce
- Robert Gordon University - BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
See ontransfer.ca for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.
Search the Mohawk Transfer Database for opportunities outside of Ontario.
Earn a certification:
Students can obtain transfer credits towards the AFOA Indigenous Financial Management Certificate. This is the first step towards the CAFM, Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager Designation. Learn more information about the AFOA Indigenous Financial Management Certificate.
Pathways to Mohawk
We offer a diverse range of programs to further your studies within Mohawk following completion of this program. If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk. *
Pathways within Mohawk
If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program. *
- Business - Financial Services
- Business (General)
- Business - Marketing
- Insurance
- Business Administration
- Business Administration - Accounting
- Business Administration - Human Resources
- Business Administration - Marketing
- Business Administration - Accounting (Enter Semester 5)
- Analytics for Business Decision Making
- Business Analysis
- Global Business Management (International Only)
- International Business Management
- Supply Chain Management
This Pathways map shows how the identified program can lead to future program choices within Mohawk.
Faculty
Program Coordinator
Monica Gallagher
Faculty
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Brazil: 0800-022-7408
Philippines: 180011102544
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*Not all programs are international eligible. Please see our programs available for international students.
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