Bachelors in Accounts & Finance in Canada

Accounting is the art of measuring, communicating, and interpreting financial activity, and is sometimes referred to as "the language of business." It involves interacting with numbers and people to determine the financial health of an organization. 

Open doors to a career in the financial sector, one of the fastest-growing industries in Canada. Learn how to evaluate investments, gain important knowledge required to start your own business, or work in government sectors or as an investor.

Begin with foundational studies of microeconomics and macroeconomics and take specialized courses in financial accounting, financial management, applied business computing and managerial economics. 

Explore the financial management issues of chartered banks, insurance and trust companies, mortgage and loan companies, pension funds and investment firms. 

Evaluate profitability and learn how to value real investments such as capital projects, as well as financial securities including stocks, bonds, options and futures.
 

Accounting is the practice of gathering, analyzing, and communicating financial information, and is a crucial aspect of every business and organization. Anyone who wants to be successful in business must have a strong understanding of “the numbers", so whether you are interested in accounting specifically, or financial management in general, you should consider the Accounting major.

Outstanding accountants keep businesses ahead of the curve: solving problems, building sound financial strategies and ensuring good fiscal health. If you’re a high achiever with an appetite for continuous learning, consider us. You’ll join a program with a reputation for graduates who achieve excellent results at national professional accounting examinations.

By entering into a BComm with a Major in Accountancy, you build skills for good business practice, like:

• Complex problem solving
• Strategic and critical thinking
• Accounting and budgeting skills
• Quantitative skills
• How to prepare, read and analyze financial statements
• Understanding the tax system and tax planning
• Auditing theory and practice

This program combines theoretical and practical learning to prepare for a successful career in accounting and finance. You’ll start with two years of common study and earn the necessary credits to start on the path toward a chosen professional designation. Accounting students study financial reporting, auditing, taxation and performance measurement while Finance students learn about risk management, investments, corporate financial analysis and financial planning. Distinctive learning opportunities include networking events, case competitions, an optional co-op program and the Bloomberg Lab with 12 interactive financial information terminals.