- Concordia University offers a BCom in Accountancy program with a duration of 4 years (8 semesters).
- This course is offered on a full-time basis and part-time studies are not available for this program.
- This program is provided both on-campus and off-campus.
- A BCom degree takes a minimum of three or four years (90 - 120 credits) of full-time study, depending on the student’s academic background.
- The Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting prepares the students for many careers in the challenging world of accounting and finance and is an excellent foundation for work in any area of business.
- By entering into a BCom with a major in Accountancy, one 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
- The co-op program gives the chance to complete paid work terms that last 12 to 16 weeks.
- As a co-op, work terms students might:
- Handle personal and corporate tax files
- Conduct audits and performs inventory counts
- Do bank reconciliations
- Participate in cost-accounting dossiers
- The faculty and student ratio for this program is 1:16.
- The average salary goes up to 54,000 USD after completing this program.