- Durham College offers a program of Diploma in Accounting – Business with a duration of 2 years (4 semesters).
- The program is full-time and delivered on-campus.
- The program is course-based.
- Students are required to carry their laptops for this program.
- Durham College offers more than 450 pathway opportunities where students can earn both a diploma and a degree.
- Students will also have the opportunity to earn Microsoft Office Specialist certifications.
- After completing one year of business study students can graduate with a certificate in Business Fundamentals.
- Major components of the program are:
- Business Mathematics
- Computerized Accounting and Excel
- Communication
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Personal Taxation\
- Record financial transactions in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for sole proprietorships, partnerships, private enterprises, publicly accountable enterprises, and non-profit organizations
- Prepare and present financial statements, reports, and other documents in compliance with Canadian GAAP for sole proprietorship, partnerships, and private enterprises
- Contribute to recurring decision-making by applying fundamental management accounting concepts
- Prepare individuals' income tax returns and basic tax planning in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
- Analyze organizational structures, the interdependence of functional areas, and the impact those relationships can have on financial performance
- Analyze, within a Canadian content, the impact of economic variables, legislation, ethics, technological advances, and the environment on an organization's operations
- Outline the elements of an organization's internal control system and risk management
- Contribute to recurring decision-making by applying fundamental financial management concepts
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be equipped to:
