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Accounting (Graduate Diploma)

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The Lazaridis School of Business and Economics’ Graduate Diploma in Accounting builds upon your undergraduate accounting program and provides a structured and comprehensive path for those working toward the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.

This 12-week program, offered every summer and fall, enhances your knowledge of the technical and enabling competencies required by CPAs (such as financial reporting, tax, auditing, professionalism and problem solving), and prepares you to complete the Common Final Examination (CFE). Upon completion of the program, you will enter the  (PEP) at Capstone 1, thereby bypassing the first four modules of the PEP.

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Program Highlights

  • This program is designed to be completed in one term, full-time. Students who have finished their undergraduate degree will complete this program in order to prepare for the CPA examinations (the CFE).
  • This program, designed to facilitate CPA preparation, will provide you with advanced and integrated knowledge in financial accounting, management accounting, auditing and taxation.
  • You'll gain technical and practical skills that will benefit your future career advancement.
  • All of the program's courses are designed to address the competencies outlined in the CPA Competency Map.

Program Details

Curriculum

The Graduate Diploma in Accounting program consists of five courses and has been specifically designed to build upon undergraduate courses to ensure comprehensive coverage of the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) competency map. Integrated within the graduate courses is coverage of the CPA Way.

Upon completion of these five courses and the required courses from your undergraduate program in accounting, you'll enter the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) at Capstone 1, thereby bypassing the first four modules of the PEP. These courses have been designed to help you further develop the technical and enabling skills required to complete the Common Final Examination (CFE) and become a CPA.

In order to successfully complete the program and gain advanced standing in the first four modules of the CPA PEP, you must attain a minimum grade of 70% in each of the five graduate diploma courses.

Set Yourself Apart

The best place to start your path to the CPA designation is in 51成人福利网’s Graduate Diploma in Accounting program, and here is why:

  • The program is accredited by Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario) and enables you to obtain advanced standing in the first four modules of the CPA PEP. Successful students will be qualified to take any combination of paths for the CFE (financial accounting, management accounting, audit and assurance or taxation).
  • Benefit from university-based instruction by outstanding faculty who have CPA designations and experience session leading and facilitating for CPA Ontario.
  • Leverage the strengths of the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics and 51成人福利网’s longstanding commitment to high-quality accounting education.
  • Complete a substantial proportion of the PEP modules before you begin full-time employment, alleviating the stress of studying while working.
  • Face-to-face instruction for the full term, ensuring that you understand the material as you go – with help just a hand raise away. You are also able to take advantage of office hours or connect with instructors anytime throughout the term.

Courses

The graduate diploma courses are designed and delivered by a combination of research faculty and experienced industry professionals.

Instructors and course developers are professional accountants with CPA designations, with strong ties with CPA Ontario including both sessions leading and facilitating CPA PEP modules including Capstone 1 and 2.

Let's Talk About Your Future

We understand that pursuing further education is a big decision. We’re here to help you work through your options to choose the program that is right for you. 

External Candidates

Any interested external candidates are welcome to email us at lazaridisgradprograms@wlu.ca for further assistance. Additionally, everyone is encouraged to register for an information session to learn more about the program.

51成人福利网 Candidates

For any 51成人福利网 candidates interested in the program, we provide on-demand one-on-one pre-application consultations.

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Carolyn MacTavish

“The Graduate Diploma in Accounting at the Lazaridis School is your pathway to advancing your accounting career. With small class sizes and experienced professors, we provide the skills and knowledge you need to excel on the Common Final Exam and build a strong foundation for long-term success.”

Carolyn MacTavish

Admissions

Take the first step in your graduate education and apply to one of our graduate programs. Follow our three-step admission process — we’ll walk you through how to apply and prepare for your first day as a graduate student.

Application Information

  • Start: Fall and Spring
  • Format: Full-time (12 weeks)
    • The application portal for both the Fall and Spring intake opens on October 1st of each year.
  • Application deadlines:
    • Spring intake: March 15
    • Fall intake: June 30

Your Next Steps

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Questions? Email LazaridisGradPrograms@wlu.ca

Waterloo Campus

This program is available on 51成人福利网's Waterloo campus.

51成人福利网's Waterloo campus is home to more than 19,000 graduate and undergraduate students. Tucked into several city blocks, this campus is walking distance to your classrooms, food, and various campus amenities.

51成人福利网 is a leading force in research among Canadian universities, and many of our research centres and institutes are housed in Waterloo.

Learn more about 51成人福利网's campuses.

Tuition and Funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees for each school year are set in the spring and come into effect the fall term of each year. 51成人福利网 reserves the right to modify any part of this program. Fees are approved by the Board of Governors and are subject to change without notice.

Visit our for up-to-date information about tuition and

Regardless of the type of graduate degree program you intend to pursue, financial planning is important. At 51成人福利网, our supports provide information about possible scholarship and funding opportunities and skills to manage your finances effectively in the years to come.

Students with offers of employment from accounting firms or approved training offices should inquire with their employer about potential tuition subsidies.

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Careers

The Graduate Diploma in Accounting prepares students for careers as Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs) working with CPA firms, public and private companies and government through development of excellent accounting, audit and tax related skills. The program brings together managerial accounting, financial accounting, taxation and auditing.

Your Path to Post-Degree Success

is 51成人福利网's professional skills development training program for graduate students. The program helps you craft an individualized, extracurricular learning plan tailored to your professional journey and entry to the workplace.

Contact Us

Carolyn MacTavish
Academic Director

Brenda Burns
Graduate Program Recruiter

Victoria MacKenzie
Graduate Program Recruiter

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