BCom (Hons) in Accounting, University of Ottawa

This program is highly recommended for students aiming to build a solid foundation in accounting, with options to specialise and meet professional certification requirements like the CPA. The availability of co-op education and French immersion streams further enhances the learning experience and career readiness, making it a versatile choice for aspiring accountants.

Students interested in accounting can choose an option that allows them to take all necessary courses required for Ontario's Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or opt for a more general accounting stream. To transfer from the accounting option to the specialization, a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 6.0 is required.

The program requires completing 63 units of core courses, including introductory, financial, managerial, and strategic courses. For accounting specialization, students must complete an additional 18 units in intermediate and advanced accounting topics, taxation, auditing, and related areas. Electives can be chosen from various options such as business analytics, technology management, entrepreneurship, finance, healthcare analytics, HR management, international management, management, or marketing, totaling up to 39 units.

While not explicitly detailed, this program prepares students for careers in accounting, auditing, taxation, and related fields. The courses aimed at CPA qualification suggest pathways toward becoming certified professional accountants and roles in financial management, consulting, or corporate finance.