Accounting
The CPA designation - one of Canada's most stable and versatile professional credentials.
Accounting programs prepare students for the CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation through courses in financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation, and business law. Waterloo's Accounting & Financial Management (AFM) program is Canada's most prestigious undergraduate accounting program.
Admission Average
low to mid 90s at Waterloo AFM; high 80s at most programs (Tier 3 (<85%))
Typical High School Prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors (at Waterloo AFM)
- One additional U/M course
Skills You'll Build
- Financial Reporting
- Auditing & Assurance
- Taxation Fundamentals
- Analytical Precision
- Professional Ethics
Program Facts
- Typical length: 4 years
- Co-op available: Yes
- Graduate school: Not typically required
- Demand outlook: Stable Growth
Top Universities
- University of Waterloo – Waterloo, ON
- Queen's University – Kingston, ON
- McMaster University – Hamilton, ON
- University of Toronto – Toronto, ON
- Simon Fraser University – Burnaby, BC
Careers This Major Leads To
- Accountant / CPA – Entry $60,000
- Financial Analyst / CFA – Entry $65,000