Program Information

Accounting

DIPLOMA


Applications closed to International Applicants for both Online Asynchronous and Online Synchronous.

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LOCATION/DELIVERY MODES & DATES
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Corner Brook - On Campus delivery - September 2025
Grand Falls-Windsor - On Campus delivery - September 2025
Online - Asynchronous delivery - September 2025
Online - Synchronous delivery - September 2025

Overview


LOCATION/DELIVERY MODES & START DATES
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Corner Brook - On Campus delivery - September 2025
Grand Falls-Windsor - On Campus delivery - September 2025
Online - Asynchronous delivery - September 2025
Online - Synchronous delivery - September 2025

A meticulous art.
 
A highly functioning business counts on critical financial fundamentals that accounting brings to the table. More than number crunching, accounting is a data-driven, strategic, and ultimately impactful, practice for success, whether that be in local or global markets. Preparation is key, with planning and administering of accounting systems, reporting of financial information, examination of records, analysis of statements and more.
 
This two-year Accounting program has the goods to help you develop multiple skills in the field of general financial accounting. You will focus on developing critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the addition of learning to interpret complex information and develop comprehensive reports that are typically presented to management. You will leave here with a learning portfolio, prepared to launch into your career or continue your educational plans.
 
If you have natural proficiency and a love for numbers and are excited about the concept of keeping a business or organization at peak operational efficiency, this field is an excellent choice for you. 
 
This is a career to count on.
 
 
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • A six-week work exposure to hone your skills
  • Training for diverse career opportunities
  • Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
  • Transfer credits to institutions such as Memorial University of Newfoundland (Grenfell), Athabasca University, Plymouth University and University of New Brunswick (Saint John)
DID YOU KNOW?
  • Canada’s accounting sector is relatively more open to foreign service providers than the average of the 48 countries evaluated in the Services Trade Restrictiveness Index.1
  • According to Statistics Canada, the operating revenue of the accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services industry in Canada increased by 5.2% to $21.4 billion in 2019.
  • Canada is the second largest destination market for U.S. accounting services exports and the fourth largest source of imports of accounting services to the United States.2
  • In 2020, accounting services exports to Canada represented 9.9% of total U.S. accounting services exports and 7.1% of total U.S. accounting services imports. 
OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to: 
  1. Apply fundamental principles of accounting to various types of financial transactions and situations including a broad understanding of international accounting standards and practices
  2. Demonstrate proficiency in financial reporting that includes the preparation and analysis of financial statements for a range of businesses and organizations using both manual and computerized accounting systems
  3. Use a variety of software applications and tools, including accounting software, and spreadsheet programs to assist in preparing and analyzing financial statements
  4. Develop financial and budgetary plans based on varying business objectives, changing business environments, and underlying business assumptions including a solid understanding of income tax, payroll tax, and sales tax
  5. Make responsible and ethical accounting decisions that align with organizational values and effectively communicate to various stakeholders using both oral and written communications methods
  6. Exhibit the application of employability skills defined by the Conference Board of Canada to facilitate successful entry into the workplace and work collaboratively with team members from diverse backgrounds and skill sets to achieve common goals
ACCREDITATION
Accounting is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) in all campus locations. ACBSP is the leading specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence. 
REFERENCES

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Admission Requirements


Eligibility for admission to Accounting program requires the applicant to meet one of the following academic criteria:
 
1.  High School
Provincial High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% overall average in the following (or equivalent):
i. English 3201 or English 3202 (60% minimum)
Note: Effective 2026-2027 Academic Year intake applicants will need to have completed English 3201
ii. Mathematics (4 credits) chosen from:
Advanced:  2200, 3200 (50% minimum in each course)
Academic:  2201 (50% minimum), 3201 (60% minimum)
iii. Five credits at the 3000 Level
2.  College Transition (prior to 2024, students would have completed Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition)
College Transition Certificate with the following courses:
i. Math Fundamentals: MA1040, MA1041
3.  Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with Business-Related College Profile including the following courses (or equivalent):
i. English 3101A, 3101B, 3101C or 3102A, 3102B, 3102C
ii. Mathematics 1101A, 1101B, 1101C, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
Applicants with Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with a different Profile may be eligible for admission to the program provided the appropriate selection of courses including those outlined above have been completed.
4.  Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, must be 19 years at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.

International Students – Admission Requirements and Information
1. High School
i. Proof of senior high school/secondary school Diploma/Certificate with equivalent minimum grades for the required high school courses listed above.
ii. India applicants only – Proof of senior high school/secondary school Diploma/Certificate with an equivalent Grade 10 Mathematics (50% min.) and Business/Commerce Stream.
2. English Proficiency
All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into our regular programs; for more information regarding the College’s English language proficiency requirements please refer to AC-102-PR, Admission Procedures, Section 5.2 English Proficiency.
 

Courses


CODE TITLE Hrs/wk
Semester 1   Cr Le La
AC1260 Financial Accounting I 5 4 3
CM1240 Business Communications I 3 3 1
HN1230 Human Resource Management I 3 3 1
FN1140 Introduction to Finance 3 3 1
MC1260 Integrated Software Applications 3 2 2
MR1100 Marketing I 4 4 0
         
Semester 2   Cr Le La
AC2260 Financial Accounting II 5 4 3
CM1241 Business Communications II 3 3 1
HN1240 Human Resource Management II 3 3 1
LW1230 Business Law 3 3 0
MR2100 Marketing II 4 4 0
MC1242 Spreadsheet Essentials 3 2 3
         
Semester 3 Intersession Cr Le La
AC2230 Computerized Accounting I 3 2 3
CM2200 Oral Communications 2 2 0
The Course and Lab hours per week are based on a 15 week semester. In intersession, the Course and Lab hours will be adjusted to reflect the shorter semester length. Refer to course outline.
         
Semester 4   Cr Le La
AC2220 Intermediate Financial Accounting I 5 3 5
AC3270 Payroll and Commodity Taxes 4 3 2
AC2250 Managerial Accounting I 4 4 1
CM2300 Report Writing 2 2 0
EC1110 Microeconomics 4 4 0
MA1670 Statistics 4 4 1
         
Semester 5   Cr Le La
AC1350 Income Tax 4 3 2
AC3220 Intermediate Financial Accounting II 5 3 5
AC3250 Managerial Accounting II 4 4 1
AC2365 Principles of Internal Auditing 3 2 2
EP2150 Entrepreneurship 3 3 0
SD2200 Work Exposure Orientation 0 1 1
         
Semester 6   Cr Le La
OJ1580 Work Exposure - Accounting 0 0 6 wks

Careers & Pathways


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of this program may obtain employment in a variety of marketing areas such as
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Project team lead
  • Finance Associate
  • Financial Clerk
  • Treasury Clerk
  • Payroll Clerk

PROGRAM TRANSFERABILITY
The Accounting program offers exit points after Year 1 and Year 2. 
  • Students can graduate at the end of Year 1 with a Business Administration Certificate.
  • Students graduate at the end of Year 2 with a Accounting Diploma.

FURTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES 
Graduates of the Accounting program may have the opportunity to transfer credits to institutions/associations such as:
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland, Grenfell Campus
  • Athabasca University, Alberta
  • Plymouth University, UK
  • University of New Brunswick, Saint John Campus
 
Graduates may also wish to further their studies to achieve professional designations with:
  • Canadian Institute of Financial Planning
  • The Payroll Association of Canada
  • Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA)
 



Tuition & Fees


Canadian Students

The confirmation fee is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance. It is required in order to hold your seat in the program.

Base Fees

Mandatory Fees

  • Application Fee - $30.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
    Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee for each application to the College.
  • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
    Student must pay a non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
  • Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
  • Technology Fee (per semester) - $79.00
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Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Business & Information Technology (per semester) - $1,047.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Business & Information Technology (per semester) - $499.00
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Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $305.00

Regulations

Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

  1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
  2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
  3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
  4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
  5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
  6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
  7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
  8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).

 

International Students

A fee, which is applied toward program tuition and compulsory fees and includes a deposit fee, is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance.

Base Fees

Mandatory Fees

  • Application Fee - $100.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
    Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee for each application to the College.
  • The following fees are due during confirmation of acceptance to each program at the college:
    • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
      Student must pay a non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
    • Deposit fee - First semester tuition of which $1500 is non-refundable
  • Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
  • Technology Fee (per semester) - $79.00
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Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Business & Information Technology (per semester) - $4,270.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Business & Information Technology (per semester) - $2,136.00
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Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $1,046.00
Exceptions:
  • Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $337.00
  • Commercial Driver (per week) - $337.00
  • All other Trade programs (per week) - $298.00

Estimated Program Costs

The document below is meant to highlight estimated program costs for the intake of 2024-2025. The estimates apply only to International Student. All costs shown are subject to change without notice.

Estimated Program Costs for International Students (2024-2025) 


Making Payments

Application fee:
If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card when completing and submitting your application to College of the North Atlantic.

For all other tuition payments:
College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition. With PayMyTuition, you can pay your tuition payments from any bank, in any country in any currency at better than bank exchange rates. PayMyTuition is fast, simple, and cost effective.
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Regulations

Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

  1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
  2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
  3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
  4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
  5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
  6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
  7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
  8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).



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