Location/Delivery Modes & Dates
- Prince Philip Drive - On Campus - September 2026
Strength in numbers.
The global economy counts on critical skills that accountants hold, as they are at the forefront of socioeconomic change. With a keen eye on best practices, and an affinity for numbers and regulation, those in the accounting field are managing information to make the most effective business decisions for their organization.
Our three-year Accounting and Financial Management diploma is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage vital financial information and ensure that organizations run smoothly while complying with financial regulations. With a wide range of topics including financial accounting, managerial accounting, principles of auditing, taxation, and business finance, you’ll engage in a combination of theoretical learning and practical experience.
A work exposure will give you the opportunity to gain real-world experience for a variety of roles, increasing your value as an accounting clerk, bookkeeper, tax preparer, auditor, or financial analyst.
If you are interested in pursuing a lucrative and reputable career, this comprehensive and practical diploma has absolute value for you.
It pays to be accountable.
- A six-week work placement to hone your skills
- Training for diverse career opportunities
- Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
- Accredited under the National Committee for Management Accreditation (NCMA) Professional Accreditation
- Transfer credits to institutions such as with Memorial University of Newfoundland (Grenfell), Athabasca University, Cape Breton University, Northwood University, Okanagan College, Plymouth University, and the University of New Brunswick (Saint John)
- According to recent compensation data, accounting and finance professionals in Canada can see significant salary growth over time—with entry-level CPAs typically earning $50,000–$65,000, rising to $100,000–$140,000 within 5–10 years, and median compensation reaching as high as $154,000 in 2024 for experienced professionals. [1] [2]
- Graduates of accounting and financial management programs in Canada are entering a strong job market—employment in business, finance and administration occupations is projected by Government of Canada Job Bank to grow steadily through the late 2020s, with many accounting-related roles offering above-average employment prospects and opportunities for advancement, especially for those pursuing professional designations like the CPA. [3]
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Apply fundamental principles of accounting to various types of financial transactions and situations including a broad understanding of international accounting standards and practices
- 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
- Use a variety of software applications and tools, including accounting software, and spreadsheet programs to assist in preparing and analyzing financial statements
- 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
- Make responsible and ethical accounting decisions that align with organizational values and effectively communicate to various stakeholders using both oral and written communications methods
- 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
- Integrate business concepts for effective business planning and strategic management in a professional accounting environment using effective professional, time management, organization, teamwork, and leadership skills
- Analyze complex financial data, identify problems, and propose solutions using sound accounting principles and practices
Accounting and Financial Management 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.
Accounting and Financial Management is accredited under the NCMA Professional Accreditation, which recognizes alignment with the academic requirements established in the Chartered Management Program (CMP). NCMA Professional Accreditation is a distinguished standard that supports, validates, and promotes excellence in management education and professional readiness.
[1] https://www.cbj.ca/cpa-compensation-hits-record-high-outpaces-inflation/
[2] https://ca.talent.com/salary?job=CPA
- Graduates of College of the North Atlantic's Accounting and Financial Management diploma program may transfer up to 60 credits towards Athabasca University's Bachelor of Commerce (Post Diploma), Bachelor of Commerce with Major (Post Diploma), Bachelor of Management (Post Diploma), or Bachelor of Human Resources Labour Relations (Post Diploma) programs.
- Graduates of College of the North Atlantic's Accounting and Financial Management diploma program, with a minimum GPA of 3.00/4.33 (B Grade), may transfer into the third year of Royal Roads University's Bachelor of Business Administration in Innovation and Sustainability degree program.
- Graduates of College of the North Atlantic's Accounting and Financial Management diploma program, with a minimum GPA of 3.00/4.33 (B Grade), may transfer into the third year of Royal Roads University's Bachelor of Commerce in Entreprenurial Management degree program.
CNA Graduates from this area - 5 year trending
Eligibility for admission to Accounting and Financial Management 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
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. English (minimum 60%): CM1060, CM1061
ii. Math (minimum 60%): 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 |
| |
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|
|
| 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 |
| |
|
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|
|
| 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. |
| |
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|
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| 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 |
Workplace Ready |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| Semester 6 |
Intersession II |
Cr |
Le |
La |
| OJ1580 |
Work Experience - Accounting |
0 |
0 |
6 wks |
| |
|
|
|
|
| Semester 7 |
|
Cr |
Le |
La |
| AC2375 |
Principles of External Auditing |
4 |
3 |
3 |
| EP2250 |
Market Feasibility |
4 |
3 |
2 |
| FN2110 |
Business Finance |
4 |
4 |
1 |
| MN2600 |
Strategic Management |
3 |
2 |
2 |
| PS2340 |
Organizational Behaviour |
4 |
4 |
0 |
| Option Course (minimum 3 credits, selected from list below) |
3 |
3 |
0 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| Semester 8 |
|
Cr |
Le |
La |
| FN2111 |
Business Finance II |
4 |
4 |
1 |
| EC1210 |
Macroeconomics |
4 |
4 |
0 |
| EP2200 |
Business Planning |
4 |
2 |
5 |
| MA3700 |
Production and Operations Management |
4 |
4 |
1 |
| Option Course (minimum 3 credits, selected from list below) |
3 |
3 |
0 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| Options will be selected from the following list by each campus after consultation with the students and/or local industry. Please note that all courses may not be available at each campus. |
| |
|
|
|
|
| Option Courses |
|
Cr |
Le |
La |
| AC2540 |
Oil and Gas Production Accounting |
4 |
3 |
2 |
| HN2200 |
Strategic Compensation & Benefits |
3 |
3 |
1 |
| HN2195 |
Inclusion, Diversity and Equity |
3 |
3 |
0 |
| CP2070 |
Social Media Management |
3 |
2 |
2 |
| MR3125 |
AI for Marketing |
3 |
2 |
2 |
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of this program may obtain employment in a variety of accounting areas such as
- Administrative Assistant
- Project team lead
- Finance Associate
- Financial Clerk
- Treasury Clerk
- Payroll Clerk
And with additional experience:
- Junior to Senior
- Treasury specialist
- Assistant controller (when CPA is completed)
- Lead Accounts Payable
- Treasury Supervisor
- Payroll Supervisor
PROGRAM TRANSFERABILITY
The Accounting and Financial Management program offers exit points after Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3.
- Students can graduate at the end of Year 1 with a Business Administration Certificate.
- Students can graduate at the end of Year 2 with an Accounting Diploma.
- Students graduate at the end of Year 3 with an Accounting and Financial Management Diploma.
FURTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the Accounting and Financial Management program may have the opportunity to transfer credits to institutions/associations such as:
- Memorial University of Newfoundland, Grenfell Campus
- Athabasca University, Alberta
- Cape Breton University, Sydney, NS
- Northwood University, Michigan, USA
- Okanagan College, British Columbia
- 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)
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.
Application Fee - $30.00 (per program)
A non-refundable fee required for each application submitted to the College | Application Page
Application fees are only refundable if the program does not go ahead, and the applicant does not want to transfer the application to another program.
Note: The following fee is non-refundable and must be paid within two (2) weeks of receiving your Letter of Acceptance for each program at the College.
Confirmation Fee - $105.00 (per program annually)
A non-refundable annual fee due upon confirming acceptance into each program. This covers registration and student association services and must be paid each academic year.
Academic Audit Fee - $50.00 (once per program)
A one-time fee assessed for auditing academic records during your program.
Technology Fee - $83.00 (per semester)
A semester-based fee to support student access to software, internet, and digital services across all campuses.
| School |
Regular Term
(15 weeks) |
Intersession
(up to 7 weeks) |
Certificate & Diploma Programs:
| Business & Information Technology |
$1,099.00 (per semester) |
$524.00 (per semester) |
| Program Type |
Tuition Fee |
Certificate & Diploma Programs:
| Certificate & Diploma Programs |
$320.00 (per course) |
All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term. These dates can be found in the Academic Calendar .
- Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of award on the first day of classes. These students may defer payment until aid is received, at which time fees must be paid in full.
- Students who do not pay fees within the prescribed time may have their registration cancelled.
- Students with outstanding balances are:
- Ineligible for future term registration
- Unable to receive diplomas, transcripts, or grade reports
- Denied access to online grades until the balance is paid in full
It is the student's responsibility to clear all balances and contact their campus Student Services office with any account inquiries.
Additional Notes
- If the College cancels a program, all tuition and fees will be fully refunded.
- Out-of-sequence students registering or withdrawing mid-term will be charged on a pro-rated basis.
- Students taking additional courses beyond a standard load must pay for each extra course.
- Senior citizens (60+) receive a 50% discount on confirmation fees and tuition.
- Students auditing a course must pay:
- 50% of tuition
- 100% of any applicable technology fees
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.
Application Fee - $100.00 (per program)
A non-refundable fee required for each application submitted to the College | Application Page
Note: The following fees are non-refundable and must be paid within two (2) weeks of receiving your Letter of Acceptance for each program at the College.
Confirmation Fee - $105.00 (per program annually)
A non-refundable annual fee due upon confirming acceptance into each program. This covers registration and student association services and must be paid each academic year.
Deposit Fee - $1,500.00 (Included in First Semester Tuition)
A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit required to secure your seat. Included in first semester tuition.
Academic Audit Fee - $50.00 (once per program)
A one-time fee assessed for auditing academic records during your program.
Technology Fee - $83.00 (per semester)
A semester-based fee to support student access to software, internet, and digital services across all campuses.
| School |
Regular Term
(15 weeks) |
Intersession
(up to 7 weeks) |
| Business & Information Technology |
$4,484.00 (per semester) |
$2,243.00 (per semester) |
| Program Type |
Tuition Fee |
Certificate & Diploma Programs:
| Certificate & Diploma Programs |
$1,046.00 (per course) |
The document below provides a summary of estimated program costs for international students applying to the 2026–2027 academic year.
Please note that all amounts are approximate and subject to change without notice. These costs apply only to international applicants.
If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card during the submission of your application to College of the North Atlantic.
College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for all international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition.
- Payments can be made from any bank, in any country, and in any currency.
- Offers better than bank exchange rates.
- Fast, secure, and cost-effective.
Please note that you can only use PayMyTuition once you have been assigned a CNA student number.
All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term. These dates can be found in the Academic Calendar .
- Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of award on the first day of classes. These students may defer payment until aid is received, at which time fees must be paid in full.
- Students who do not pay fees within the prescribed time may have their registration cancelled.
- Students with outstanding balances are:
- Ineligible for future term registration
- Unable to receive diplomas, transcripts, or grade reports
- Denied access to online grades until the balance is paid in full
It is the student's responsibility to clear all balances and contact their campus Student Services office with any account inquiries.
Additional Notes
- If the College cancels a program, all tuition and fees will be fully refunded.
- Out-of-sequence students registering or withdrawing mid-term will be charged on a pro-rated basis.
- Students taking additional courses beyond a standard load must pay for each extra course.
- Senior citizens (60+) receive a 50% discount on confirmation fees and tuition.
- Students auditing a course must pay:
- 50% of tuition
- 100% of any applicable technology fees