Certificate in Accounting

About this programme

The Accounting Certificate is intended for non-business students who satisfy the entrance requirements of the Business program. Generally, students must have successfully completed Grade 12 in a University Preparatory program with an overall average of at least 70% in English, Mathematics, any two Social Studies, Languages, or Sciences, and one other academic course. Applicants with the appropriate work experience may also be accepted into the program. Students who graduated with a BBA, BBST or BBTH, without the Accounting Specialization, are also eligible to return to complete the Accounting Certificate. The Certificate provides some of the foundation courses for the Chartered Professional Accountant designation. The personal information requested on this form is collected under Section 31(c) of the PEI Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Read our Disclaimer . Note: Current UPEI students should refer to Student Planning in myUPEI and the UPEI Academic Calendar governing their entry year, and speak to an academic advisor about course requirements. The course structure presented for this program is a recommended, unofficial progression for prospective students. To be eligible to receive the Certificate, students must obtain a minimum average of 60% in each of the courses taken. Students who have earned a specialization in accounting in the Bachelor of Business Administration program are not eligible for the Certificate in Accounting. Successful completion of Grade 12 examinations in a University Preparatory Program with an overall average of at leas