Postgraduate Certificate Accounting

About this programme

Build technical skills and analytical expertise to boost your career in accounting, finance, or business and graduate ready to enroll in the CPA Professional Education Program. Develop practical accounting skills after completing your undergraduate degree that will help you excel in for-profit and non-profit sectors. In this certificate program, you'll build a strong foundation in accounting, finance, auditing, economics, and management while learning alongside industry experts. Once you graduate, you will have completed all prerequisite courses to apply for the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) and pursue your CPA designation. This certificate program consists of the following 9.0 credits and can be completed in four consecutive terms. This postgraduate certificate is taken over 24 months in four non-consecutive terms if you start in the fall term, or over 16 months in four consecutive terms if you start in the winter term. PGC course descriptions can be found in the Academic Calendar . Course scheduling information can be found on the Undergraduate Academic Timetable . Full-time PGC students must follow this sequence of courses by term to complete the program within four terms. Part-time students should begin with Term 1 courses and follow the sequence as closely as possible, subject to course availability. Part-time students should email businesscertsptbo@trentu.ca for guidance on course selection. Any student who follows an alternative course sequence may need to extend their studies to complete program requirements.