Concentration in Accounting
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Accounting topics cover areas such as managerial decision-making, financial analysis, taxation, and auditing. You'll work with financial data and records to support strategic planning and drive business growth.Recommended Course Pattern
Year 3
Term 1 |
Term 2 |
| COMM_O 353 – Financial Accounting – Intermediate 1* (MGMT_O 300) | COMM_O 450 – Financial Accounting – Intermediate 2 (MGMT_O 304) |
| COMM_O 354 – Cost Accounting* (MGMT_O 401) | |
Year 4 |
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| Two of: COMM_O 355 – Income Taxation (MGMT_O 402), COMM_O 453 – Financial Accounting – Advanced (MGMT_O 401), COMM_O 455 – Principles of Auditing (MGMT_O 403), COMM_O 499C (26W) | |
| *Required for Accounting concentration | |
Many upper-level courses require lower-level prerequisites, students should select lower-level electives carefully.
Please consult the University Academic Calendar for additional information on the Accounting concentration.
Fulfilling the requirements of the Accounting concentration does not ensure students fully meet the requirements for entry into the CPA Professional Program.
It is recommended that students review the course planning materials on the BCom Course Planning webpage to help with credit selections.
Students Tracking to the CPA Professional Program
Students who want to pursue the Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation after completing the BCom are recommended to review the resources below. Many upper-level courses have specific prerequisite courses that must be completed prior to registering.
The CPA profession is transitioning from the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) to the new CPA Professional Program in 2027. The admissions requirements are slightly different for the two programs.
NEW – CPA Professional Program
Starting in May 2027, students need to meet the courses required for entry into the CPA Professional Program. Students need to plan early and use their elective space very carefully.
OLD – CPA Professional Education Program (PEP)
Students entering the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) need to meet all of the courses required for entry. The last expected start date for CPA PEP is January 2027.
If you have any specific questions related to the new CPA Professional Program, please get in touch with a CPABC Recruitment Officer or a CPAWSB Admission Advisor. To better understand these changes and key transition dates, please refer to the Key Transition Dates outlined by CPA.