Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting
Prepare for the CPA designation
The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting provides students who have an undergraduate degree in any discipline with the majority of the prerequisite core courses to be eligible to apply to the Sprott Master of Accounting (MAcc) program or enter the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP), pathways leading to the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and a career in professional accounting.
Sprott’s Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting is primarily delivered online, with the option of some classes being available on campus. Normal completion of the program is within two calendar years after the date of initial registration; however, exceptions may be considered to accommodate students’ unique circumstances and progression.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants are expected to hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, or equivalent, with a minimum overall average of B- (70-72%) and have completed the following prerequisite courses, or equivalent:
- BUSI 1011: Financial Accounting for Business Students, or equivalent, with a grade of C or higher.
- BUSI 2018: Managerial Accounting for Business Students, or equivalent, with a grade of C or higher.
In order to meet residency requirements, a maximum of 3 courses completed prior to admission to the PBDA can be counted in the program requirements.
BUSI 1011 & BUSI 2018 course equivalents, BUSI 1001 & BUSI 1002/BUSI 2008, can be completed by studying as a Special student at Carleton University.
Program Requirements (4.5 credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit |
| BUSI 2011 | Intermediate Financial Reporting I | 0.5 |
| BUSI 2503 | Introduction to Finance | 0.5 |
| BUSI 3011 | Intermediate Financial Reporting II | 0.5 |
| BUSI 3015 | Taxation Concepts | 0.5 |
| BUSI 3017 | Auditing Theory | 0.5 |
| BUSI 3018 | Cost Management and Decision Making | 0.5 |
| BUSI 3040 | Data Analytics and Information Systems for Accounting | 0.5 |
| BUSI 3629 | Corporate Governance and Strategy | 0.5 |
| BUSI 4011 | Advanced Financial Reporting | 0.5 |
CPA/MAcc Additional Requirements
Students will also need to complete the following additional courses outside the diploma to meet admission requirements for the Sprott Master of Accounting (MAcc) Program or to the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP):
| CPA/ MAcc Requirement | Carleton Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Economics | ECON 1001 and ECON 1002 or ECON 1000. (online sections available at Carleton) |
| Statistics | STAT 2601 (in person section available at Carleton) or STAT 2507/2509 (online section available at Carleton) |
| Information & Information Technology | BUSI 1401 (in person section available at Carleton) |
| Canadian Business Law | BUSI 2601 (in person section available at Carleton) |
Please note that students are required to earn C- (60-62%) in each course in order for it to count towards the program requirements. Students who earn lower than C- in any specific course will be required to repeat it prior to graduation.
Tuition Fees
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