Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting

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Program at a glance

Credential

Diploma Diplomas offer practical, career-focused training and are usually completed in one to two years. They help you gain technical and workplace skills that are in demand across many industries.

Delivery mode

On-campus All classes take place in-person at one of our campuses.

Time commitment

Full-Time You take a regular course load and move through the program at the standard pace. Expect to study most weekdays. Part-Time You take fewer courses at once and progress more slowly. This option offers more flexibility for work or personal commitments.

Duration

2 years

Program codes

  • Code: BUPBDA

Cost

$12,284 total program cost Domestic students: $12,284 total program cost $50,950 total program cost International students: $50,950 total program cost

Location

  • Kelowna Full program offered in Kelowna

Available for

  • Domestic students
  • International students

Program features

TBD

Program overview

About the program

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting offers the foundational accounting classes required to enter the Chartered Professional Accountants Professional Education Program (CPA PEP). Courses in this program give you that extra edge of accounting knowledge to complement your previous education and experience. You can expect classes to include knowledge related to processing, analyzing, and reporting accounting data, as well as business law and management.

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April 21 - Virtual Info Session
May 28 - Virtual Info Session
July 16 - Virtual Info Session

This accelerated program is structured to meet CPA requirements for an accounting major and equip students with job-ready accounting skills in an accelerated format, allowing completion in as little as three semesters. It is designed for individuals who already hold a degree.

Admission and program requirements

Successful completion of a recognized Bachelor Degree. It is the responsibility of the student to confirm that their Bachelor Degree satisfies the degree prerequisite of the CPA Professional Education Program.

AND

Completion of BUAD 130, or BUAD 111 and BUAD 121, or equivalent – with a minimum 60% grade.


English and Math requirements

  • English 12 with 50% or alternatives.
  • Math Requirement:
    • a minimum of 50% in any of:
    • Pre-calculus Grade 11
    • Foundations of Mathematics Grade 11
    • Principles of Mathematics 11
    • Applications of Mathematics 11
    • Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics Grade 11
    • Apprenticeship Mathematics 11
    • Adult Basic Education MATH 011
    • Adult Basic Education MATH 080
    • Adult Basic Education MATH 084 and MATH 085
    • Adult Basic Education IALG 011

A WES evaluation is strongly recommended for International degrees and may be requested.


Program requirements

A personal laptop is required. See the program for computer specifications.


Recommended for Success

If more than five years have passed since completing the financial accounting prerequisite course, students are encouraged to review the material or consider retaking the accounting courses. This program requires use of financial formulas and Microsoft Excel, students entering the program should be comfortable with this.

A minimum of 11 courses of the program must be completed through OC.

Start date
Location
Delivery mode
Application status
Sep. 2026
Kelowna
On-campus
Open
Open

Tuition and fees

Program details

Semester 1

BUAD 208 - Canadian Income Tax I
BUAD 209 - Business Law
BUAD 263 - Intermediate Accounting I
BUAD 255 - Financial Decision Making and Analysis
BUAD 252 - Organizational Dynamics and People Practices

Semester 2

BUAD 273 - Intermediate Accounting II
BUAD 352 - Data Analytics in Accounting
BUAD 340 - Strategic Management I
BUAD 363 - Audit Planning
BUAD 365 - Cost Accounting

Semester 3

BUAD 369 - Canadian Income Tax II
BUAD 462 - Advanced Financial Accounting
BUAD 466 - Advanced Managerial Accounting
BUAD 463 - Internal Control & Auditing
BUAD 467 - Accounting Capstone