Accounting - Postgraduate Diploma
Overview
With more than six years of providing quality education to more than 2,500 international and domestic students from numerous countries such as India, Africa, Philippines and China, our two-year Postgraduate Accounting Diploma Program will equip you with the experience and skills you need to excel as a CPA.
Postgraduate Accounting
Are you considering a career in finance, accounting or as a chartered professional accountant (CPA)? Let us help you achieve your goal. Our Postgraduate Accounting Diploma is designed to enable you to gain essential professional skills, strengthen your accounting knowledge and help you stand out from the crowd in the job market.
Get a solid financial accounting and management background to advance your career in this high-paying field. As a student, you will have the opportunity to complete the course requirements for the CPA qualification in a professional and supportive environment, and to learn from qualified and experienced accounting-accredited instructors.
The course content provides you with valuable theoretical in accounting principles, and practical experience to guide you toward accreditation as a chartered professional accountant.
Program Delivery
This program has been designed to be flexible and easily presented to the students we enrol each year. Being a two-year, full-time study program, you will be presented with a comprehensive curriculum which is used in numerous colleges in Canada. You will also have the opportunity to study with a diverse network of students and experienced CPA and finance professionals during the course of your study.
For specific information about how the courses in this PGA program can help satisfy the entrance requirements of the CPA program, please contact the program coordinator or consult the CPABC website. The BC Colleges and Universities Transfer Credit Guide located on the CPABC site may also be helpful.
International graduates from this program are eligible to apply for a three-year, postgraduate work permit in Canada. Learn more about Selkirk International.
Completion of a bachelor’s degree is required for admission.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:
- Explain terms, concepts and theories relevant to Canadian business
- Demonstrate developing critical and creative thinking skills
- Apply problem-solving skills
- Communicate effectively in various formats to a variety of stakeholders
- Demonstrate developing collaborative skills
- Outline the importance of ethical and professional behaviour
- Demonstrate developing business skills
- Apply numerical analysis and calculation to business-related operations
- Demonstrate literacy skills required in the Canadian business environment
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the general entrance requirements for admission to Selkirk College, applicants must meet the following Postgraduate Accounting requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (with a minimum 60% CGPA) from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada or English-speaking institution from another country, or equivalent training and experience
- English Studies 12 with a minimum of 67% or higher
- For international applicants, IELTS 6.5 overall band score with no band below 6.0, or equivalent on other internationally recognized English Language Proficiency Tests
- Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-calculus 11 with a minimum of 67% or higher (or equivalent)
Before an applicant’s file is considered to be complete, the following must have been received by the Admissions Department:
- Completed application form
- Appropriate official transcripts and proof of
- English proficiency for international applicants.
The deadline for receiving required documentation is stated in the student’s admissions letter.
Students are required to complete an orientation at the beginning of the program.
This program may be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.
1. General
a) Applicants must submit a completed application form and other required documents (i.e. secondary school and any post-secondary transcripts, application package) to the Registrar’s Office.
b) Entry to the Program may be made at the commencement of the Fall, Winter, or Spring semesters. However, normal entry is at the beginning of the Fall semester. The progression of courses may be different dependent on which semester the student commences studies.
c) Where space permits students may be admitted up to the end of the first week of the Fall and Winter semesters, and first week of the Spring semester. Admission beyond this point will only be possible with the approval of the instructor(s) and School Chair.
d) Entry may be limited by prerequisites, space limitations and/or completion of preadmission assessment. International entry may be limited where international student enrolment targets or limits have been met.
e) Accepted applicants may be placed in particular classes and/or sections by the School Chair or designate.
f) No class or section switches will be permitted after the first week of the Fall, Winter or Spring semester. All class or section switches require the approval of the School Chair or designate.
g) Students admitted to a specific program will be given preferred access to that program’s courses.
2. Part-time Study
a) The Program encourages and supports part-time study. Special consideration is given to integrating part-time students into the program. However, only full-time students are eligible for Co-op work term experiences.
b) Subject to space limitations and prerequisites, students who wish to take fewer than the maximum number of courses in any semester may do so.
c) International students are responsible to determine whether part-time studies will affect one’s student permit, ability to work and future in Canada post-graduation.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. The application deadline for Fall intake is June 30, for Winter intake is October 30, and for Spring intake is February 28. Late applications will be admitted where space permits and on the discretion of the School Chair/School Dean.
CO-OP EDUCATION
This program is eligible for co-op education opportunities. Details under Program Specific Regulations.
In order to receive your credential in your program, you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00.
1. Two (2) failures in a non-elective course is cause for withdrawal from the program. A third attempt at a course may be made at the discretion of the School Chair or designate.
2. To be promoted in good standing, a student must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.00.
3. Early Entry students must complete upgrade courses before registering for their third semester, or receive prior approval from the School Chair or designate.
4. To be qualified for automatic admission into a course which stipulates a prerequisite, a minimum grade of “C” or better must be achieved in the prerequisite course, unless the course concerned requires a higher grade.
a) Students will not be permitted to exceed a full semester course load except with the permission of the School Chair or designate.
b) Any student who has left the program because of unsatisfactory performance may be readmitted with the approval of the School Chair or designate after consultation with Faculty members.
1. A student who has completed the Diploma graduation requirements with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or better and no “C+” or lower grades in any subject will be designated as graduating with Honours.
2. Requirements: (see Policy 8617: Graduation)
Students must complete 60 credits all courses listed below:
Courses
ADMN100 - Skills Orientation
ADMN 100 Skills Orientation will welcome students to Selkirk College and highlight the expected knowledge and skills that will be required in all School of Business programs. This course will provide resources and learning opportunities to assist students in acquiring the essential skills in math and computer applications to support the successful completion of their chosen program in business. In addition, this course introduces several important college policies and programs that all students need to be aware of.
BUS340 - Financial Accounting I
BUS 340 Financial Accounting I covers accounting from the basic accounting equation to the preparation of the income statement, statement of owners' equity, and balance sheet. This course covers merchandise operations, valuation and control of cash, temporary investments and receivables, inventories and cost of goods sold, principles of internal control, and accounting for payroll liabilities. Important accounting principles and concepts are included, as well as the classification of accounts.
BUS341 - Financial Accounting II
BUS 341 Financial Accounting II is the second financial accounting course that reviews and enlarges upon concepts and principles, their application to, and effect upon, financial statements. Topics include capital assets and intangible assets, current and long-term liabilities, partnership accounting, accounting for corporate transactions, notes and bonds payable, the cash flow statement, and financial statement analysis.
BUS350 - Management Accounting
BUS 350 Management Accounting is an introduction to management accounting concepts and methods. Main topic areas include: job order and process costing, budgeting and responsibility accounting, identification of costs relevant to price, product, and replacement decisions, cost/volume/profit relationships, cost control through flexible budgets, standard costs, and variance analysis.
BUS452 - Financial Management
BUS 452 Financial Management examines the role of finance and the tools and environment of financial decision making. Topics include: time value of money, foundations for valuation, financial analysis and planning, management of current assets and liabilities, capital budgeting, risk and return, and personal finance. Together with BUS 455: Corporate Finance this course will enable the student to acquire the needed skills and knowledge to analyze common corporate financial decisions. These two courses will also provide a basis for further advanced studies.
BUS453 - Principles of Income Tax I
BUS 453 Principles of Income Tax I course studies the nature and structure of the Income Tax Act, as it applies to individuals. Topics include determination of net income for tax purposes, taxable income and income taxes payable. Income from employment, business, property, capital gains and miscellaneous sources are included. Basic tax planning topics are examined.
BUS454 - Intermediate Accounting II
BUS 454 Intermediate Accounting II builds on the financial accounting skills that you acquired in Financial Accounting I and II and Intermediate Accounting I.
Intermediate Accounting II is an intermediate-level course that focuses on the liabilities and equities side of the statement of financial position along with topics such as accounting for income taxes, leases, employee benefits, earnings per share and accounting changes* (adapted from CPA)
BUS455 - Corporate Finance
BUS 455 Corporate Finance introduces you to finance concepts and provides you with essential knowledge of various tools used in corporate finance. You will examine the corporate financial environment and its impact on decision-making, introductory finance concepts (including the time value of money, investing and risk management) and distribution of earnings. In addition, you will look at capital budgeting techniques and short-, medium- and long-term financing decisions* (adapted from CPA).
Tuition & Fees
Domestic
International
All amounts are estimates and are subject to change. Tuition amounts are based on a full-time course load. Please note that many programs have additional costs beyond those listed here. For more information, please visit Tuition & Fees.
Policy
Effective Term:
Fall, Winter, SpringAdvanced Standing:
1. For this program, a student may earn transfer credit by completing course credits at another English speaking post- secondary institution in Canada up to a maximum of 50% of diploma requirements.
a) Course equivalency will be determined in accordance with Selkirk College Policy 8614: Advanced Standing.
2. For more information, see Policy 8614: Advanced Standing.
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Re-Entry Instructions:
See Policy 8615: Standards of Academic Progress.
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Assessment:
This Program uses the Standard Academic and Career Grading Table. To view all College grading tables, see Policy 8612: Grading.
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Grading Table:
Standard Academic and Career Programs
Types of Assessments:
a) Students are expected to complete the course outcomes independently and with original work unless specified otherwise by the instructor.
b) Students are assessed and graded for each course outcome as indicated in the respective course outline.
c) Exams, labs, group or individual projects, assignments, presentations, professionalism and other evaluative activities are weighted and averaged as indicated in the respective course outline.
d) Students not submitting assignments or not writing scheduled tests will receive a zero mark. However, in some courses it may be mandatory to submit all assignments to an acceptable level and/or to write all exams in order to receive credit for the course.
e) Individual course outline may have other specific requirements for assignments, grades, and/or examinations.
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Program Specific Regulations:
Co-op Education
a) Co-operative education courses provide students with documented experience and possible designation based on the number of COOP courses taken. A co-op semester may be taken within a program or in the semester immediately after all academic courses have been completed.
b) Each co-op course consists of a minimum 420 working hours. A co-op course may occur in any of the three academic semesters (fall, winter, spring) and are recorded at 6 credits each.
c) Students can elect to take one or more COOP courses to augment their academic studies. COOP 101 can be used as an elective as described in the Part II.E.3 table. A maximum of 3 COOP credits can be applied towards program graduation requirements as listed in this document. COOP 101 may also be taken as additional credits to program course requirements.
d) Students should know that in a situation where co-op course credits are used to meet program graduation requirements, this may affect existing block transfer agreements and should consult with the receiving institution for details. Students will be required to acknowledge in writing this information with the COOP department.
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Eligibility
(i) Acceptance into one of the Business Administration diploma programs.
(ii) Completion of at least 15 credits at Selkirk College towards the Business Administration program with a minimum Program GPA of at least 2.33.
(iii) School Chair approval.
(iv) Follow Selkirk COOP Education requirements, process, and timelines.
(v) Successfully completes COOP Workplace Readiness Training.
(vi) Pay the COOP tuition fee.
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Co-op Designation
Students wishing to pursue a COOP designation on their credential must complete a minimum of 12 COOP credits in total, which comprises of COOP 101 and COOP 201.COOP 301 course is also available upon request.
Academic Courses while on a work term
Students are strongly discouraged from taking any academic courses while on a work term. Students must have COOP program and School Chair approval to pursue additional academic courses during a work term.
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Courses and Credits
A standard co-op term is equivalent to a 6-credit course and can be taken as an elective as described in Part II.E.3 table below. However, only a maximum of three credits can be applied to the Business Administration diploma program graduation requirements. COOP credits are not included in GPA calculation.
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Co-op education courses will provide students with documented, program relevant work experience that is recognized with a designation on their transcript.
Please refer to Policy 8370 Selkirk College Co-operative Education and Selkirk College Co-operative Education Procedures for additional information regarding Co-op Education at Selkirk College.
In order to receive your credential in your program, you must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
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Attendance:
Attendance and Punctuality Responsibilities
a) Punctual and regular attendance for scheduled classes, laboratory sessions and all of the scheduled learning activities is expected of all students.
b) Where absenteeism adversely affects a student’s progress and performance, behavioural probation and/or withdrawal from the program may result.
c) Students planning to be absent from class are required to notify or make prior arrangements with their instructor in advance. Instructors are not obligated to provide alternative instructional or assessments in order to accommodate student absences. Failure to notify the instructor may result in withdrawal from the course.
d) See individual course outlines for any additional attendance and punctuality requirements.
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Assignments:
1. Assignments
a) Students will normally receive at least one week notice of dates and times when assignments and/or tests are to be submitted and/or written.
b) If accepted, late assignments may be subject to penalty.
c) Students are normally expected to complete all assignments using a word processor, spreadsheet, or other computer application as applicable. See individual course outlines for specific requirements.
2. Examinations
a) In some courses, students must receive a passing grade on specified exams in order to pass the course. The details will be explained in the applicable course outlines.
b) Students may be allowed to make alternative exam arrangements, with the appropriate instructor, for valid and verifiable reasons such as medical emergency, family bereavement, or jury duty.
c) Any alternate arrangements for final examinations must be approved by the School Chair or designate.
d) Tests and exams will ordinarily be retained by the instructor for at least six months from date of writing.
e) Students who have not completed all assigned work and exams must obtain the instructor’s approval to write the final exam before the exam date. The instructor may require the student to prepare a plan for completion of outstanding work.
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Professional Requirements:
Student Conduct
a) Students are expected to behave in a professional manner while in class and on Moodle. This includes being respectful of and contributing to the learning environment in accordance with the student code of conduct. For additional information, see Policy 3400: Student Code of Conduct-Rights and Responsibilities.
b) Students are expected to be prepared for all classes prior to entering the classroom. Assigned materials are to be completed by students; such materials and textbooks are not necessarily reviewed page by page in class by the instructor.
c) The student is responsible for researching and obtaining notes of missed sessions. Instructors will not provide personal reviews to students who miss a class.
d) See individual course outlines for any additional professional requirements.
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Other Regulations:
1. Normally, if a student’s term or cumulative GPA falls below 2.00, s/he will be placed on academic probation.
2. A student with two (2) semesters on Academic Probation is cause for withdrawal from the program. Readmission to the program may be made at the discretion of the School Chair or designate.
3. See Policy 8619: Student Probation for more information.
4. Cheating and Plagiarism See Policy 8618: Cheating and Plagiarism
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