Accounting Diploma

The Diploma program includes courses in financial accounting, management accounting, finance, taxation and auditing. Graduates will also take courses in economics, business math, business statistics, simply accounting, information management, English and communications. The Accounting Diploma is carefully aligned with the requirements of the CPA accounting designation.

Some unique features of this program are:

• Applied projects and assignments to ensure graduates acquire the practical skills valued by employers.
• A large offering of courses in Richmond, Surrey and Langley during the day and evenings for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters to ensure maximum flexibility in schedules.
• Opportunities for accounting-related employment (through Career Services and Cooperative Education while earning a diploma.
• The opportunity to join the Accounting Society of KPU (ASK) student club, providing regular exposure to CPA representatives.

Many of the courses included in this program are articulated with other universities and colleges for ease of course transferability to and from KPU.Students who excel in the accounting profession have numerical aptitude, strong critical thinking skills, and effective written and oral communications skills. To acquire a professional accounting designation, you must obtain a degree. There will always be a need for individuals who can provide accurate and timely financial information to managers, investors and creditors. Financial management is not restricted to any specific industry, management level or country. All organizations have financial information processing and reporting needs.