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Business Accountancy


Location(s):  Moose Jaw   

Business Accountancy is a diploma program. It provides highly practical and specialized training in the accounting field.

Graduates may obtain advanced standing toward the Certified General Accountant (CGA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) professional designations.

Length: 64 weeks

Year 1 (Business Certificate) - 32 weeks; Year 2 - 32 weeks

There is an optional paid Co-operative Education work term between Semesters 3 and 4

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Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared to enter the challenging and rewarding field of accounting.

Positions may be found in a variety of commercial, industrial and nonprofit organizations, public accounting firms and government agencies.

For more information about career opportunities related to this program, contact Student Employment Services at the campus nearest you.

  • accountants
  • accounting technicians
  • auditors
  • financial analysts

Program Details

Start Date(s): September

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Admission Requirements


  • Minimum of nine courses from the Business Certificate program (Palliser Campus or Woodland Campus) - must include ACCT 125

  • English Language Requirement


Note

You must complete the Business Certificate requirements before being awarded the diploma.

Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through a special admission assessment. Interested individuals should still apply. Applicants are automatically considered for special admission. However, some specific admission requirements may still need to be met. Refer to the ACCUPLACER© cut scores and Post Secondary Success Requirements for this program below, and review additional details concerning Special Admission.



ACCUPLACER ©     

ACCUPLACER© Cut Scores
for this program

See Business certificate
Post-Secondary Success

Post-Secondary Success Requirements
for this program

See Business certificate


Admission Method

First Qualified/First Admitted

The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of SIAST programs. When we determine that you meet the program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for the next intake.

Applicants to programs with multiple intakes in an academic year remain in the application pool until the last intake for that academic year has begun. Programs using the FQFA process receive applications year round and maintain an application pool for each academic year. Qualified applicants who are not offered a seat must reapply for the next academic year.

Sponsored programs or programs targeted to specific groups do not accept applications year round or maintain an application pool.

Tuition and Fees

  • For complete details on tuition and fees for this program, click here to access the SIAST campus Tuition and Fee Schedules.

Learning Method(s)

SIAST offers a variety of learning methods for course delivery. The following learning methods are available for some of the courses in this program.
      Classroom
      Co-operative Education
    • Co-operative Education is optional.
      Online
      Televised/SCN

Please refer to the course descriptions for course specific learning methods.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Availability

SIAST recognizes that adults learn in many different ways and through many different means. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.

Frequently asked questions regarding PLAR for this program are answered in the Fact Sheet. A detailed Candidate Guide, which includes a self-audit for all PLAR-ready courses, has been developed for this program. This information guides a candidate through all steps in the PLAR process.



Transfer Credit

Many SIAST students benefit from transferring credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit from or to another college or university. Find out more about transfer credit options.

Some transfer credit options for this program include:

  • course transfers (two years) toward admission to the Bachelor of Business Administration degree program, University of Regina

  • direct entry to the Bachelor of Commerce Degree Completion program, University Canada West

  • selected course transfers to additional institutions


Year 1 - Business Certificate Program
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Year 2 - Semester 3

  • ACCT 220  Intermediate Accounting 1

    • The course provides an in-depth study of generally accepted accounting principles as applied to accounting for current assets, capital assets, temporary and long-term investments, leases, and accounting changes, and correction of errors.

    7.0 Credit Units
    112.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Televised/SCN

    Equivalent Course(s):   ACP 212   

    Prerequisites:
    ACCT 125 Minimum Grade of 60

  • ACCT 226  Cost Accounting 1

    • The course is an introduction to the study of cost accounting theory and practice. You will focus on the differences between cost accounting and financial accounting, various cost accounting terms, an introduction to costing systems and responsibility accounting using master and flexible budgets.

    5.0 Credit Units
    80.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Televised/SCN

    Equivalent Course(s):   ACP 221   

    Prerequisites:
    ACCT 125 Minimum Grade of 60

  • ADTG 220  Auditing

    • Your studies will include an introduction to auditing, its objectives and reports, the types of evidence and documentations required, the study of internal control and audit sampling. You will study the processes of the audit of revenue and collections and acquisitions and expenditures. You will acquire these skills through your participation in a combination of classroom instruction, independent learning and practical exercises.

    4.0 Credit Units
    64.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Televised/SCN

    Equivalent Course(s):   ACP 430   

    Prerequisites:
    ACCT 125 Minimum Grade of 60

  • COAP 223  Computer Software Applications

    • You will participate in a computer-based learning environment where you will study the theory and function of software packages that support accounting. Your studies will include both computerized accounting system software and spreadsheet software.

    4.0 Credit Units
    64.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning

    Prerequisites:
    ACCT 125 Minimum Grade of 60

  • LAW_ 220  Commercial Law

    • Your studies will focus on the field of commercial law. You will examine in detail the concepts of contract law and how these concepts are influenced by various legislative acts and common law. Particular attention will be focused on: tort law, negotiable instruments, secured transactions, insurance, bailments, agency, real property law, employment, sale of goods, and the various forms of business organizations.

    4.0 Credit Units
    64.0 Lecture hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Televised/SCN, Online/Blackboard

    Equivalent Course(s):   ACP 170    LAW 240   

  • TAX_ 221  Tax 1

    • Your studies will include an introduction to the Income Tax Act including the structure of fiscal legislation, administration, and enforcement practices as they pertain to personal income tax. The course includes the calculation of taxable income, calculation of tax, and the completion of personal income tax returns.

    5.0 Credit Units
    80.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning

    Prerequisites:
    ACCT 125 Minimum Grade of 60

    Optional Co-operative Education Paid Work Term

    Year 2 - Semester 4

  • ACCT 221  Intermediate Accounting 2

    • You will continue your studies of financial accounting begun in ACCT 220. Your studies will include current and long-term liabilities, shareholders equity, dilutive securities and earnings per share, revenue recognition, pensions, statement of cash flows, incomplete records and accounting for corporate income taxes.

    7.0 Credit Units
    112.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Televised/SCN

    Equivalent Course(s):   ACP 313   

    Prerequisites:
    ACCT 220 Minimum Grade of 60

  • ACCT 227  Cost Accounting 2

    • Your studies will be a continuation of Cost Accounting 1 (ACCT 226). You will study non-routine decision making, cost allocation theory and methods, process costing, hybrid costing systems, inventory management and sales and input variances.

    5.0 Credit Units
    80.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Televised/SCN

    Equivalent Course(s):   ACP 322   

    Prerequisites:
    ACCT 226 Minimum Grade of 60

  • ACCT 236  Business Systems Analysis

    • You will study the necessary theory and tools for understanding, analyzing, and designing computer-based accounting information systems at the introductory level. You will study the theory and participate in practical applications that support your studies as an accounting student. The course includes an introduction to the field of electronic commerce.

    4.0 Credit Units
    64.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Televised/SCN

    Equivalent Course(s):   ACP 451   

    Prerequisites:
    ACCT 125 Minimum Grade of 60

  • ADMN 220  Organizational Behaviour

    • You will study human behaviour in organizations and develop the skills needed to deal with people at work. The course content includes individual behaviour, values, interpersonal relationships and communications, group and team dynamics, organizational culture, leadership and change. All topics are dealt with in the context of diverse formal organizations.

    4.0 Credit Units
    64.0 Lecture hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Televised/SCN, Prior Learning

  • COAP 233  Accounting Spreadsheets

    • You will use accounting and spreadsheet software to process accounting information. You will gain hands-on experience with selected general-purpose spreadsheet and accounting systems software packages.

    3.0 Credit Units
    40.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

    Prerequisites:
    COAP 223 Minimum Grade of 60

  • FIN_ 220  Finance

    • You will become familiar with the role of finance and its implication for risk, income and control, credit conditions and a firm's state of liquidity. The course content includes sources of capital and corporate borrowing, cost of capital theory and optimal capital structure, and capital budget decision making.

    5.0 Credit Units
    80.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Televised/SCN

    Equivalent Course(s):   ACP 475   

    Prerequisites:
    ACCT 122 Minimum Grade of 60

  • FIN_ 222  Financial Planning

    • You will analyze the process for making financial investment decisions. The course content focuses on the fundamentals of the various investment options, retirement, and estate planning.

    3.0 Credit Units
    40.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

    Prerequisites:
    ACCT 125 Minimum Grade of 60

  • QM__ 220  Quantitative Methods for Accountancy

    • This course emphasizes the application of quantitative methods in the solution of business problems. This includes the selection of appropriate methods, formulation of problems in quantitative terms, performance of necessary computation, and the interpretation of results. The variety and depth of the quantitative methods are in accordance with CGA (Certified General Accountants) Association requirements.

    4.0 Credit Units
    64.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

    Equivalent Course(s):   ACP 423   

    Prerequisites:
    STAT 120 Minimum Grade of 60

  • TAX_ 222  Tax 2

    • Your studies will expand on the material covered in Tax 1 (TAX 221) and you will learn the skills required to solve more complex problems for individual taxpayers. You will study the calculation of taxable income, calculation of corporate tax and the completion of corporate income tax returns.

    5.0 Credit Units
    80.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

    Prerequisites:
    TAX 221 Minimum Grade of 60


    Semester 4 Options

  • Option 1: TAX 222 (Taxation 2) or COAP 233 (Accounting Spreadsheets) and FIN 222 (Personal Financial Planning)

  • Option 2: ADMN 220 (Organizational Behaviour) or QM 220 (Quantitative Methods)

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