Why study this program?
Accounting is the practice of gathering, analyzing, and communicating financial information, and is a crucial aspect of every business and organization. Anyone who wants to be successful in business must have a strong understanding of “the numbers", so whether you are interested in accounting specifically, or financial management in general, you should consider the Accounting major.
To pursue a career in accounting, you can follow your BCom degree with a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) certification.
The BCom Honors in Accounting is designed for Accounting majors who want to have a deeper understanding in the history of accounting thought, professionalism, and finance, including the areas of pro forma modelling of financial statements and valuation. This honors program gives us an opportunity to create "thought leaders" for the accounting profession, and provides a special challenge for our best students. Honors program graduates are expected to become leaders of the accounting profession.
Why study at the University of Alberta?
The Alberta School of Business offers one of the largest BCom programs in Canada, with five different degree types, 11 majors, and many opportunities for specialization and work experience, including student clubs, business incubators, case competitions, study abroad programs, and more.
Our courses are built around group and project work, and our professors are award-winning teachers and experts in their field who will challenge you to put ideas into practice as you work towards your personal career goals.
- Accounting Manager
- Auditor
- Budget Analyst; Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA); Corporate Treasurer; Controller; Financial Analyst; Forensic Accountant; Financial Planner; Internal Auditor; Management Accountant; Tax Advisor/Consultant
Non-direct Entry
You can apply for the honors program after the completion of year 2 of the BCom program.
See BCom Honors Program admission requirements in the U of A Calendar »
Because the U of A wants you to succeed, our admissions policy ensures that all students, regardless of citizenship, have the language skills they need to understand, participate and learn in our classes. The primary language of instruction in our classes, with the exception of those at the Faculté Saint-Jean, is English. For more information on the English Language Proficiency policy refer to the U of A Calendar. Information on writing ELP examinations is also available.
At the U of A, we are committed to encouraging Indigenous Students in their work towards a degree. Indigenous students have been under-represented in higher education in Canada, thus our policy is aimed at increasing opportunity, with the goal of our Aboriginal student population being representative of the public we serve. For more information on Admission of Indigenous Students refer to the U of A Calendar.
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