Established by the government of British Columbia in 1981, Kwantlen, now Kwantlen Polytechnic University, has four campuses located in the Metro Vancouver region of British Columbia.
KPU offers bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, diplomas, certificates and citations in more than 120 programs. Almost 20,000 students annually attend courses at KPU campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley and Cloverdale.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University currently offers a range of credentials, many of which are completely unique, to successfully meet the evolving needs of regional and global employment markets. Students have the opportunity to bridge certificate and diploma credentials into bachelor's degrees, creating the option of academic and professional enhancement of applied and technical programs.
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting::
The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting is designed for a student that has completed a bachelor's degree and has decided to further their education by pursuing the CPA accounting designation.
The program will allow students to obtain the required accounting courses to then be accepted into the accounting professional program.
The program aims to provide the skill sets identified by CPA Canada as critical to achieve competency as a CPA. The program consists of fourteen courses (48 credits) that will allow students to develop strong technical skills in financial reporting, management accounting, strategy and governance, audit and assurance, finance and taxation.
It will also ensure the development of the required enabling competencies of the profession: professionalism, ethical behaviour, written and oral communication, leadership, and problem solving. Note: This is a two-year program, though students can choose to complete the program in an accelerated form.
The skills you need for the career you want::
•Earn while you learn and build professional networks with co-op education options in several arts, business, and science and horticulture programs
•Hands-on practicums are built-in to many programs to provide professional work experience alongside your in-class education
•Study abroad and field school opportunities prepare you for a global marketplace
•Career Services offers coaching and job-finding resources for graduates, and can also help you to find part-time work and summer employment
Mr. Deepak, Education Manager, Career XL Services says the average pay for an Accountant is C$50,530 per year
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