Business Administration - Accounting

Program description - September 2026

Master the numbers with Conestoga's Business Administration – Accounting diploma.

If you're a high school graduate with a head for numbers and a goal to work in finance or accounting, Conestoga's three-year Business Administration – Accounting advanced diploma is your stepping stone to a rewarding career. This program equips you with the skills to succeed in intermediate-level accounting roles and prepares you for future advancement into management positions.

You'll gain hands-on experience in computerized accounting, financial analysis and tax preparation using the latest business software in modern labs. With a strong foundation in cost accounting, financial planning and internal controls, you'll graduate ready to support business decision-making and drive financial success.

Graduates can pursue multiple industry-recognized credentials, including:

• the Registered Professional Accountant (RPA) designation – Graduates qualify to write the Mandatory Professional Examination (MPE).
• the Certified in Management (C.I.M.) designation – Offered through the Canadian Institute of Management.

Take the next step: Graduates of this program can earn advanced standing into the final year of the Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - Accounting, Audit and Information Technology degree, your pathway to the CPA designation.

What you'll learn

• Advanced financial and managerial accounting principles
• Cost-accounting systems, controls and income tax preparation
• Computerized accounting and business software tools
• Financial analysis, planning and internal control design
• Communication and math skills for business environments

Interested in taking this program part time?

See our Business Administration - Accounting part-time program for more information.

Note:

• Graduates of the Business Administration - Accounting program can apply directly to the third year of Conestoga College's Bachelor of Applied Business - Accounting, Audit and Information Technology degree. Graduates of this diploma program would receive credit for the first two years of the AAIT degree program if they maintain a 70% overall average. Diploma graduates would normally start in September and complete two co-op work terms. Graduates with work experience may also receive credit towards one work term.

Turn your diploma into a degree

After completing this diploma, you can pursue the following degree(s) through advanced standing:

• Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - Accounting, Audit and Information Technology