Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting Major at Athabasca University

Our Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting Major at Athabasca University is designed with your professional aspirations in mind, offering a flexible curriculum and generous transfer credit options to help you meet the requirements of accounting associations. You'll delve into key areas such as financial and management accounting, taxation, auditing, and accounting information systems, ensuring a well-rounded skill set. And if you're eyeing that CPA designation, our online BComm degree can get you there!

Faculty: Faculty of Business  |  Duration: As little as 2 years (post-diploma route) or 4 years (degree route) of full-time study  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Monthly; enrol any time  |  Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In our Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting Major, you'll engage in a dynamic curriculum designed to give you a strong foundation in the field. Courses range from financial and management accounting to more specialized areas like taxation, auditing, and accounting information systems, equipping you with the versatile skill set needed for success in various accounting roles.

Career pathways

An online accounting degree from Athabasca University opens up a wide array of career possibilities, from traditional roles like financial analyst, auditor, and tax advisor to emerging fields such as forensic accounting and sustainability reporting. The skill set you'll acquire is not only applicable in public accounting firms and corporations but also valuable in government agencies, non-profits, and even your own entrepreneur.

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