About Business Administration – Accounting in Sheridan College (Ontario)

What you'll gain

• A solid background in standard accounting practices.
• Expertise in spreadsheets, databases, and accounting and personal income-tax software programs such as Sage 50, MS Access and Profile.
• Training in essential communication skills for advising business owners and managers.
• Hands-on experience in applying accounting concepts.

Learning Outcomes

Business - Accounting (Ontario College Diploma)

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Record financial transactions in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships, private enterprises, publicly accountable enterprises and non-profit organizations.
• Prepare and present financial statements, reports and other documents in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships and private enterprises.
• Contribute to recurring decision-making by applying fundamental management accounting concepts, prepare individuals' income tax returns and basic tax planning in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Analyze organizational structures, the interdependence of functional areas, and the impact those relationship can have on financial performance.
• Analyze, within a Canadian context, the impact of economic variables, legislation, ethics, technological advances and the environment on an organization's operations.
• Outline the elements of an organization's internal control system and risk management.
• Contribute to recurring decision-making by applying fundamental financial management concepts.

Career Opportunities

Choose Sheridan to enhance your career prospects! According to a recent survey, 96 per cent of Sheridan's Accounting/Co-op graduates found employment in their field of expertise.

Here are some jobs you might find:

• Accounts Payable Clerk
• Corporate Accountant
• Accounts Receivable Clerk
• Cost Analyst
• Auditing Assistant
• Financial Analyst
• Credit Analyst
• Accounting Assistant

Academic qualification equivalents

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, include one English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U), minimum 60%

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS       :    6 – Overall Band Score with no Band below 5.5
• TOEFL      :    80 (20L,W,S,R) iBT (Internet-based TOEFL) or 550 Paper-based
• PTE A       :    58 - Overall Minimum Score  (49L,W,S,R)

Sheridan College (Ontario) Highlights

Sheridan College (Ontario) The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Though the cost of attendance for a student studying at Sheridan College would vary as per standard of living and choices of an individual, however, the estimated average cost for an academic year is tabulated below: