Not-for-profit and Public Sector Accounting (Concentration)

Program Overview

The Not-for-Profit and Public Sector Accounting concentration within the BBA in Accounting program equips students with specialized knowledge in accounting practices for non-profit and public sector organizations. Graduates are prepared for careers in these growing industries, with potential roles in government, charities, universities, and more. The program covers topics such as restricted funds, fund accounting statements, governance, and public sector budgeting.

Program Outline

Careers:

The Not-for-Profit and Public Sector Accounting concentration provides the knowledge you’ll need to work with non-profit organizations and public sector organizations. This BBA in Accounting concentration will teach you how to create restricted funds and endowments, prepare fund accounting statements, work with governance and oversight, plan and budget for the public sector, study capital budgets and more. With over 331,000 people employed by non-profits and 116,000 people employed in public administration in B.C., this concentration will give you career options in two of the biggest industries in the province. Graduates can find work in governments, municipalities, charities, universities, colleges, research corporations, professional bodies, co-operatives, crown corporations and private-public partnerships.