Public Accounting (Concentration)

Program Overview

The Public Accounting concentration within the Bachelor of Business Administration program at Douglas College equips students with specialized knowledge and skills in accounting and financial auditing. The program consists of 12 credits, including required courses in ethics, workplace skills, and business applications, as well as elective courses in areas such as real estate accounting, taxation, and data analytics. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in public accounting firms, government agencies, and non-profit organizations, and the program provides a strong foundation for further studies in accounting, such as the CPA professional designation.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Public Accounting concentration within the Bachelor of Business Administration program at Douglas College provides students with specialized knowledge and skills in accounting and financial auditing. The program equips students to excel in careers related to public accounting and financial management.

Objectives:

• To develop a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of accounting and financial auditing.
• To equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to prepare and interpret financial statements, conduct audits, and provide accounting and auditing services.
• To prepare students for professional certification as Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs).

Program Description:

The Public Accounting concentration consists of 12 credits, including six required credits and six elective credits. The required courses focus on developing students' understanding of the ethical and legal responsibilities of accountants, as well as their ability to utilize computer applications for accounting purposes. The elective courses provide students with the opportunity to specialize in areas of accounting such as real estate accounting, taxation, detecting accounting fraud, data analytics for managers, and more.

Outline:

Required Courses (6 credits):

• ACCT 4580: Ethics and Workplace Skills
• ACCT 4890: Business Applications

Elective Courses (6 credits):

Students can choose two of the following elective courses:

• ACCT 3550: Real Estate Accounting
• ACCT 3570: Real Estate Taxation
• ACCT 3850: Detecting Accounting Fraud
• ACCT 3880: Data Analytics for Managers
• ACCT 4280: Public Sector and Not-For-Profit Accounting
• ACCT 4570: International Taxation
• ACCT 4670: Taxation at Death and Estate Planning
• ACCT 4880: Applied External Audit
• MARK 4470: Marketing Professional Services

Careers:

Graduates of the Public Accounting concentration are well-prepared for careers in public accounting firms, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. They may work as auditors, financial analysts, tax accountants, and other accounting-related positions. The program also provides a strong foundation for further studies in accounting, such as the CPA professional designation.