Our economy works when smart financial decisions are made that impact lives every day. That’s why we take extra care to dedicate ourselves to excellence in accounting that meets the IFRS global standard in accounting business. Accounting is much more than numbers. Global business and government departments are constantly sort for quality, dedicated employees with a thorough understanding of financial management, and current generally accepted accounting principles and best practices. Commonly referred to as the language of business, accounting serves as the basis for financial decision making. Accounting is a dynamic, creative and interesting subject, and is the process of gathering, recording, interpreting and analyzing financial information. At CBU, this program truly gives you an education you can count on. An accounting major at CBU can open doors to numerous opportunities and steady career advancements. Graduates can enter into professional accounting programs to receive designations like Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Aboriginal Financial Officer Association (AFOA) with maximum exemptions. Students are well equipped to enter middle management accounting positions Studying accounting also provides students with a skill set that is ideal for entrepreneurship.
Career Path
Graduate careers include Staff Accountant, Tax Accountant, Financial Accountant, Cost Accountant, Payroll Specialist, Management Accountant, External Auditor, Investment Analyst, Budget Analyst , Risk Assurance Associate, Treasury Analyst, Financial Analyst, Compliance Analyst,, Corporate Finance Associate, Internal Auditor, Tax Consultant, Accounting Consultant, Business Analyst, ERP Consultant (SAP, Oracle), Forensic Accountant, Fraud Examiner, Actuarial Analyst, Financial Controller, Government Accountant,NGO Finance Officer, Grants Manager, Public Finance Analyst, Accounting Software Specialist, E-commerce Accountant, Startup Finance Lead, Fintech Analyst, Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Government accounting, Aboriginal Financial Officer Association (AFOA), Financial planning and insurance, Investing.
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We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Cape Breton University below;
1. WASSCE/A level Certificate
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
5. CV
Cape Breton University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, evidence of English study within a 12‑year education system where English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. For applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirement, there are two pathways to achieve the necessary level:
Pre‑sessional English Programme; Students may successfully complete a preparatory English programme offered by the university before beginning their academic course. Recognized English Proficiency Tests; Students may submit one of the following minimum scores prior to the start of their program: IELTS: 6.5 overall band score (or equivalent), TOEFL or PTE: Score of 60, Duolingo English Test: Score of 120
