University Certificate - Accounting (Co-op)

The certificate in Accounting program allows graduates to earn a business degree that prepares them to obtain a professional accounting designation in Canada (CPA designation). In Canada, a degree is required for acceptance into the accounting designation. The Accounting offers courses in financial and management accounting, tax, audit, finance, economics, and other core business functions such as marketing and operations and information management, satisfying the undergraduate requirements of the accounting designation. Applied projects and assignments to ensure graduates acquire the practical skills valued by employers. A large offering of courses in Richmond, Surrey, and Langley during the day and evenings for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters to ensure maximum flexibility in schedules.

Career Path

Career opportunities are numerous, diverse, and often lucrative for BBA Accounting graduates. More than 90% of Accounting graduates find career opportunities within six months of graduation. Some career path includes Budget Analyst, Banker, Internal Auditor, Forensic Accountant, Bookkeeper, Payroll Clerk, Billing Supervisor, Loans Officer, Personal Trust Officer, Credit Analyst, Audit Firm Manager.

Eligibility

Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Kwantlen Polytechnic University below

1. WASSCE/A level Certificate 

2. School Transcript

3. Passport


4. Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement

Kwantlen Polytechnic University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit 

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Intakes

September, 2025

From January, 2025 to September, 2025

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January, 2026

From January, 2025 to September, 2025

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May, 2026

From January, 2025 to February, 2026

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September, 2026

From May, 2025 to May, 2026

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January, 2026

From January, 2026 to September, 2026

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