Professional Accounting

Sheridan College - Hazel McCallion
Canada, Ontario, Mississauga

Study location	Canada, Ontario, Mississauga
Type	Graduate Certificate, College
Nominal duration	1 year/ 3 semesters
Study language	English
Course code	PPACG

Tuition fee	CA$21,015 per program The fees shown here are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. The above fee includes tuition (CA$17,526), health insurance and ancillary fees. Please REVIEW the Sheridan College`s withdrawals and refund policy.
Registration fee	CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

Tuition fee

CA$21,015 per program

The fees shown here are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. The above fee includes tuition (CA$17,526), health insurance and ancillary fees.

Please REVIEW the Sheridan College`s withdrawals and refund policy.

Registration fee

CA$400 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

Entry qualification	Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess: A 3-year degree (90 credit hours) in any discipline, with a minimum GPA of 3.5, or A 4-year degree (120 credit hours) in any discipline, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. All applicants with international credentials will need to confirm with CPA directly regarding the acceptance of their degree for entry into the CPA Professional Education Program. Applicants are advised to visit the CPA website for contact information. English language proficiency must be met in accordance with standards set out for Sheridan Graduate Certificate programs. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate Diploma (or higher)

To be eligible for admission, you must possess:

A 3-year degree (90 credit hours) in any discipline, with a minimum GPA of 3.5, or
A 4-year degree (120 credit hours) in any discipline, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

All applicants with international credentials will need to confirm with CPA directly regarding the acceptance of their degree for entry into the CPA Professional Education Program. Applicants are advised to visit the CPA website for contact information.

English language proficiency must be met in accordance with standards set out for Sheridan Graduate Certificate programs.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements	English For direct admission, you must be from an English speaking country or, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Listening: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 (Min Reading: 21, Min Writing: 21, Min Listening: 21, Min Speaking: 21) If your IELTS/TOEFL score does not meet the minimum English language requirement for direct entry, you may choose to enter the English Language Studies (ESL) program, offered by Sheridan College, which is an intensive, full-time academic program.

Language requirements

English

For direct admission, you must be from an English speaking country or, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:

IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Listening: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0)

TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 (Min Reading: 21, Min Writing: 21, Min Listening: 21, Min Speaking: 21)

If your IELTS/TOEFL score does not meet the minimum English language requirement for direct entry, you may choose to enter the English Language Studies (ESL) program, offered by Sheridan College, which is an intensive, full-time academic program.

More information	academics.sheridancollege.ca/..-accounting

Sheridan’s Professional Accounting program is your first step to becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant.

Get your CPA preparatory courses with Sheridan

This program gives you a clear pathway to becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). Once you’ve successfully completed this program, you can apply to CPA’s Professional Education Program (PEP) — the final step before you write your Common Final Exam (CFE). Even if you don’t have an accounting background, you’ll soon be on your way to becoming a CPA.

Learn in a supportive classroom environment

CPA’s preparatory courses are rigorous and challenging to complete. By taking our Professional Accounting program, you’ll get the equivalent courses in a supportive classroom setting. You’ll also benefit from the best of the college experience — practical learning, one-on-one attention and small classes.

Learn the latest accounting software

Accountants need to have a strong theoretical knowledge as well as practical software skills. Unlike other institutions, Sheridan gives you both. This combination of theory and software experience will make you more marketable to potential employers. And because you’ll be familiar with the latest accounting software, you’ll be ready for the workplace.

How do I become a Chartered Professional Accountant?

To become a Chartered Professional Accountant, you need to:

complete an eligible 120-credit-hour degree,
complete CPA’s preparatory courses or equivalent (such as Sheridan’s Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting),
complete CPA’s Professional Education Program (PEP),
write the Common Final Exam (CFE), and
meet CPA’s work experience requirements.

By taking Sheridan’s Professional Accounting program, you’ll complete the required preparatory courses and be ready to move on to the Professional Education Program.

Chartered Professional Accountants work in a variety of career areas.

Here are some jobs you might find: