Professional Accounting PAC

Holland Code: E (Enterprising)

What academic skills do I need to be successful in the program?

This list does not replace the admission requirements you must have for admission to the program. Please see website for details.

Arts & Literacy High School Courses in Business Studies or Business and Technological Communication would be beneficial.

Math and Science A Two- or Three-Year College Diploma, or a Degree (Note: minimum 'C+' average or cumulative 2.5 GPA) OR Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College* OR Five years of work experience in the accounting field as judged by the College to be equivalent.*

(*Applicants may be required to submit a resume and cover letter that includes details of work experience.)

Technology Basic Computer Skills (Microsoft Office, Email, Internet).

What personal qualities should someone interested in this career have?

A Love of Numbers, Dedication, Open-Mindedness, Problem Solving, Communication, Organization, An Affinity for Analysis, Empathy, Tact, Diplomacy, Honesty & Integrity.

Useful background experience for this program would be

Experience in accounting environments is beneficial.

What kind of work could I do when I graduate?

Graduates of this program may go on to become an

Professional Accounting is a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program. You’ll learn from skilled faculty that will teach you best practices in accounting and business while offering the real-world exposure you’ll need to succeed in your accounting career.

Not only will you develop specialized skills and knowledge of core accounting principles, but you will also make extensive use of Microsoft Excel and other industry-standard accounting software. You’ll graduate ready to prepare financial information to support management decision-making, calculate performance measures, prepare budgets and forecasts, monitor accounting procedures and more.

Places you may find yourself employed include

• Office setting, typically with accounting and / or bookkeeping firms.

Tasks a graduate may do in the workplace

• Preparation of  financial information to support management decision-making.
• Calculation of performance measures.
• Preparation of  budgets and forecasts.
• Monitoring of accounting procedures and more.

Opportunities for further development or education

• While this program is designed to help those in the Accounting / Bookkeeping field rise into the ranks of middle management within Accounting / Bookkeeping firms, graduates who decide they would like to go even further will find targeted programs within the Lawrence Kinlin School of Business that can help them achieve their goals.

The National Occupation Classification (NOC) system is used by the Canadian government to provide detailed information on careers. Click on the links below to learn more about careers associated with this Fanshawe College program. Please note: These codes are listed here for information purposes only. Fanshawe College does not guarantee graduates careers in these fields.

Last Modified: June 1, 2022