Accounting Assistant Diploma
Faculty of Business & Professional Studies School of Business
Credential
Diploma
Duration
2 year(s)
Program Highlights
The two-year Accounting Assistant Diploma program gives students practical accounting skills, computer competence and basic management expertise that ensure success in the workplace.
Graduates gain a solid foundation in accounting/bookkeeping and general business knowledge with courses in management, quantitative methods, business law, finance, economics and communications during their second year.
- Apply and integrate accounting theory, skills and computer applications, in teams and individually, in practice-based and / or work integrated learning (WIL) activities.
- Demonstrate analytical and reflective thinking techniques to identify and analyze business problems.
- Leverage innovative technologies and techniques to enhance decision-making, collaboration and communication in business settings.
- Work collaboratively in diverse groups by engaging in team-building, problem-solving, and self-management.
- Produce effective business documents and deliver effective oral business presentations using a variety of appropriate technologies.
Intakes
Campus | Terms | Full/Part Time |
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North Vancouver | Fall | Both |
Tuition and Fees Per Year
Domestic Students | |||
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Year | Tuition | Fees | Total |
Year 1 | $4,066 | $1,327 | $5,393 |
Year 2 | $4,066 | $1,327 | $5,393 |
Year 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Year 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Year 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | $8,131 | $2,655 | $10,786 |
Note: Fees are subject to change. Some programs have fees for supplies and equipment that aren’t included in the estimate. To get an idea of what you’ll pay to study at CapU, try out our Tuition & Fees Estimator.
Total program credits: 60.00
Program Notes
Students who achieve a minimum grade of B in the following courses will receive credit from the School of Business:
-BTEC 117 and BTEC 217 may substitute for BFIN 141;
-BTEC 125 and BTEC 126 may substitute for BCPT 123 and a business elective;
-upon completion of the Accounting Assistant program, BTEC 211 may substitute for CMNS 220.
Note: BTEC 252 is equivalent to BADM 106
Important Dates
Application Dates
Oct 6, 2020 - Sep 7, 2021
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Jul 5, 2021
Fee Payment Deadline
Aug 24, 2021 4:00 PM
Note: Dates are subject to change.
How to apply
- Check the admissions requirements.
- Check the application and document deadlines for your program.
- Complete and submit your application through EducationPlannerBC.
- Upload all your required/supporting official documents.
- Pay your application fee.
- Admissions will review your application and contact you.
Admission Requirements
Admission Notes
Please note: Applicants who do not have the math admission requirements for the diploma may apply for the Accounting Assistant Certificate. The certificate is the first year of the diploma and includes BTEC 115. With a minimum B- in BTEC 115, students may then continue on to the diploma.
For the official publication of programs, course descriptions and admission requirements please view the Capilano University Calendar (pdf).
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Have questions about this program?
Applied Business Programs
Accounting Assistant and Retail Business Fundamentals 604 984 4959 abt@capilanou.ca
Student Information Services
604 984 4900 604 984 1798 (fax) Birch Building, room BR230 registration@capilanou.ca