Accounting
By combining the conceptual and quantitative elements of accounting while promoting the integration of theory and practice, the graduate diploma in accounting provides graduates with a systemic understanding of knowledge of financial accounting and managerial accounting, fulfilling the requirements of professional accounting standards defined by CPA Canada Competency Map for the first four modules of the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP). Students will develop the technical, analytical, evaluative and leadership and communication skills needed for a successful career in accounting and related management areas.
Administrative Staff
Chair
Davar Rezania (209 MAC, Ext. 54257)
drezania@uoguelph.ca
Graduate Program Coordinator
Sandra Scott (202 MAC, Ext. 52709)
sjscott@uoguelph.ca
Graduate Program Assistant Team
gdipacct@uoguelph.ca
Graduate Faculty
This list may include Regular Graduate Faculty, Associated Graduate Faculty and/or Graduate Faculty from other universities.
Ron Baker
B.Comm. Laurentian, MBA Athabasca, PhD Birmingham (UK), CPA, CMA - Associate Professor
Graduate Faculty
Sonia Dhaliwal
B.Comm., Ryerson, MTax Waterloo, CPA, CA - Assistant Professor
Associated Graduate Faculty
Peter Ghattas
B.Sc. Assiut, M.Sc. Central Florida, PhD Southampton - Assistant Professor
Graduate Faculty
Louise Hayes
B.Sc., MBA British Columbia, PhD Waterloo, CPA, CA - Associate Professor
Graduate Faculty
Kalinga Jagoda
B.Sc. Moratuwa (Sri Lanka), PhD Western Sydney (Australia), CPA, CMA - Professor
Graduate Faculty
Philippe Lassou
MBA Senegal, M.Sc., PhD Birmingham - Associate Professor
Graduate Faculty
Jing Lu
B.Eng. Shanghai, MBA Sungkyunkwan, PhD Calgary, CFA - Associate Professor
Graduate Faculty
Davar Rezania
M.Sc. Utrecht, MBA Derby, PhD Ramon Llull, CPA, CMA - Associate Professor and Chair
Graduate Faculty
Sandra Scott
B.Sc. Toronto, MBA McMaster, CPA, CA, CFA - Associate Professor
Graduate Faculty
Daniela Senkl
B.Sc., M.Sc. Graz (Austria), PhD Hamburg (Germany) - Assistant Professor
Graduate Faculty
Sara Wick
BA Wilfrid Laurier, MBA York, PhD Wilfrid Laurier CPA, CA - Assistant Professor
Graduate Faculty
Graduate Diploma in Accounting
Admission Requirements
Applicants for this admission to this program must have an overall average of at least 70% from an undergraduate degree program, plus subject area coverage equivalent to that required for entry into the CPA Professional Education Program.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Accounting program, graduates will have the capacity to:
- Integrate and apply accounting knowledge and professional standards to problems in the field.
- Develop specialized knowledge in two of four fields identified in the CPA elective modules: performance management, finance, assurance or taxation.
- Identify, select and analyze accounting problems to propose evidence-based recommendations.
- Develop an ethical and professional approach when working in an accounting context.
- Communicate accounting analyses effectively to various stakeholders with reference to CPA standards, through well-written documents and presentations.
Program Requirements
Students must complete four courses, two core and two electives for a total of 2.0 credits. Students pursuing a professional accounting designation should visit the Department of Management website for links to the requirements for each designation. The program is offered during the summer term.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Core Courses | ||
ACCT*6100 | Integrated Cases I | 0.50 |
ACCT*6200 | Integrated Cases II | 0.50 |
Electives | ||
ACCT*6300 | Taxation | 0.50 |
ACCT*6500 | Assurance | 0.50 |