Students are ready to contribute to (as individuals or in a team): • spreadsheets, databases and accounting software entry and management • advise business owners and managers on business decisions• perform accounting transactions in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) financial accounting • financial analysis and management of accounting. Suitable positions for these students include: • Audit Associate • Accounting Analyst • Accounts Payable or Receivables Clerk • Junior Accountant • Financial Analyst

Students' abilities include:

1. Record financial transactions in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships, private enterprises, publicly accountable enterprises and non-profit organizations.

2. Prepare and present financial statements, reports and other documents in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships and private enterprises.

3. Contribute to strategic decision-making by applying advanced management accounting concepts.

4. Prepare individuals' and Canadian-controlled private corporations’ income tax returns and individuals’ basic tax planning in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.

5. Analyze and evaluate organizational structures and the interdependence of functional areas and contribute to the development of strategies which positively impact financial performance.

6. Analyze and evaluate, within a Canadian context, the impact of economic variables, legislation, ethics, technological advances and the environment on an organization’s operations.

7. Analyze and evaluate an organization's internal control system, taking risk management into account.

8. Contribute to strategic decision-making by applying advanced financial management concepts.

9. Co-ordinate the planning, implementation, management and evaluation of team projects by applying project management principles.