Accounting degree (BCom)
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom - Accounting Option)
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A four-year business degree providing comprehensive accounting, finance, and auditing coursework for accounting careers.
Ways to get this paid for
Government money that can cover this course. Check who qualifies before you pay.
Free adult upgrading
FreeGrade 11 and 12 courses and English classes are free at public colleges and school districts. This covers the Grade 11 and 12 prerequisite courses, not the program itself.
Canada Training Credit
Half your tuition back, up to $5,000 in your lifeFederal tax credit. $250 a year builds up from age 26. Claim it on your tax return.
THE ROUTE
How this program works, step by step
Grade 11 to the job. Open any step to see what is inside.
The route (8 steps)
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STEP BY STEP
Step by step
The same route as the map, as a list.
Step 1 of 8
Grade 11
⏱ 1 school year- General BC secondary school curriculum and coursework at the Grade 11 level.
Step 2 of 8
Grade 12
⏱ 1 school year- High school graduation with English 12 and Pre-Calculus 12 (competitive averages typically 88%+)
- Calculus 12 recommended
- English 12. Requirement varies by school (University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, University of Victoria, and 2 others). Strictest requirement: C.
- Pre-Calculus 12. Requirement varies by school (University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, University of Victoria, and 2 others). Strictest requirement: C.
- Competitive Grade 11 and 12 overall academic average (typically 88%+)
Step 3 of 8
What you need to get in
- UBC Sauder or SFU Beedie supplemental personal profile and video interview
- Mandatory Sauder online video interview and personal profile application
- Quantitative and Analytical skills requirement fulfilled through senior mathematics
- Beedie supplemental application including extracurricular activities, work experience, and written answers
- Gustavson supplemental application including resume and personal statement essays
Step 4 of 8
How to apply
- Apply online through university undergraduate admissions by January 15
- Submit self-reported grades and official high school transcripts
- Complete business school video interview and personal profile responses
Step 5 of 8
Accounting degree (BCom)
⏱ 4 years- 4-year undergraduate business degree (120 credits)
- Core business courses in finance, marketing, organizational behavior, and operations
- Specialized accounting major fulfilling all 14 CPA preparatory course requirements directly
- Accounting case competitions, business workshops, and optional paid co-op work terms
Step 6 of 8
Where to take it
⏱ 5 schools in BC- Kwantlen Polytechnic University — 4 years (About $2,500 per level)
- Simon Fraser University — 4 years (Tuition not yet verified)
- Thompson Rivers University — 4 years (About $1,900 per level)
- University of British Columbia — 4 years (About $6,200 per year)
- University of Victoria — 4 years (About $6,600 per year)
Step 7 of 8
Exams and registration after
- Direct admission into the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP)
Step 8 of 8
Leads to: Accountant
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(5 schools)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
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Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.