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.
How long
4 Years
Cost
Not published
Schools
5 in BC
🏫Where you can take this: 5 schools
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)
1Grade 11 Preparation
2Grade 12 Graduation
3Admissions & Prerequisites
4Application Process
5Program Curriculum
6Where to Take It
7Licensing & Certification
8Career Destination
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STEP BY STEP
Step by step
The same route as the map, as a list.
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Step 1 of 8
Grade 11
⏱ 1 School Year- General BC secondary school curriculum and coursework at the Grade 11 level.
2
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 Studies 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%+)
- Quantitative and Analytical skills requirement fulfilled through senior mathematics
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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
- Beedie supplemental application including extracurricular activities, work experience, and written answers
- Gustavson supplemental application including resume and personal statement essays
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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
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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
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Step 6 of 8
Where to take it
⏱ 5 schools in BC- Kwantlen Polytechnic University — 4 years (Not published)
- Simon Fraser University — 4 years (Not published)
- Thompson Rivers University — 4 years (Not published)
- University of British Columbia — 4 years (Not published)
- University of Victoria — 4 years (Not published)
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Step 7 of 8
Exams and registration after
- Direct admission into the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP)
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Step 8 of 8
Leads to: Accountant
- Explore Accountant wages, job outlook, and career pathways
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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Duration4 years
TuitionNot published
DeliveryHybrid
“Melville School of Business 4-year BBA degree fulfilling all 14 CPA Western School of Business entrance prerequisite courses with optional co-op.”
🎓
Duration4 years
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Beedie School of Business undergraduate accounting major delivering comprehensive CPA preparatory coursework and paid co-op work terms.”
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Duration4 years
TuitionNot published
DeliveryHybrid
“Bob Gaglardi School of Business BBA degree offered on campus in Kamloops and through TRU Open Learning with CPA-accredited course equivalents.”
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Duration4 years
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Premier undergraduate business program at UBC Sauder providing full coverage of CPA prerequisite courses, corporate finance, and accounting audit.”
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Duration4 years
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Peter B. Gustavson School of Business degree featuring mandatory co-op work terms and complete CPA prerequisite curriculum pathways.”