Bachelor of Applied Business Administration Accounting

The Bachelor of Applied Business Administration (Accounting) program offers an opportunity to advance your career in accounting through a curriculum designed to enhance your knowledge and skills. This post-diploma applied degree program is available full-time, providing you with the expertise you need to excel in the accounting field or some finance roles. Practical learning from experienced faculty Learn from faculty members with real-world accounting experience. They will guide you through courses that include taxation, advanced management and financial accounting, auditing, and leadership. Throughout the program, you'll achieve various outcomes essential for success in the business and accounting fields. These include using financial and accounting principles and applying mathematical formulae and statistical calculations to support business functions. Ethical and legal foundations You'll learn to model the ethical expectations of the accounting profession and understand the principles of the Canadian legal system and fundamental laws governing business ownership and transactions. Embracing technology Integrating information and communication technology for efficient business practices is crucial in today's digital age. The program equips you with the skills to leverage technology effectively and make informed decisions using audit methods. Communication, strategy and research skills Effective communication is a key skill you'll acquire, enabling you to convey information, present sound arguments, and reliably conduct accurate analysis. To thrive in a global business environment requires an integrative and strategic mindset. You will develop the capacity for independent research and critical evaluation of information. You'll also gain experience in teamwork within increasingly complex environments. Professionalism The program emphasizes operating within the boundaries of professional bodies and following regulatory requirements. You will learn to maintain the highest standards of accounting professionalism. You'll develop personal skills and professional behaviours for effective management practices and be able to demonstrate responsible leadership within complex and dynamic environments. A path to the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) program The program consists of ten academic courses followed by two semesters of Directed Field Studies. During your field studies, you secure your own paid work placement, gaining hands-on experience in a real-world setting. Students completing this program after graduating from SAIT's Business Administration diploma - Accounting major will have the prerequisite courses required to enter the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Professional Education Program (PEP), opening doors to exciting career opportunities in the world of accounting. If you completed your diploma outside of SAIT, we recommend visiting the CPA Alberta website to learn more about PEP prerequisites including which ones you would complete in this applied degree program.