Student enrolled in a two-year Business Administration Program specializing in accounting requires a six-week nonpaid work term placement starting on May 6 and ending on June 14, 2024. Completion of this work term is a mandatory requirement for students to gradate at the end of June 2024.

Our Business Administration Accounting program prepares students to:

• Apply fundamental principles of accounting to various types of financial transactions and situations including a broad understanding of international accounting standards and practices
• Demonstrate proficiency in financial reporting that includes the preparation and analysis of financial statements for a range of businesses and organizations using both manual and computerized accounting systems
• Use a variety of software applications and tools, including accounting software, and spreadsheet programs to assist in preparing and analyzing financial statements
• Develop financial and budgetary plans based on varying business objectives, changing business environments, and underlying business assumptions including a solid understanding of income tax, payroll tax, and sales tax
• Make responsible and ethical accounting decisions that align with organizational values and effectively communicate to various stakeholders using both oral and written communications methods
• Exhibit the application of employability skills defined by the Conference Board of Canada to facilitate successful entry into the workplace and work collaboratively with team members from diverse backgrounds and skill sets to achieve common goals

Students will complete six weeks in industry where they are expected to learn, develop, and demonstrate the high standards of behavior and performance expected in the work environment. Throughout the work exposure experience, students will apply the skills and knowledge learned in courses in the Accounting Diploma programs. They will also further develop employability skills such as working independently, team building, customer service, work ethic, attitude, and accountability, further enhancing their personal growth.