Professional Accounting – PAC2
Introduction
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Fanshawe is excited to announce that, beginning in January 2025, the Lawrence Kinlin School of Business will re-launch the Professional Accounting Graduate Certificate Program (PAC2). The PAC2 is a two-year program. Students will complete three academic semesters followed by a co-op work term. The program is designed for students with an existing degree looking for a career in professional accounting. Courses will be enriched with hands-on integrated technology applications and case studies based on real-world scenarios.
Further real-world industry exposure will be maximized with guest speakers and hands-on projects. The program is designed to integrate all course topics and to develop students’ critical thinking skills, research skills, and decision-making skills. The curriculum will be delivered in an in-class format with two intakes per year (January and September).
Unique Program Experiences
Students will develop specialized skills and knowledge of core accounting principles and extensively use Microsoft Excel and other industry-standard accounting software.
The PAC2 program is aligned with the Canadian Professional Accountant (CPA PREP) Preparatory requirements. Students who complete the CPA Preparatory courses and have a degree are eligible for admission to the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP). The PEP program is the final step towards becoming a CPA.
Toolkit
- Microsoft Excel
- Power BI
- Tableau
- CaseWare
- Profile Tax Software
Student Experience
Fanshawe Accounting Association
A student-run and faculty advised club that hosts several events throughout the school year, linking students to employers and also providing a valuable connection with the Canadian Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA). The FAA was awarded Club of the Year by the Fanshawe Student Union for 2022-23.
Events
Annual Networking event featuring guest speakers and dozens of partnered organizations.
Your Future Career
| Accounting Technician / Bookkeeping | Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, prepare financial statements, compile and support tax preparation and filing. |
| Cost Accountant | Complete variance analysis, support pricing decisions, develop and maintain accurate customer and product costing processes. |
| Financial Analyst | Create and review operating and capital budgets, provide financial analysis to support management decision-making process. |
Local Employers
- Fisher Corp
- MNP
- BDO
- EMCO
- NG Professionals
- Ford Keast
- Marcus & Associates
- Wilkerson Rogers
- CRA (Canada Revenue Agency)
- Davis Martindale
Your Future Path
To advance to the CPA’s Professional Education Program (PEP) program and the CPA credential, students need to complete an approved degree and the PREP courses.
Students graduating with the PAC2 credential will have successfully completed the CPA PREP course requirements.
To learn about the Professional Accounting program, including the description, admission requirements and courses, see the program website.
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