Overview
The Bachelor of Accounting program offers an academic credential leading to a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Choose between part-time Flexible Learning or full-time day stream options. Apply today to develop essential technical, communication, and problem-solving skills for success in the accounting field.
If you have completed a BCIT Accounting, Finance, or Financial Planning diploma, you can earn your Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) at BCIT. This degree will provide you with an academic credential leading to a CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation, a MPAcc (Master of Professional Accounting), or an MBA program.
Students completing this program will acquire the key technical, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills demanded by employers.
The BCIT model: fast, flexible and effective
BCIT’s Bachelor of Accounting is offered as:
- Flexible Learning: The flexible part-time program allows you to maintain your career and study at the same time. You can register course by course, and apply for admission to the program any time.
Or
- Full-Time Day Stream: This program is offered on a full-time basis for those students who want to accelerate their completion of the program. The program starts every September and January.
International study
BCIT offers a number of international study opportunities that helps students gain a global perspective of the economy, culture, government, and everyday life of the country they study in. You could participate in a summer field school or complete an international degree. Learn more about studying abroad.
Accredited program
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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Entrance Requirements
Application processing
Full-time
This program is open to applications:
- January 2nd* to March 31st* for the Fall (September) intake
- June 1st* to November 15th* for the Winter (January) intake
*or next business day
Part-time
This program is open to applications beginning:
- February 1st* for the January intake
- May 1st* for the April intake
- October 1st* for the September intake
Entrance requirements
Full-time: Competitive Entry
This program has a two-step admission process. Applicants must meet all entrance requirements to be considered. All applications will be reviewed by the program area at the application deadline. Admission is competitive and will be offered to the most qualified applicants.
Due to the extensive content covered in the BCIT Accounting and Finance Diploma programs, the majority of students accepted into the Bachelor of Accounting have completed a BCIT diploma. If the applicant has completed a diploma at another institution, they should email an unofficial pdf copy of their transcript to bachelor_accounting@bcit.ca for review by the department before proceeding with the application process.
Applicants who are currently enrolled in a Diploma must be on track to complete all entrance requirements prior to the start of the intake that they are applying for.
Part-time:
This program has a two-step admission process. Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis.
Step 1 for all applicants: Pre-entry assessment by the department
Applicants are required to complete a pre-entry assessment form to have their education assessed by the program area:
- Complete Part A and B of the Pre-Entry Assessment form [PDF]
- Save the form as a PDF document and email it as an attachment to bachelor_accounting@bcit.ca
- A program representative will contact you with instructions regarding next steps. In some cases, you may be asked to attend a program information session or to meet with the program head. You may be required to complete a bridging program or upgrade your marks in specific prerequisite courses before you can apply.
You can apply once you have a completed pre-entry assessment form signed by the program head and have completed any necessary bridging or upgrading courses. The completed pre-entry assessment form must be uploaded to your application to be considered for entry.
Step 2 for all applicants: Meet the following entrance requirements
- English language proficiency: Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
- Post secondary education: A BCIT Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Financial Planning, or an equivalent diploma from another institution* with a minimum GPA of 70% and a minimum average of 65%** in the following second year subject sequences:
- FMGT 3110 and 4110 (Intermediate Financial Accounting 1 & 2)
- FMGT 3210 and 4210 (Cost & Managerial Accounting 1 & 2)
- FMGT 3310 and 4310 (Auditing 1 & 2)***
- FMGT 3410 and 4410 (Taxation 1 & 2)
- FMGT 3510 and 4510 (Corporate Finance 1 & 2)
- FMGT 4710 or 4720 (Advanced Computer Applications 2)
*BCIT will assess diplomas from other institutions for equivalency on an individual basis. Bridging courses may be required.
**Applicants with an average between 62% and 65% in no more than two second year subject sequences will be considered to have met this entrance requirement.
***Graduates of the BCIT Finance or Financial Planning diploma programs are not required to complete FMGT 3310 and 4310 as prerequisites for the Bachelor of Accounting.
Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand will require a comprehensive evaluation of their credentials by the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES). Credential evaluation reports from other Canadian services may be considered. These reports must include course-by-course evaluations and GPA calculations.
All students are required to have access to computer equipment with the capacity to perform the research, computing and processing functions required by each of the courses in the program.
International applicants
The full-time delivery option is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.
The part-time delivery option is available to international students who currently have a valid status in Canada. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.
The optional Workplace Education courses, FMGT 7610 and FMGT 7620, are not available to international students.
Apply to program
To submit your application:
- Include proof of meeting all entrance requirements.
- Convert all transcripts and supporting documents to PDF files.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.
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Scheduled Intakes
Full-time: January and September each year
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
myCommunication
Within two business days of submitting your completed application, BCIT will send a message to your personal and myBCIT email addresses. All correspondence regarding your application will be posted to your online myCommunication account at my.bcit.ca. We will send you an email when a new message is posted. It is important to watch for these emails or regularly check your account online.
You can expect to receive communication concerning the status of your application within four weeks.
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Costs & Supplies
Bring your own device
Students are required to have their own laptop. Please refer to the Bring Your Own Device Specifications [PDF] for requirements.
Laptop costs vary depending on the configuration chosen, but will likely range from approximately $1,000 to $2,000.
Tuition fees
Full-time Studies
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Flexible Learning
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information on domestic and international tuitions.
Financial assistance
Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards.
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Courses
Program matrix
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1. Required Courses: | Credits | ||
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FMGT 7910 | The Business Environment | 3.0 | |
FMGT 8911 | Strategic Performance Management | 3.0 | |
2. Complete six courses from the following list of electives: | Credits | ||
FMGT 7121 | Advanced Accounting | 3.0 | |
FMGT 7210 | Advanced Management Accounting | 3.0 | |
FMGT 7310 | Advanced Auditing | 3.0 | |
FMGT 7410 | Taxation of Close Corporations | 3.0 | |
FMGT 7510 | Advanced Finance | 3.0 | |
FMGT 7520 | Business Valuation | 3.0 | |
FMGT 7710 | Management Information Systems | 3.0 | |
FMGT 8121 | Contemporary Issues in Accounting | 3.0 | |
FMGT 8610 | Independent Technical Studies Abroad 1 | 3.0 | |
FMGT 8620 | Independent Technical Studies Abroad 2 | 3.0 | |
3. General Education (36.0 credits): | Credits | ||
Mandatory Courses: |
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LIBS 7001 | Critical Reading and Writing | 3.0 | |
LIBS 7002 | Applied Ethics* | 3.0 | |
*or equivalent applied ethics course | |||
Elective Courses:
Students must achieve these elective credits in accordance with the Bachelor of Accounting General Education Requirements [PDF]. |
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4. Optional Work Term (available to full-time domestic students only): | Credits | ||
FMGT 7610 | Workplace Education Workterm 1 | 16.0 | |
FMGT 7620 | Workplace Education Workterm 2 | 16.0 | |
Total Credits: | 60.0 |
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Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
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Program Details
Full-time day program
Admitted students will be offered four specific Advanced Technical Specialty courses each term.
These courses are normally held on Mondays to Fridays, any time between 8:30am and 5:30pm. The students will be responsible for registering and completing the General Education courses on their own.
Program length
Full-time students will complete the Advanced Technical Specialty courses over two semesters: Fall and Winter. The General Education courses can be completed before or after the required Advanced Technical Specialty courses.
The maximum time to complete this program is seven years.
Program delivery
In person: Both full-time and part-time programs are delivered on campus.Program location
Full-time and Part-time:
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
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Graduating & Jobs
Graduates of the Bachelor of Accounting degree have several options for further education and professional development opportunities.
Further education options
- CPA – Charted Professional Accountants Designation
- MPAcc – Master of Professional Accounting (University of Saskatchewan)
- BCIT – Business Analytics Graduate Certificate
- BCIT – Forensic Investigation(Crime and Intelligence Analysis Option)
This program leads to middle management and senior management positions in a variety of roles including public practice, corporate accounting, and government entities.
Testimonials
“I had the opportunity to attend an event for BCIT Accounting alumni who recently passed the CFE and I could not be a more proud alumni of such a tremendous school! Thank you BCIT for being there every step of the way!”
Poonam Deol, Senior Associate at PwC
“When I started my post-secondary education, my choices were all over the place. I always wanted to do best in life and that is why I choose BCIT. It provided the required training, offered flexibility in my learning path, and created a perfect platform to complete my degree and assisted me in obtaining one of the most esteemed accounting designations – Chartered Accountant (CA).”
Ankur Merwaha, CA. Senior Accountant, Assurance Services BDO Canada LLP
“My education at BCIT gave me the skills I needed to succeed and put me on the path to realizing my educational and career goals in a highly competitive business environment.”
Gianni Veltri, Senior Accountant, KPMG LLP
Graduate employment outcomes
The BCIT student outcomes report presents summary findings from the annual survey of former students administered by BC Stats one to two years after graduation. These reports combine the last three years of available results for the 2021-2023 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2020-2022 graduates and for Degree 2019-2021 graduates. The reports are organized into three-page summaries containing information on graduates’ labour market experiences and opinions regarding their education. More detailed information can be accessed at the BC Student Outcomes website.
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MJ Kim
Degree Program Administrator, Bachelor of Accounting
604-432-8577 | mj_kim@bcit.ca
Jennifer Kerr
Program Head, Bachelor of Accounting
604-451-6759 | Jennifer_Kerr@bcit.ca
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