This program qualifies for Seneca's Life of a Credit policy. This policy will allow you to transfer your credits earned in the past 10 years toward this program.
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Accounting & Finance (ACF)
Campus
Duration
6 Semesters (3 Years)Credential Awarded
Ontario College Advanced DiplomaSchool
Seneca BusinessProgram and course delivery
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.
About the Program
In this three-year advanced diploma program, you will develop in-depth technical knowledge of financial accounting, cost and managerial accounting, taxation, financial management, auditing and technology applications.
As a student of this program, you must maintain:
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 during your first year
- Achieve a minimum of B grade in program course ACC220
Without fulfilment of the above requirements, you may be asked to withdraw from the program and transfer to other accounting programs such as the two-year Accounting program. |
Life of Credit
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Sage ERP
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access database
- Microsoft Dynamics
Work Experience
Optional Co-op
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters. In programs with limited co-op opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position. |
Program Availability
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| May 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Sept. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Jan. 2026 | Newnham | Open |
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| May 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Sept. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Jan. 2026 | Newnham | Open |
International students: review Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility before choosing program and course delivery.
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
Your Career
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options you can explore:
Professional Certification
Assuming all grade requirements are met, as an ACF graduate:
- You may choose to pursue the Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation by transferring into semester 6 of the Honours Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting & Finance (BACF) program.
- You will be eligible for exemptions for ACCA Papers F1 and F4.
Accreditation
Sustainability
We’ve made a bold commitment to embed principles of sustainability into every business program we offer.
Learn more about Seneca Business’s commitment to sustainability.
Global Learning and Engagement Opportunity
As a student in this program you have the chance to explore global learning opportunities through Global Learning and Engagement. Gain a global perspective and develop new skills for personal, professional, and academic growth – at Seneca or abroad.
What Our Graduates Say
Stacy-Ann Stephenson
Graduate, Accounting & Finance
“My experience at Seneca has exceeded my expectations. The professors are knowledgeable in each of their disciplines and incorporated real life examples to engage discussions and enhance our learning.”