Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Financial accounting supervisor
- Divisional and corporate accountant
- Accounting analyst
- Cost accountant
Professional Accounting Practice (PRA)
Campus
Duration
3 Semesters (12 Months)Credential Awarded
Ontario College Graduate CertificateSchool
Seneca BusinessProgram and course delivery
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid 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.
About the Program
This graduate certificate program is a fast-track option for four-year degree graduates to pursue a career in accounting. This program is open to students with minimal existing knowledge of accounting. The program will provide you with all required Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) preparatory-level courses. Upon successful completion of the courses, you will be eligible to register for the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).
You will study financial and management accounting, tax, information systems, audit, finance and economics. You will develop your analytical and interpretation skills to make sound ethical decisions.
You will be introduced to the modern technological environment of business using spreadsheets (Excel), database software (Access) and integrated database application technologies (ERP) through exposure to accounting software packages). You will also gain industry exposure through research, case studies and projects.
The PRA full-time option is accelerated to fast-track students into the CPA program. If you are interested in completing the PRA program on a part-time basis or individual course-by-course basis for more flexibility, please see part-time options available.
Skills
Communications
Analytical thinking
Decision-making
Budgeting
Program Availability
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2025 | 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
As a graduate of this program, assuming you have met the minimum grade requirement, you will have:
- completed the equivalent of the 14 preparatory courses required for admission to the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP®)
- eligibility for ACCA exemptions
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.