Undergraduate Program Calendar 2009|10

University Certificate in Advanced Accounting


Regulations amended effective September 1, 2009 Students complete the program regulations in effect at the time of their enrolment.

The University Certificate in Advanced Accounting is designed to build upon the knowledge and skills students developed in the University Certificate in Accounting. Thus, the University Certificate in Accounting (or its equivalent) is required for enrolment in the program. Students holding an undergraduate or graduate degree with a major in accounting may not enrol in this program. Transfer Credit completed more than 10 years ago in the following disciplines at the senior (300/400) level will not receive credit: ACCT, MGSC, LGST, MKTG, FNCE and TAXX. If you are currently working in the field and provide evidence of work being completed, this restriction will be waived. The University Certificate in Advanced Accounting is offered by Athabasca University's Faculty of Business, 1.800.468.6531, or e-mail. Program Plans Our online program plans can assist you in selecting the courses needed to fulfill your program requirements. Counselling Services offers an assessment website, "Mapping Your Future: Your Career and Athabasca University." Athabasca University has also developed program learning outcomes that describe the career options that may be available to you upon graduating.


	Total credits in the program	33

	Required credits	24

	Elective credits	9

	Residency requirement. A minimum of 15 credits must be obtained through Athabasca University.	15

	Graduation with Distinction or Great Distinction. At least 24 credits must be obtained through Athabasca University in order to be considered.	24

	Maximum Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) credits	6


	General certificate regulations

	Required Courses (24 credits)


ACCT 451	Advanced Financial Accounting	(3)
ACCT 454	Decision Analysis	(3)
ACCT 460	Principles of Auditing	(3)
CMIS 351	Management Information Systems* *CMA students please see Note below.	(3)
TAXX 301	Taxation I	(3)
FNCE 370	Overview of Corporate Finance	(3)
CMIS 455	Accounting Information Systems	(3)
MGSC 312	Statistics for Business and Economics	(3)



	Electives (Nine credits)

	Business and Administrative Studies courses at the senior (300/400) level. See recommendations below. Note: The courses selected may not include the two courses used as electives for the requirements of the UC:Accounting. Recommendations for professional accounting associations: CGA: Those wishing to pursue a CGA designation should select ACCT 453 and course(s) from the PACE level options (ACCT 465 (in development), FNCE 371, TAXX 401). CMA: Those wishing to pursue a CMA designation should select MKTG 396, MGSC 368 or MGSC 369, and ADMN 404. *Note: CMIS 245 is a prerequisite to CMIS 351. If you have not already completed a course equivalent to one of these prerequisite courses you may need to take it extra to this certificate. CA: Those wishing to pursue a CA designation should select FNCE 401, TAXX 401, and ACCT 453. For more details, visit the Professional Accounting Education website.


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