Degree Entrance Scholarship Available
Once you’ve applied for admission to this program, we’ll automatically consider you for this award.
Duration
3 yrs (6 semesters)
Co-op | 3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
(Brampton)
Hazel McCallion Campus
(Mississauga)
-
Overview
-
Courses
-
Admission Requirements
-
Careers
-
Co-op
-
Degree Completion
-
Learning Outcomes
-
Internship
-
Fees & Financial Aid
-
FAQs
-
Labs and Technology
-
Financial Planning Certification
-
Professional Sales Certificate
-
Program Transition
-
Earn your Masters degree
-
Transfer Opportunities
-
Clinical Placements
-
Specializations
-
Articulation Agreements
-
Mission
-
Field Placements
Find out how Sheridan programs will be delivered next semester: View Winter 2023 Program Delivery Modes.
Advanced preparation for your career in accounting.
Program Overview
Learn how accounting supports business
Businesses rely on accountants to monitor their performance, compliance and financial health. Your first year will involve common curriculum shared by all business administration students, providing you with an understanding of how companies work. Topics of study include communications, finance, human resources and marketing — all areas of business you’ll impact as an accountant.
Specialize your skills through electives
Study advanced accounting principles that aren't covered in our two-year Business Accounting program! In your final year, you can master skills essential for employment in the field's more demanding positions. You'll take more specialized accounting courses, including audit and taxation. You'll also have the flexibility to choose several accounting electives based on your interests.
Optional accounting co-op placement
Enjoy the opportunity to earn while you learn! All advanced diploma students have the option of gaining more than 1,000 hours of work experience through a co-op work term. Co-op is a competitive program and you’ll need to meet certain academic requirements to participate. Connections you build during your work term may lead to employment opportunities after you graduate.
Learn from industry experts
Sheridan’s accounting professors are actively involved in the industry, presenting at conferences and contributing to publications of accounting textbooks and articles. Many also hold the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) designation and maintain strong ties with the business community, which may assist you with obtaining a co-op work term.
Graduate halfway towards your degree
Interested in pursuing your Chartered Professional Accountant designation? As a graduate of this program, you could be just two years away from obtaining the degree you’ll need for entry into the CPA’s Professional Education Program (PEP). Our Degree Completion program allows you to apply your diploma credits towards the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting degree.
Work towards the globally recognized ACCA designation
This program is recognized by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) as an accredited program.
When you graduate from your 3-year Business Administration – Accounting advanced diploma at Sheridan, you'll receive the following ACCA Qualification credits:
- Business and Technology (BT)
- Management Accounting (MA)
- Financial Accounting (FA)
- Corporate and Business Law (LW)
Learn more about studying the ACCA Qualification at Sheridan College.
Pursue the CMA's Chartered Marketer program
This program meets the educational prerequisite needed for entry to the Canadian Marketing Association's (CMA) Chartered Marketer program.
Study in Brampton or Mississauga for your first two years
All courses in the first and second year of Sheridan’s Business Administration – Accounting advanced diploma program are offered at both our Davis Campus in Brampton and our Hazel McCallion Campus (HMC) in Mississauga. Third-year courses are taught exclusively at HMC.
Book a campus tour
Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Courses
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
-
Semester 1
CODE TITLE CREDITS ACCG 16971 Introductory Accounting 1 3 MKTG 19439 Marketing 1 3 HRMT 16127 Human Resource Management 1 3 APPL 19402 Computer Applications for Business 3 COMM 12423 Business Communication 1 3 MATH 16269 Business Mathematics 1 3 Total credits: 18
-
Semester 2
CODE TITLE CREDITS ACCG 17937 Introductory Accounting 2 3 ECON 13936 Microeconomics 3 FINA 11079 Finance 3 APPL 23727 Computer Applications for Financial Management 1 3 COMM 28883 Business Communication 2 3 General Education Course (Open) 3 Total credits: 18
-
Semester 3
CODE TITLE CREDITS ACCG 21627 Intermediate Accounting 1A 3 APPL 30275 Taxation Software Applications 3 ACCG 23626 Cost & Managerial Accounting 1A 3 FINA 21048 Corporate Finance 1A 3 ECON 22358G Macroeconomics 3 COWT 10022 Co-op Education Forum General Education Course (Open) 3 Total credits: 18
CODE TITLE CREDITS COWT 19999 Co-op Work Term 1 -
Semester 4
CODE TITLE CREDITS ACCG 21646 Intermediate Accounting 1B 3 APPL 25360 Accounting Software Applications 3 ACCG 20478 Cost & Managerial Accounting 1B 3 FINA 28027 Corporate Finance 1B 3 BUSM 25540 Business Law for Accountants 3 INFO 31787 Accounting Information Systems 3 Total credits: 18
CODE TITLE CREDITS COWT 20799 Co-op Work Term 2 -
Semester 5
CODE TITLE CREDITS ACCG 35141 Intermediate Accounting 2A 3 ACCG 36913 Auditing 1A 3 ACCG 34780 Taxation 1A 3 MGMT 28081 Project Management in Business 3 BUSM 35436 Business Cases 3 General Education Course (Open) 3 Total credits: 18
CODE TITLE CREDITS COWT 39207 Co-op Work Term 3 -
Semester 6
CODE TITLE CREDITS ACCG 30624 Intermediate Accounting 2B 3 ACCG 31709 Auditing 1B 3 ACCG 30699 Taxation 1B 3 Plus three of the following:
CODE TITLE CREDITS MATH 29875 Statistical Methods/Analysis 3 ACCG 20009 Fundamentals of Payroll Accounting 3 FINA 20146 Introduction to Corporate Responsibility Management 3 BUSM 25288 Leadership Development 3 INFO 32680 Accounting Data Analytics 3 ACCG 35483 Intermediate Managerial Accounting 3 Total credits: 18
Courses subject to change.
Find course details:
Book a campus tour
Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Admission Requirements
Program Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
- One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U), minimum 60%
plus
- Mathematics, Grade 12 (C or U) or mathematics, Grade 11 (M or U*) * MBF3C does not meet this requirement.
- Minimum 65% overall average required for PBUSP, PBUSA, PBSAA
- Minimum 70% overall average required for PBSAC
or
Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses).
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be advised individually regarding other related programs.
Transferring from an Ontario College
Business students who have successfully completed one or two years of their program can easily transfer their credits to another college in the province. A system-wide agreement is in place at Sheridan and other colleges, permitting students to transfer among all college business programs across Ontario. The agreement means that business students in programs such as Business General, Human Resources, Accounting and Marketing will receive full credit for their completed courses. Given the high enrolment of business programs, these pathways provide additional flexibility for a significant number of students. Interested students should apply at ontariocolleges.ca using the appropriate program entry level at the new college. For more information, email infosheridan@sheridancollege.ca
English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan’s English proficiency requirements.
Book a campus tour
Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Career Opportunities
With an advanced diploma in Business Administration – Accounting, you'll be qualified to work in administrative and managerial accounting roles.
Potential career opportunities include:
- Accounting Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Intermediate Accountant
- Accounting Consultant
- Auditor
- Accounts Receivable Manager
- Payroll and Benefits Administrator
- Cost Accountant
Book a campus tour
Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Co-op
Students enter this program in either the Co-op or non-Co-op program. Continuation in the Co-op program is conditional on maintaining the established minimum required academic standard. The program-specific academic standard required for participation in Co-op can be found here: Academic Standards for Co-op and Internship. If there are seats available, students in the non-Co-op program may have the opportunity to apply to the Co-op program at the end of first year. This would be a competitive process with limited seats available. Students in the Co-op program are eligible to complete three Co-op work terms prior to graduation.
Co-operative Education is a form of work-integrated learning that links classroom learning with paid or unpaid work experience within a professional environment. Co-op work terms are related specifically to the academic studies of each student. The work terms provide an opportunity to learn by doing. You’ll apply theory to practice, develop a meaningful view of the working world, and cultivate an awareness of yourself as a professional.
Students receive in-class and 1-on-1 career education support to help prepare for the work term. The Co-op component is delivered by Sheridan’s Co-operative Education Office, which facilitates over 1,800 Co-op/Internship work terms per year Sheridan-wide.
Learn more about Cooperative Education and Internships at Sheridan.
Book a campus tour
Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Degree Completion
If you have a two-year Ontario business diploma or a three-year Ontario business advanced diploma with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, you may be eligible for one of our Degree Completion programs.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to apply your diploma credits toward a Sheridan degree.
Degree Completion allows you to:
✔ Build on your diploma
✔ Get your degree in less time
✔ Advance your career
Book a campus tour
Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Record financial transactions in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships, private enterprises, publicly accountable enterprises and non-profit organizations.
- Prepare and present financial statements, reports and other documents in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships and private enterprises.
- Contribute to strategic decision-making by applying advanced management accounting concepts.
- Prepare individuals' and Canadian-controlled private corporations' income tax returns and individuals' basic tax planning in compliance with relevant legislation and regulation.
- Analyze and evaluate organizational structures and the interdependence of functional areas, and contribute to the development of strategies which positively impact financial performance.
- Analyze and evaluate, within a Canadian context, the impact of economic variables, legislation, ethics, technological advances and the environment on a organization's operations.
- Analyze and evaluate an organization's internal control system, taking risk management into account.
- Contribute to strategic decision-making by applying advanced financial management concepts.
- Co-ordinate the planning, implementation, management and evaluation of team projects by applying project management principles.
Book a campus tour
Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Internship
Book a campus tour
Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Program Fees
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2022–2023 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website.
Fees for Canadian students
$4,408.49
Fees for International students
$18,182.49Financial Aid & Awards
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
- Scholarships, awards and bursaries
- Work Study Assistance Program
International Entrance Scholarship
All new international students beginning their full-time postsecondary studies (ESL excluded) in Spring 2022, Fall 2022 or Winter 2023 semesters in Year 1 (Semester 1) will receive an entrance scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $2,000.
Bursaries for Grade 12 Students Pursuing Studies Toward a Career in Law
The annual Bursary Program for grade 12 students pursuing careers in the justice sector at an Ontario university or college is now open! Bursaries are offered by the Association of Justices of the Peace of Ontario (AJPO), the Association of Ontario Judges (AOJ) and the Ontario Superior Court Judges’ Association (OSCJA). Each association offers one bursary per year in each of their judicial regions for a total of 22 bursaries province-wide!
Applications close on May 27, 2022. Spread the word to students! Visit the Bursary web page for more information.
Book a campus tour
Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Frequently Asked Questions
Book a campus tour
Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Labs & Technology
Book a campus tour
Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Financial Planning Certification
Book a campus tour
Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Professional Sales Certificate
Book a campus tour
Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Program Transition
Book a campus tour
Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Earn your Masters degree
Book a campus tour
Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Transfer Opportunities
Book a campus tour
Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Clinical Placements
Book a campus tour
Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Computer Science Specializations
In our Honours Bachelor of Computer Science program, you'll learn foundational skills that prepare you to work in any area of computer science. But you’ll also have the chance to specialize in one of four emerging fields that interests you the most.
In the first year of the program, you’ll be introduced to each of these four fields: cloud computing, data analytics, game engineering, and network engineering.
Then, you’ll focus your studies on your selected specialization. You’ll take eight courses in your specialization of choice, gaining specific skills that are not taught in traditional diploma and degree programs. Your computer science specialization will give you a competitive advantage when you graduate.
You can specialize in one of the following fields:
-
Cloud Computing
Get a deeper understanding of cloud computing — the delivery of computing system resources such as software, databases, servers, data storage, and more — over the Internet. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of private, hybrid or public cloud delivery.
Specialized Courses
- Internet of Things
- Storage Systems
- Virtualization
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Distributed & Parallel Computing
- Security & Privacy in the Cloud
- Cloud Economics
- Cloud Monitoring & Governance
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Cloud Software Engineer: Develop large-scale production clouds.
- Cloud Developer: Create new cloud services and improve current cloud products.
- Cloud Automation Specialist: Design and implement automated technologies and processes that support your employer’s cloud offerings.
- Cloud Architect: Use software development and information technology skills to build hybrid DevOp platforms that leverage your employer’s web services, cloud and on-premise data centres.
- Systems Administrator – Cloud Operations: Automate, organize, monitor and maintain all of your employer’s cloud-based systems.
- Cloud Services Adviser: Sell and market various cloud solutions, such as Office 365 or Watson analytics.
-
Data Analytics
Learn how to apply statistical analysis, data mining and other advanced techniques to draw new and useful insights from large data sets. Confidently interpret and share information about the data patterns you discover.
Specialized Courses
- Business Processes
- Data Analysis & Visualization 1
- Big Data Management & Processing
- Data Analysis & Visualization 2
- Data Warehouse Design & Implementation
- Machine Learning Techniques
- Data Mining
- Business Communication
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Data Scientist: Perform data analysis and develop and implement predictive models.
- Data Architect: Design and implement big data solutions that support the Data Warehouse Environment (DWE).
- Data Analyst: Apply current technologies, concepts and methodologies to build development projects that integrate various data sources.
- Data Developer: Use Big Data architectures to migrate data from various databases, implement latest technologies and meet functional and technical requirements.
- Big Data Platform Engineer: Design, build and administer platforms that combine several big data applications and utilities within a single solution.
-
Game Engineering
Master the algorithmic, programming and mathematical techniques used to develop software components for computer games.
Specialized Courses
- Gameplay Programming 1
- Game Engine Architecture
- Gameplay Programming 2
- Computer Graphics & Animation
- Artificial Intelligence for Games
- Game Tools and Data-Driven Design
- Multiplayer Games
- Games in Emerging Technologies & Hardware
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Game Developer: Design new games, including art and animation, or write programs to implement a game.
- Gameplay Programmer: Enhance computer games with gameplay features that improve the user experience.
-
Network Engineering
Learn the specialized skills needed to plan, construct, optimize and manage the computer networks that businesses and organizations rely on every day.
Specialized Courses
- IP Engineering 1
- Network Access Technologies
- Network Service Applications
- IP Engineering 2
- Enterprise Network Operations
- IP Engineering 3
- Emerging Topics in Networking
- Internet Core Technologies
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Network Engineer: Design, install, maintain and support computer networks.
- Data Network Services: Troubleshoot computer network performance issues, analyze network traffic, plan capacity solutions and ensure service readiness.
- Network Quality Assurance Engineer: Perform manual and automatic quality assurance testing for networks.
-
Modelling, Simulation & Visualization
Learn how to develop effective simulation software using techniques such as discrete event modelling, continuous system modelling, probabilistic modelling and mathematical modelling.
Specialized Courses
- Introduction to Modelling & Simulation
- Mathematical Modelling
- Graphics and Visualization
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Modelling & Simulation Methods
- High Performance Software Design
- Advanced Graphics and Visualization
- Advanced Modelling and Simulation
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Medical Imaging Software Specialist: Evaluate existing technologies, develop and implement algorithms and conduct system-level engineering to analyze, visualize, manipulate and integrate medical image-based solutions.
- Data Visualization Specialist: Independently design, visualize and implement data visualization solutions using data visualization best practices.
- Imaging Programmer: Use advanced programming knowledge, template development environments and image processing software packages to process medical image data.
- Modelling Specialist: Perform predictive modelling and data mining (including the design, development, maintenance and implementation of models) to identify trends and outliers, apply statistical methods to the data and interpret the results, and develop and design clear and informative data visualizations.
Book a campus tour
Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Articulation Agreements
Book a campus tour
Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Program Mission
Our mission is to utilize harmonious, comprehensive and specialized training to empower our learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to demonstrate the Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice.
Program Vision
Our vision is to graduate highly-skilled life-long learners who uphold professional integrity and promote quality and safety in practice.
Critical Performance Statement
Upon graduation, students in Sheridan’s Pharmacy Technician diploma program will have demonstrated the ability to pursue the career of pharmacy technician and to practice safely in a community or hospital while adhering to the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians.
Book a campus tour
Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Field Placements
Book a campus tour
Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
3 yrs (6 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Program availability
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Full-time 3 years Program code: PBSAA
| Start date | Campus | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Davis Campus (Brampton) | Available |
| Jan 2023 | Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Available |
| Sep 2023 | Davis Campus (Brampton) | Available |
| Sep 2023 | Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Available |
| Jan 2024 | Davis Campus (Brampton) | Available |
| Jan 2024 | Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Available |
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Co-opFull-time 3 years Program code: PBSAC
| Start date | Campus | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Available |
Explore your future campus with a 360° virtual tour
Get to know the places and spaces that are part of the Sheridan experience.
Get a feel for your future
Find your fit and choose with confidence. Choosing the right education is a big decision. At Sheridan we’re committed to providing you with the learning, support and services you need to achieve your goals and reach your full potential. Take a look around, and please connect with us if you have any questions!
-
Check out our Digital Viewbook 2023–24
Learn about Sheridan’s campuses, programs, support services, alumni and more.
-
Sign up for a webinar
Join us for a webinar and get answers to those questions on your list.
-
Book a Campus Tour
In-person tours are offered at all three of Sheridan's campuses. Book your campus tour today!
You might also be interested in:
Not sure which program to take?
In 5 easy steps, discover your career preferences — then find programs that could be a great fit!
Have a question? Contact us.
We’re happy to help with any questions you may have. Give us a call at any of these numbers and select Option 4 after the prompt, or simply fill out the contact form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
905-845-9430 (Oakville/Mississauga)
905-459-7533 (Brampton)
Contact Centre hours of operation:
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
See Sheridan on Facebook See Sheridan on Twitter See Sheridan on Youtube