OVERVIEW

Program Overview

The Business – Accounting two-year diploma program provides you with a solid background in basic accounting concepts and practices, as well as broad-based business skills related to accounting application software, spreadsheets and databases, economics, communications, law and taxation. This rigorous learning experience will enable you to build and demonstrate the skills you need to work in the field of accounting.

FULL DESCRIPTION

The Business – Accounting two-year diploma in Toronto provides you with a solid background in basic accounting concepts and practices, as well as broad-based business skills related to accounting application software, spreadsheets and databases, economics, communications, law and taxation. This rigorous learning experience will enable you to build and demonstrate the skills you need to work in the field of accounting.

These industry-ready skills include:

• processing common business transactions
• preparing reports on an organization's financial performance
• preparing financial budgets and plans to support management decisions
• analyzing operating performance

This Centre for Business program is part of our School of Accounting and Finance.

Earn Your College Credential from a Business School Accredited by ACBSP

George Brown College's Centre for Business programs has earned international recognition from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Centre for Business diplomas, advanced diplomas, and degree programs, 14 in total, have been accredited globally at our Schools of Accounting & Finance, HR, Management, and Marketing. George Brown is now one of only two colleges in Ontario to have earned ACBSP accreditation. 

Program KPIs

PROGRAM	YEAR	GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT (%)	GRADUATE SATISFACTION (%)
B103	2019-20	100	91
B103	2020-21	33	63

Your Field Education Options

George Brown College endeavours to provide field education opportunities with real-world challenges and clients. Find out more about field education at the Centre for Business.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate demonstrates the ability to:

1. Record financial transactions in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships, private enterprises, publicly accountable enterprises and nonprofit organizations.
2. Prepare and present financial statements, reports and other documents in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships and private enterprises.
3. Contribute to recurring decision-making by applying fundamental management accounting concepts.
4. Prepare individuals’ income tax returns and basic tax planning in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
5. Analyze organizational structures, the interdependence of functional areas, and the impact those relationships can have on financial performance.
6. Analyze, within a Canadian context, the impact of economic variables, legislation, ethics, technological advances and the environment on an organization’s operations.
7. Outline the elements of an organization’s internal control system and risk management.
8. Contribute to recurring decision-making by applying fundamental financial management concepts.