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Life After Graduation

Congratulations! You are either close to graduation or have recently graduated. Now that you're done your degree, you're probably thinking what's next? What jobs can you do with your accounting degree? Do you have to do the CPA Program? We're here to help navigate life after graduation.

Job Opportunities

Below are a few examples of jobs you can find after graduating with a Diploma/BBA in Accounting

Account Manager

An account manager is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with clients, managing their accounts, identifying new business opportunities, and providing customer service and support.

AR/AP Clerk

An AR/AP clerk is responsible for managing the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions of a company, including issuing invoices, processing payments, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Bank Teller

A bank teller is responsible for conducting financial transactions with bank customers, including deposits, withdrawals, and other account-related services.

Credit Counsellor

A credit counselor is a professional who provides guidance and advice to individuals and organizations on managing their debts, improving their credit scores, and developing financial strategies to achieve their goals.

Financial Planner

A financial planner is a professional who helps individuals and organizations develop a comprehensive financial plan by analyzing their current financial situation, identifying their financial goals, and recommending strategies to achieve those goals.

Payroll Administrator

A payroll administrator is responsible for ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time, maintaining payroll records, and complying with tax and labor laws.

CPA Designation

The CPA Professional Education Program is a 24-month graduate-level program delivered on a part-time basis. This flexible program allows students to customize their training toward a specific industry or focus area.

 

The CPA certification program consists of: 

  • Academic prerequisites for admission to the CPA Professional Education Program

  • A graduate-level CPA Professional Education Program

  • Examinations, including a Common Final Examination

  • Relevant practical experience.

Master's in Accounting

If you would like to pursue your CPA designation but prefer in-class instruction or would like more work-life balance, there are several universities across Canada that offer graduate programs equivalent to completing the Professional Education Program.

Accountant at Work
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