Financial Management (Professional Accounting & Financial Planning Option)

Delivery Mode: ONLINE

• This program will be delivered online during COVID-19.
• Your education is our priority and we will continue to deliver the applied instruction, collaborative experience, and industry connections that you expect from BCIT.

Are you ready to begin or accelerate an accounting career but unsure how? The Professional Accounting certificate program is an excellent place to start—by learning the basics of accounting, you’ll learn to prepare and analyze financial statements, create strategies to reduce corporate and personal income tax, and generate financial forecasts. And by learning from working professionals in the field, you’ll gain the most current, job-relevant skills in accounting and finance to make sure you’re ready for today’s economy. Additionally, you’ll be able to work at your own pace and around your own schedule with flexible courses available at different times, at two locations, or online. Program courses are also transferable to the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC).

About the program

• Part-time certificate program
• Flexible training with in-person and online courses
• Build a solid foundation of accounting skills necessary to begin your career

Learn more about how you can prepare for a rewarding career in accounting at the Program Details.

Who should complete the Professional Accounting Certificate?

This program might be right for you if:

• You already have business skills but need accounting skills
• You’re ready to explore a range of accounting opportunities
• You’re interested in obtaining work in a variety of industries
• You’re good with numbers and analysis

Whether you’re currently working and hoping to transition into a new career or have a degree and hope to gain additional skills to better your job prospects, you can begin working toward your accounting career by enrolling today at the Entrance Requirements page!

What grads can do

You might apply your new skills to advance your current position in accounts payable or more effectively run your small business. Or you might use your certificate to help you find work in entry-level accounting or finance and administration. Either way, the job-relevant skills you earn through this program help prepare you both for a rewarding career and also for further professional development if you choose to pursue a diploma or degree.