Programs

Undergraduate Programs

University Certificate: Accounting

Number of credits required from Athabasca University: 15 credits.

Maximum credit awarded in this program for prior learning through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) processes: 6 credits.

Program Learning Outcomes

As a result of completing this program, students should be able to

demonstrate a basic understanding of technical and theoretical aspects of the accounting field, including financial accounting, cost analysis, microeconomics and macroeconomics, commercial law and statistics, in order to obtain credit transfer that meets the educational requirements of the CA, CMA and CGA professional accounting associations.
demonstrate ethical values, global awareness and technological skills in identifying problems and issues as well as making decisions related to business problems.
recognize that the body of knowledge in the field of accounting and business is continually evolving, as is the legal and regulatory environment within which accounting is performed.

Possible Career Options

Bookkeeper
Accounting Clerk
Accounts Payable Clerk
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Audit Clerk
Billing Clerk
Budget Clerk
Costing Clerk
Deposit Clerk
Finance Clerk
Freight-Rate Clerk
Income Tax Return Preparer
Invoice Clerk
Ledger Clerk
Tax Clerk
Actuarial Clerk
Bank Clerk
Credit Clerk
Dental Claims Clerk
Dividend Calculation Clerk
Insurance Clerk
Insurance Rater
Ledger Control Clerk
Loan Clerk
Mortgage Clerk
Premium Rater
Real Estate Clerk
Securities Clerk
Benefits Officer
Pay Advisor
Pay and Benefits Administrator
Pay and Benefits Clerk
Pay Clerk
Payroll Clerk
Payroll Officer
Salary Administration Officer

Possible Further Education Options

At Athabasca University

These are not extensive lists. Some career and education options may require advanced degrees, further training or experience. For help identifying more options, visit http://www.athabascau.ca/counselling/.

For program information, visit http://www.athabascau.ca/programs/.

For contact information, visit http://www.athabascau.ca/misc/chairs.php.

Office of the Vice-President, Academic. Last updated February 2005.
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Updated March 25, 2009