This program provides a thorough introduction to fiscal management and accounting theory.
Program Highlights
Prime employment opportunities include service with accounting firms and industry, in the cost and financial accounting areas of business.
Practical hands-on experience is gained through cooperative work experience conducted whenever possible under actual field conditions, assisted by working professionals.
Graduates are well-prepared to serve in a wide range of responsible positions up to and including mid-management levels in business and industry.
Option to transfer into the third year of the Business Administration - Accounting Advanced Diploma upon graduation.
The program offers transferability options to degree granting institutions where students can work toward their Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
Learn from faculty with professional designations including members of the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Ontario who bring their real-life experiences to the classroom.
Program curriculum offers specialization in the field of accounting.
Program Length
2 academic years (periods of 8 months), plus optional co-op
Fast Track - allows students to complete a two-year Diploma program in 4 semesters. Students will start in January and be in school for four semesters: Winter, Spring/Summer, Fall, and Winter. Students will not be off during the summer.
Your future career options
Controller, Accountant, Cost Accountant and Payroll Accountant
Accounting and Related Clerk
Accounting Assistant, Technician and Junior Staff Accountant
Junior Financial Analyst and Financial Cost Analyst
Office Administrator
Senior Management Position for graduates pursuing a professional accounting designation
Audit Associate
Where you could work includes:
Small to Large Businesses and Manufacturing Companies
Government and Public Service
Public Practice
Educational Pathways
Pathways beyond Mohawk
Earn a degree:
Athabasca University - Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations, Bachelor of Management
Brock University - Bachelor of Accounting
Davenport University - Bachelor of Business Administration
Fanshawe College - Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Griffith University - Bachelor of Commerce
Robert Gordon University - BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
Pathways to Mohawk
Pathways within Mohawk
If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program.
Business - Financial Services
Business (General)
Business - Marketing
Insurance
Business Administration
Business Administration - Accounting
Business Administration - Human Resources
Business Administration - Marketing
Business Administration - Accounting (Enter Semester 5)
Analytics for Business Decision Making
Business Analysis
Global Business Management (International Only)
International Business Management
Supply Chain Management
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected January 2026
Mohawk College
Fennell Campus (FF),
135 Fennell Avenue West,
Hamilton,
Ontario (ON),
L9C 0E5, Canada
OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including: Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
Grade 11 Mathematics, C, M or U level or equivalent (M or U level recommended)
English Language Requirements
See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
Successful completion of the GAS-English for Academic Purposes (478 or 278) program
TOEFL minimum score of 550 (80 Internet based) or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Mohawk College is located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and offers a quality learning experience across four campuses and innovative facilities.
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