Degree Information
The Sprott School of Business is excited to launch the Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc), which builds upon Sprott’s legacy of accounting excellence and leadership in accounting education.
Our cutting-edge accounting program provides students with advanced and in-depth knowledge of accounting theory and practices, preparing students to pursue the CPA designation after graduation.
Work Experience
Co-op is an option for BAcc students to test out career paths and organizations, build your professional network and your resume, and earn money to offset costs.
BAcc students can count their Co-op hours in an approved placement toward CPA’s practical experience requirement.
Graduates are eligible for enrolment in Sprott’s CPA accredited Master of Accounting program, which provides a fast track to the CPA Common Final Exam.
Curriculum
Courses cover advanced topics in accounting and emerging topic areas, including data analytics, equity, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and new technologies. The fourth-year experiential Capstone weaves together all accounting topics covered throughout the program. Sprott Accounting faculty are leaders in their field. Many are CPAs themselves and are involved in the CPA accreditation process — from advising on certification requirements to evaluating professional exams.
Streams
Complement your program with electives that enhance your competitiveness. You may choose to pursue multiple streams: Business Analytics; Corporate Finance; Entrepreneurship; Investments; Supply Chain Management; Sustainability.
Sprott Experience
Sprott is home to many student-run organizations, including the Sprott Accounting Students' Association and the Sprott Tax Students' Association. Gain valuable, hands-on learning experience through initiatives such as the Sprott Student Consulting Group, Sprott Student Investment Fund, Sprott Competes, and the Innovation Hub.
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Career Outcomes
Explore your passions, refine new skills and discover the career that’s right for you.
Sprott offers a range of business career services, including an exclusive job portal, career advising, workshops and employer events. Sprott’s Employability Passport is a four-year career development program that equips students with the job-ready skills and self-awareness to find meaningful employment and career success.
The Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) was designed not only to meet the CPA prerequisite requirements, but also to meet the needs of accounting student employers. We consulted with many employers to understand their needs and designed the program to ensure graduates have the advanced knowledge, skills and experience to thrive in their professional accounting careers. BAcc students are eligible for admission to Sprott’s Master of Accounting program, which is accredited by CPA Canada and fast tracks students to the Common Final Exam.
