Bridging for Business > Accounting/Auditing
Get what you need to make a smooth transition to the Canadian workplace from committed professors with active experience in the field.
We’ll help you strengthen your accounting/auditing skills, knowledge and expertise to qualify for jobs that match your education and experience. You’ll learn how to communicate, understand and determine the financial operations and reliability of any type of Canadian organization—large or small.
What do professionals need to be successful in this field?
- A professional designation
- Industry experience
- Regulatory compliance expertise
- Proficiency with company-specific software systems
- Knowledge and insight into Canadian business and culture
Sample courses
Course offerings depend on the instructor and room/resource availability. Here is a sampling of the kind of accounting/auditing courses you may take as part of the customized plan that your faculty champion develops.
AP/ADMS 3510 3.00 Managerial Cost Accounting and Analysis
AP/ADMS 3520 3.00 An Overview of Canadian Income Taxation
AP/ADMS 3585 3.00 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
AP/ADMS 3595 3.00 Intermediate Financial Accounting II
AP/ADMS 4510 3.00 Accounting Theory and Contemporary Issues
AP/ADMS 4515 3.00 Internal Audit
AP/ADMS 4520 3.00 Advanced Financial Accounting I
AP/ADMS 4530 3.00 Advanced Financial Accounting II
AP/ADMS 4551 3.00 Auditing and Other Assurance Services
AP/ADMS 4552 3.00 Information Systems Audits
AP/ADMS 4553 3.00 Auditing: Advanced Topics
AP/ADMS 4561 3.00 Taxation Of Personal Income in Canada
AP/ADMS 4562 3.00 Corporate Taxation in Canada
AP/ADMS 4563 3.00 Introduction to US Federal Income Taxation
AP/ADMS 4570 3.00 Management Planning and Control Systems
AP/ADMS 4590 3.00 Comprehensive and Multi-subject Accounting Problems
NOTE: CGA Ontario and CMA Ontario both provide exemptions/transfer credits for accounting courses taken through the IEP Bridging Program. For a list of courses, visit:
CGA Ontario :: 2011-2012 Transfer Credit Policy for York University
CMA Ontario :: 2010-2011 Course Chart
for York University
Review how to find course descriptions and outlines of courses (click on "Customized Action Plan" --> "Phase II: Specialized Skills")
Related professional bodies and associations
Internationally educated professionals interested in pursuing one of the following designations will need to be assessed by each individual association to determine the necessary course work, professional examinations and work experience required to become a member.
- Certified General Accountant - CGA
- Chartered Accountant - CA
- Certified Management Accountant - CMA
- Certified Internal Auditor - CIA
Members of foreign professional accounting associations may be eligible to participate in reciprocity agreements already established between the above professional organizations.
Members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario are the only designated body authorized by the Public Accountants Council of Ontario to grant public accountant licenses. A public accountant can provide independent assurance (review or audit engagement) with respect to the financial statements of an entity.
You may also find the following external associations and organizations helpful in terms of networking and skill-building.
- If you are enrolled in a university program, you may register as a student member of the Toronto Chapter of the IIA
- If you are enrolled in a university program, you may register as a student associate with the Institute of Chartered Accountants and CMA Ontario
- Board of Trade
- Association of Professional Accountants and Tax Advisors
- Chinese Canadian Accountants’ Association
- Association of Filipino Canadian Accountants
- Toronto Chapter of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Careers and career transitioning
Sample jobs you may qualify for upon completion of the program include:
- Public Accountant
- Internal Auditor
- Tax Advisor
- Controller
- Chief Financial Officer
- Accounting Manager
- Manager of Financial Reporting
As an IEP student, you will have access to York’s Career Centre, which offers helpful workshops on topics such as interview skills, cover letter and resumé writing, making career choices and job search strategies. Take advantage!
Get more
Learn more about the bridging program, including general requirements, costs, timetables, qualifications and how to apply.
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