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2025-2026 Academic Calendar
Accounting Diploma
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Northern Lights College Diploma in Accounting program provides foundational and advanced-level accounting and business management courses to students who aspire to become well-equipped business professionals. Whether your ultimate goal is to pursue the CPA designation or to enter the workplace after completing the Accounting diploma, this two-year recognized program offers industry-standard training in a dynamic field with numerous career opportunities.
The Accounting Diploma program courses are recognized by the CPA Western School of Business, which provides students with seamless transfer for further study at many post-secondary institutions and includes a clear pathway to a CPA designation or a degree.
The information on this program page is a summary of the official Program Information and Completion Guide approved by NLC’s Education Council. (Download a PDF of the current Program Completion Guide).
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Length
60 credits (915 hours), minimum. This is a two year program taken over four semesters with minimum of 15 credits per semester. Part-time studies will take longer. Students in this program select course loads and course schedules that fit their needs and course availability. Registration is completed semester-by-semester. Estimated Program Fees
Program fee type: Academic Costs indicated are estimates for a full-time course load.
Book, instruments, supplies, uniforms/clothing and third-party fees are additional. Domestic Fees | | Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related
Fees (includes GST) | Total | | Year 1 | $ 3,726.30 | $ 152.76 | $ 124.21 | $ 4,003.27 | | Year 2 (estimated) | $ 3,800.83 | $ 155.81 | $ 0.00 | $ 3,956.64 | International Fees | | Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related
Fees (includes GST) | International
Medical Insurance | Total | | Year 1 | $ 11,580.00 | $ 149.76 | $ 51.84 | $ 289.80* | $ 12,609.60 | | Year 2 (estimated) | $ 12,300.00 | $ 152.75 | $ 51.84 | | $ 13,332.59 | *Per four months Still have questions?
Contact: Admission Requirements
English Requirement
A. Domestic students and students from counties that practice Standard Written English (see Appendix A ) must have official transcripts demonstrating that they have met the English Requirements: One of the following with a ‘C’ grade or higher: English 12 or English Literature 12 or English First Peoples 12, ENGL 050 , or ENGL 099 . Alternatively, any university-level English course with a ‘C’ grade or higher. Students who do not meet one of the above English Requirements must complete the NLC Writing Assessment for appropriate course placement.
B. International students who do not meet the requirement A above, and domestic students who received their secondary education in French or another language, must show that they have met the NLC English requirement: see Appendix A (General Academic English Language Proficiency Requirements) .
Math Requirement
One of the following:
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Pre-calculus 11 with a C grade or higher, or equivalent
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Principles of Mathematics 11 with a C grade or higher, or equivalent
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Foundations of Math 11 with a C grade or higher, or equivalent
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MATH 040 with a C grade or higher, or equivalent
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Readiness for MATH 050 as determined by the CCP Math appraisal.
Note
Some course options have specific prerequisites. Meeting the program entrance requirements does not ensure course prerequisites have been met for all available courses.
Important Notes
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This program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit Student Aid BC to apply for financial assistance online. Note that dual credit students and International students are not eligible for Student Aid.. -
A financial calculator is recommended. Laptop: see minimum standard NLC program requirements -
Subject to appropriate prerequisite qualifications and available space, block transfer agreements may allow diploma graduates to transfer directly into the third year of degree programs at the University of Northern British Columbia, North Island College, Okanagan College, and Royal Roads University. -
Northern Lights College courses also transfer individually to other colleges, universities, and institutes in British Columbia. Students will receive transfer credit for courses as noted in the BC Transfer Guide (see http://www.bctransferguide.ca). -
Northern Lights College courses are also recognized by professional associations such as the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia, Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of BC, the Canadian Bankers Institute, and others. Program Requirements
| Residency Requirement | 25% of all coursework must be completed at Northern Lights College | | Minimum Grade Requirements | 2.00 program Grade Point Average (GPA); D grade (50%) minimum in all courses | | Additional Requirements | Note that a minimum 60% or ‘C’ grade is required for courses to be considered for transfer into this program. The date of course completion, 10 years for theoretical course and 3 years for technological course,
will also be considered in course transfer. | Elective Options (3-5 courses or 9-15 credits) except as otherwise noted:
ECON 101 and ECON 102 are recommended for students planning to transfer into degree programs. However, students may substitute these courses for ECON 105 and another elective. Students may substitute MGMT 120 and another elective in favour of MGMT 103 and MGMT 109 . MGMT 217 , MGMT 261 , MGMT 203 , and MGMT 302 may also provide exemption from Chartered Professional Accountants PEP modules. Visit the CPA website Transfer Credit Guide. Recommended Electives: Aditional Electives Or one of: Or one of: Or one of: Credential
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