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106 Best Professional Accounting & Finance Programs in Canada

106 Professional Accounting & Finance courses are taught at 43 universities in Canada; the most common length is 4 years. Courses from University of Toronto, University of Toronto, Scarborough and Sauder School of Business come first, because those universities rank highest.

5Bachelor's Degree
UT University of Toronto logo
QS World #29 #1 in Canada Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Accounting

University of Toronto

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
7Bachelor's Degree
UT University of Toronto logo
QS World #29 #1 in Canada Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Finance

University of Toronto

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
8Master's Degree
UT University of Toronto, Scarborough logo
QS World #29 #3 in Canada Canada

Master of Accounting and Finance program (MaccFin)

University of Toronto, Scarborough — The Master of Accounting and Finance program (MAccFin) at the University of Toronto, Scarborough is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
9Diploma
SS Sauder School of Business logo
QS World #40 #7 in Canada Canada

Diploma in Accounting Program

Sauder School of Business — The Diploma in Accounting Program at the Sauder School of Business is designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills in accounting principles and practice...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
13Master's Degree
UD Université de Montréal logo
QS World #141 #12 in Canada Canada

Actuariat

Université de Montréal — The Master's degree in Actuarial Science at Université de Montréal is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge necessary for risk management and...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
14Bachelor's Degree
UW University of Western Ontario logo
QS World #151 #13 in Canada Canada

Statistical & Actuarial Sciences

University of Western Ontario — Overview of the Statistical & Actuarial Sciences CourseThe Statistical & Actuarial Sciences Bachelor's degree at the University of Western Ontario is designed for student...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
16Diploma
QU Queen's University logo
QS World #191 #15 in Canada Canada

Graduate Diploma in Accounting

Queen's University — The Graduate Diploma in Accounting at Queen's University is meticulously crafted to equip students with comprehensive knowledge in both the practical and theoretical face...

DiplomaLevel
13 weeksDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
21Bachelor's Degree
DU Dalhousie University logo
QS World #283 #18 in Canada Canada

Accounting

Dalhousie University — Overview of the Accounting ProgramThe Bachelor's degree in Accounting at Dalhousie University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with essential...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
22Bachelor's Degree
DU Dalhousie University logo
QS World #283 #18 in Canada Canada

Actuarial Science

Dalhousie University — The Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science at Dalhousie University provides students with a solid foundation in mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, specificall...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
23Bachelor's Degree
DU Dalhousie University logo
QS World #283 #18 in Canada Canada

Finance

Dalhousie University — The Bachelor of Finance program at Dalhousie University provides a robust foundation in the principles and practices of finance. Students delve into the intricacies of fi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
24Bachelor's Degree
SF Simon Fraser University logo
QS World #308 #19 in Canada Canada

Actuarial Science

Simon Fraser University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science at Simon Fraser University equips students with essential mathematical, statistical, and financial knowledge crucial to assessi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance

How these courses are ranked

14 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto) to #465 (Concordia University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Toronto has the largest research record in this group, with 59,684,471 citations and an h-index of 1,794. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

By level: 45 bachelor's, 33 diploma, 6 master's and 2 foundation. Within the subject, the largest areas are Professional Accounting & Finance (105) and Risk Management (1). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 92% are full-time and 4 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (98% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (94% of courses with a stated intake). Ontario Tech University offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Professional Accounting & Finance?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29) and Sauder School of Business (QS World #40) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Professional Accounting & Finance in Canada?

Of those with published fees, University of Waterloo is the least expensive at about USD 42,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Professional Accounting & Finance course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Professional Accounting & Finance courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 98% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Professional Accounting & Finance online with a university in Canada?

4 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Professional Accounting & Finance courses in Canada?

Ontario Tech University, with 6, ahead of Concordia University (5).

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