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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.

97Diploma
SC Seneca College logo
#121 in Canada Canada

Accounting & Payroll

Seneca College — The Diploma in Accounting & Payroll at Seneca College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the financial and payroll aspects of business operations. Th...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
98Program
SC Seneca College logo
#121 in Canada Canada

Professional Accounting Practice

Seneca College — The Professional Accounting Practice degree at Seneca College equips students with a robust understanding of accounting principles and practices. The curriculum is design...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
99Bachelor's Degree
RC Redeemer College logo
#129 in Canada Canada

Accounting

Redeemer College — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at Redeemer College offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the evolving demands of the accounting profession. Th...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
101Bachelor's Degree
RC Redeemer College logo
#129 in Canada Canada

Finance

Redeemer College — The Bachelor's degree in Finance at Redeemer College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles and practices. The course curriculum is...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
106Program
BV Bow Valley College logo
#141 in Canada Canada

Risk Management

Bow Valley College — The Risk Management degree course at Bow Valley College is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge to identify, assess, and manage risks in var...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
September 2026Intake
Risk Management

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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