Accountants are central to the operations and strategies of all types of organizations as well as the foundation of short- and long-term success. As an accountant, you’ll provide business and financial advice by measuring, analyzing, forecasting and reporting organizational performance, resources and risk. You’ll be required to have integrity and the ability to think critically, communicate, and interact with others effectively.

As a student in accounting you'll gain technical skills and learn how to address a broad range of business problems. You will acquire and practice the skills needed for success, including writing and presenting, using professional tools and case analyses. You’ll study financial reporting, individual and corporate taxation, business analytics and information systems, auditing, management control systems and costing, as well as variety of other management disciplines.

You can also choose a minor to enhance your knowledge in a secondary line of study. Many minors complement accounting well such as computer science, economics, family and small business management, indigenous business management, international management, and supply chain and operations management. Learn more about our available minors.


Why take accounting at the Dhillon School of Business?
Have big accounting dreams? Our courses provide the necessary academic background for entry into the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Professional Education Program (PEP), the path to Canada’s pre-eminent business and accounting designation. Learn more about CPA Alberta.

Many of our students also enrol in co-operative education while at the Dhillon School of Business. Co-op allows you to get paid work experience before you graduate and can even help you land a job immediately after graduation.

We also have options for individuals farther on in their careers who are looking for an accounting education. Our Post-Bachelor Certificates in Accounting allow you to get CPA ready fast, even if your degree is in another line of study. They can also enhance your skills for the Canadian accounting environment if you already have a background in accounting from another country. All certificates are recognized for entry into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).



Employment stats for a career in accounting*


Dhillon School of Business - Finance job postings


Job postings in the last 12 months


Canada: 10, 386
Alberta: 1,178
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Dhillon School of Business - Finance salary

Average salary**


Canada (less than 3 years experience experience): $85,000
Canada (5-9 years experience): $123,000
Alberta (Less than 3 years experience): $87,000
Alberta (5-9 years experience): $140,000


Dhillon School of Business - Finance

Top employers hiring*


Canada:

MNP LLP
Scotiabank
ACCA
General Motors
Deloitte
Alberta:

ACCA
Canadian Western Bank
Ernst & Young
Parkland Fuel Corp
MNP Corp
* Employment data provided by Emsi Burning Glass 2021.

** Salary information from 2019 CPA Member Compensation Study



The advantages of being a Dhillon School of Business student
Experiential learning
You’ll have lots of opportunities to apply the theories you’ve learned in the classroom to real-life, hands-on situations as well as programs to help you connect with our student community. As a Dhillon student, you'll have access to these experiential programs and more:

Co-operative Education (Co-op)
DSB Edge
Student Professional Development
Integrated Management Experience (IME)
Student Managed Investment Fund
Dhillon School of Business student clubs
Hungary work-study
Malaysia work-study
International exchanges
Case competitions
Visit our Dhillon School of Business website to learn more about student experience opportunities.

Education that’s personal
Our students say they chose the Dhillon School of Business because of the smaller class sizes and more personal and supportive approach to teaching. Here you’ll get many opportunities to connect and interact with your professors and peers to set you up for success.

Flexible study options
Whether you’re a traditional student interested in our Lethbridge campus with full-time classes during the day or a working professional interested in the Calgary Campus’s evening and weekend classes, we have a flexible study option for you.

Internationally recognized for quality
As an AACSB accredited business school, the Dhillon School of Business have met very rigorous quality standards proven to provide you with the best in business education worldwide. You can trust that your education here will give you a distinct advantage in the real world including more competitive salaries, more employers interested in you after graduation and more. See all our professional accreditations and designations.

Top job titles in Alberta and/or Canada

Financial analyst
Accountant
Financial controller
Accounting technician
Accounting manager
​Other possible careers

Auditor
Budget Director
Business Valuator
Chief Financial Officer
Controller
Forensic Accountant
Tax Planner