Which program is right for you?
The School of Accounting and Finance has over 30 years experience in providing globally recognized, specialized programs in accounting and finance. Our graduates advance quickly in careers around the globe.
Want to become a CPA? Choose between AFM, Math/CPA, or Biotech/CPA
What's the difference? Not your CPA studies! The difference will be what you choose to study in addition to accounting.
- If you want additional business courses and flexibility, choose AFM.
- If you want math with accounting, choose Math/CPA.
- If you want science and accounting, choose Biotech/CPA.
Want to become a CFA? Choose between AFM and CFM
What's the difference? Not your CFA studies! The difference will be what you choose to study in addition to finance.
- If you want an investment management perspective on finance, choose AFM.
- If you want a data analysis perspetive on finance, choose CFM.
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Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) |
Computing and Financial Management (CFM) | Math/CPA | Biotechnology/CPA | |
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| System of study | Co-op only | Co-op only | Co-op only | Co-op only |
| Total length of program | 4 1/3 years | 4 2/3 years | 4 1/3 years | 4 1/3 years |
| Total number of academic terms | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Number of co-op work terms | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of courses | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 |
| Year 1 Courses: | Number of courses you'll take in each category | |||
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Accounting and Finance |
4 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
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Business and Economics |
3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
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Communications and Leadership |
1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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Math and Computer Science |
2 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
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Biology and Chemistry |
0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Designation paths available |
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Canadian Securities Course (CSC) Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) |
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Canadian Securities Certificates (CSC) Information Systems Professional (ISP) Information Technology Chartered Professional (ITCP) |
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) | Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) |
| Number of first year spots | 300 | 45 | 55 | 10 |
| Degree earned | Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management (BAFM) | Bachelor of Computing and Financial Management (BCFM) | Bachelor of Math (BMATH) | Bachelor of Science (BSc) |
| OUAC application code | WXY | WCF | WN | WSA |
| Post graduate options | Master of Accounting (MAcc), Master of Taxation (MTax), PhD | Master of Quantitative Finance, Master of Math, PhD | MAcc, MTax, Phd | MAcc, MTax, Phd |
| Find out more at: | AFM website | CFM website | Math/CPA website | Biotech/CPA website |
| Admission Requirements | 6 Grade 12 U or M courses including: | |||
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Required Courses |
12 U English (min 75%) 12 U Adv Functions (min 75%) 12 U Calc & Vectors (min 75%) |
12 U English (min 75%) 12 U Adv Functions 12 U Calc & Vectors 1 other 12 U course |
12 U English 12 U Adv Functions 12 U Calc & Vectors 1 other 12 U course |
12 U English (min 70%) 12 U Adv Functions (min 70%) 12 U Calc & Vectors (min 70%) 2 of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Data Management, or Earth & Space Science |
| Admission Average: Individual selection from | mid-80s | low-90s | high-80s | low-90s |
| Other requirements | Admission Information Form (AIF) Accounting and Financial Management Admissions Assignment (AFMAA) |
Admission Information Form (AIF) Euclid Math Contest* Canadian Computing Competition* |
Admission Information Form (AIF) Euclid Math Contest* Canadian Computing Competition* |
Admission Information Form (AIF) |
* Recommended. May be required for certain scholarship applications.
