Graduate Diploma in Accounting

The Graduate Diploma in Accounting from Smith School of Business provides an excellent opportunity to deepen your understanding and significantly expand your knowledge of accounting, while preparing you for entry into the CPA Capstone Modules 1 and 2. Upon completion of these modules, you will be ready to write the Common Final Evaluation (CFE). Smith School of Business has a proven track record in preparing recent business undergraduates for their professional designation. Over the last five years, graduates have achieved a pass rate unprecedented in Canada for first time writers - a five year average in excess of 90 percent.

1. A relevant undergraduate degree from a recognized university.
Note: The accreditation that Queen's University has received from CPA Ontario, for the GDA Program to grant advanced standing to candidates, specifies that a BCom from Queen's University, or equivalent degree, is required. In determining whether a Commerce Degree from another Canadian university is equivalent, the Admission Committee will review each application individually. Particular attention will be paid to program curriculum and your GPA. Superior performance is required.

2. Completion of an online application.
3. A copy of your transcripts (official or unofficial) showing completion of, or current enrollment in, the following university level courses (or equivalents).
Note: Smith School of Business does not require official transcripts at the time of application as most transcripts will show course prerequisites as being in progress. Once you have been accepted into the program you will receive a conditional offer of admission and it will be subject to your providing official transcripts that show completed grades for prerequisite courses and proof that your undergraduate degree was awarded upon your conferral date.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - score of 7 on the academic module
TOEFL iBT - 88 overall: 24 Writing, 22 Speaking, 22 Reading, 20 Listening