Certificate in Accounting

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Certificate in Accounting

Contents Certificate in Accounting ... 1 Admission Requirements ... 1 Admission Procedures ... 2 The Program ... 3 Course Descriptions... 4

Career and Management Studies McGill Centre for Continuing Education 688 Sherbrooke St. W.

Montreal, PQ, Canada H3A 3R1 Tel: (514) 398-1030 Fax: (514) 398-3108 Web: http://www.mcgill.ca/conted-/cms

The full details of the program, admission requirements, and admission procedures summarized in this document can be found in the Centre for Continuing Education’s current course calendar. If there are any discrepancies between the course calendar and this summary, the information in the course calendar takes precedence in all cases. McGill University reserves the right to change this information at any time.

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Certificate in Accounting

To provide the academic training necessary for performing the accounting function. The Certificate in Accounting, in conjunction with the Certificate in Management, fulfills most of the educational requirements of L'Ordre des comptables généraux Licenciés du Québec (CGA) and L'Ordre des comptables en management accrédités du Québec (CMA) and with the appropriate options prepares students to write the professional accreditation examinations of the particular Ordres. A detailed list of the specific certificate courses which satisfy the requirements of the particular Ordre can be obtained from the Department of Career and Management Studies.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Certificate in Accounting, students must meet both the academic and language requirements of the program.

Academic Requirements:

To be admitted to a certificate program:

1) Students must hold a CEGEP diploma (DCS or equivalent) or

2) Students 21 years of age and over who do not have the normal academic background for admission may be admitted as mature students.

Students between 18 and 21 who do not have a CEGEP diploma but have at least a high school leaving certificate may be accepted into a qualifying program to be determined by the Department. Formal admission to the certificate program will normally follow upon satisfactory completion of the qualifying program. Students below 18 years of age without a CEGEP diploma (DEC) will not be admitted to a certificate program nor will they be permitted to take courses.

Language Requirements: Applicants whose mother tongue is not English, and who have not completed both a high school and a CEGEP program in the province of Quebec, must submit acceptable evidence of facility in English before their application for admission can be considered. For more information, please visit: http://www.cce.mcgill.ca/cms/lang

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Admission Procedures

You can apply for admissions to the Certificate in Accounting online at http://www.mcgill.ca/conted-students/apply

The application fee is $60 (non-refundable). This fee includes application for evaluation of transcripts of previous education for students requesting advanced standing in a program.

You must also provide several pieces of supporting documentation in order for your application to be processed. For more information, please visit:

http://www.mcgill.ca/conted-students/apply/

Application deadlines are: February 1 (Spring semester), June 1 (Fall semester), and October 1 (Winter semester).

Please note that students who do not register within one year from their date

of acceptance will be required to reapply.

A Student not wishing to be admitted to the program or who has applied for admission but has still to be accepted may register as a “Special student” in individual courses on a selected basis provided they have the necessary prerequisites and meet the admission requirements.

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The Program

The Certificate in Accounting consists of seven required three-credit courses and three, three-credit complementary courses.

Classes are offered once a week for 13 weeks and are generally from 6 to 9 p.m. Courses can be taken in the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer sessions. Classes in the Spring and Summer sessions may be given in less than 13 weeks. Not all courses are offered every semester.

The certificate’s program requirements are: Co-requisite: Certificate in Management 7 Required courses:

■ ♦ ACCT 351 Intermediate Financial Accounting 1 ■ ♦ ACCT 352 Intermediate Financial Accounting 2 ■ ♦ ACCT 453 Advanced Financial Accounting ■ ♦ ACCT 361 Intermediate Management Accounting 1 ■ ♦ ACCT 362 Intermediate Management Accounting 2 ■ ♦ ACCT 475 Principles of Auditing

■ ♦ ACCT 385 Principles of Taxation

3 Complementary courses (choose from): ■ ACCT 454 Financial Reporting

♦ ACCT 463 Advanced Management Accounting ■ ● ♦ ACCT 476 Internal Auditing

■ ● ACCT 477 External Auditing ■ ACCT 486 Business Taxation 2

■ ♦ INSY 332 Accounting Information Systems BUSA 400 Independent Studies in Management CCTX 540 U.S. Taxation

■ CGA Requirement ♦ CMA Requirement

● Only one of these courses can be taken for credit

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Course Descriptions

ACCT 351 Intermediate Financial Accounting 1 (3 credits)

(Formerly: ACCT 311 Financial Accounting 1) Continuing Education: requirement for CGA, CMA and

the Institute of Internal Auditors Pre-requisites:

MGCR 211 Introduction to Financial Accounting MGCR 213 Introduction to Management Accounting

An examination of the theoretical foundation for financial reporting and revenue recognition. The tools of accounting, including a review of the accounting process and compound interest concepts. Asset recognition, measurement and disclosure. Partnership Accounting

ACCT 352 Intermediate Financial Accounting 2 (3 credits)

ACCT 351 Intermediate Financial Accounting 1

A continuation of Intermediate Accounting 1. An examination of liability recognition, measurement and disclosure, including leases, pension, costs and corporate income tax. Shareholders’ equity, dilutive securities and earnings per share. The statement of changes in financial position, basic financial statement analysis and full disclosure in financial reporting.

ACCT 453 Advanced Financial Accounting (3 credits)

ACCT 352 Financial Accounting 2, ACCT 362 Intermediate Management Accounting 2 ACCT 385 Principals of Taxation

Reporting relevant financial information subsequent to long term inter-corporate investments. The preparation of consolidated financial statements with emphasis on their economic substance rather than legal form.

ACCT 361 Intermediate Management Accounting 1 (3 credits)

(Formerly: ACCT 313 Management Accounting 1) Continuing Education: requirement for CGA, CMA and

MGCR 211 Introduction to Financial Accounting MGCR 213 Introduction to Management Accounting

The role of management accounting information to support internal management decisions and to provide performance incentives.

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ACCT 362 Intermediate Management Accounting 2 (3 credits)

(Formerly: ACCT 415 Management Accounting 2 ) Continuing Education: requirement for CGA and CMA.

Pre-requisites:

ACCT 361 Intermediate Management Accounting 1

An examination of a number of recurring issues in the area of decision making and control, including cost allocation, alternative costing systems. And innovations in costing and performance measurements.

ACCT 475 Principals of Auditing (3 credits)

(Formerly: ACCT 413 Systems and Auditing) CGA and CMA requirement

Pre-requisites:

ACCT 352 Intermediate Financial Accounting 2

ACCT 362 Intermediate Management Accounting 2 ACCT 385 Principles of Taxation

An introduction to basic auditing concepts and internal controls of an accounting system. Topics include current auditing standards, ethical conduct, legal liability, planning of an audit, sampling techniques, non-audit engagements, the study and evaluation of internal controls in an accounting system.

ACCT 385 Principals of Taxation (3 credits)

(Formerly: ACCT 412 Taxation 1) Continuing Education: requirement for CGA, CMA

and for the Institute of Internal Auditors Pre-requisites:

MGCR 211 Introduction to Financial Accounting

An introduction to the concepts underling the Canadian tax system and how they are applied in relation to the taxation of individuals and businesses.

ACCT 454 Financial Reporting (3 credits)

(Formerly: ACCT 411 Accounting Theory)_ CGA requirement

Pre-requisites:

ACCT 352 Intermediate Financial Accounting 2 ACCT 362 Intermediate Management Accounting 2 ACCT 385 Principles of Taxation

An in-depth study of Canadian accounting standards and how Canadian corporations apply them in their financial reporting.

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ACCT 463 Advanced Management Accounting (3 credits)

(Formerly: ACCT 414 Management Accounting 3) CMA requirement

Pre-requisites:

ACCT 352 Intermediate Financial Accounting 2 ACCT 362 Intermediate Management Accounting 2 ACCT 385 Principles of Taxation

The theoretical frameworks for the examination and evaluation of management accounting and control systems. The technical aspects of accounting along with behavioral issues of management control.

ACCT 476 Internal Auditing (3 credits)

(Formerly: ACCT 430 Operational Auditing) Requirement for CGA and CMA and the Institute of Internal Auditors

Pre-requisites:

ACCT 362 Intermediate Management Accounting 2 ACCT 385 Principal of Taxation ACCT 475 Principals of Auditing

The modern internal audit approach including operational and management audit practices within the internal audit framework. Topics include objectives of an internal audit, communication by internal auditors, planning audit projects, audit of EDP systems, audit testing, operational areas.

ACCT 477 External Auditing (3 credits)

(Formerly: ACCT 431 External Auditing) CGA Requirement

Pre-requisites:

ACCT 475 Principles of Auditing

Auditing standards; auditor's legal rights and responsibilities; problems relating to: incorporated business; consolidated statements prospectuses; events subsequent to balance sheet date; audit of E.D.P. systems; audits requiring special considerations; investigations and special reports; current developments in auditing standards.

ACCT 486 Business Taxation 2 (3 credits)

(Formerly: ACCT 441 Taxation 2) CGA Requirement

Pre-requisites:

ACCT 385 Principles of Taxation

A study of the Income Tax Act as it applies to the taxation of individuals and corporations, including capital costs allowances, capital gains, corporate

reorganizations, trusts and partnerships and administrative regulations. A review of consumption taxes.

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INSY 332 Accounting Information Systems (3 credits)

Requirement for the CGA, CMA and the Institute of Internal Auditors Pre-requisites:

MGCR 331 Information Systems

MGCR 211 Introduction to Financial Accounting

Accounting cycles and information flows and the systems that manage those flows. Principals of systems development and data management as it relates to accounting information. Relationship between accounting applications and transaction

processing systems. Practical experience with accounting packages.

BUSA 400 Independent Studies in Management (Accounting) (3 credits)

Pre-requisites:

Permission of the Director

Research, reading or field projects, permitting independent study under the guidance of a staff member specializing in the field of interest. Projects to be arranged

individually with instructors. A detailed study proposal must be submitted to the instructor and the Director during the first week of classes.

CCTX 540 U.S. Taxation (3 credits)

Pre-requisites:

ACCT 385 Principles of Taxation ACCT 486 Business Taxation

Examination of U.S. taxation at the federal, state and local level from the perspectives of both the individual and the corporation.