At College of the North Atlantic in Stephenville, Canada, Diploma in Accounting is offered as a diploma in Accounting programme. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 4,484 per semester (CAD 1,099 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Accounting
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 1,099 / semester
International tuition: CAD 4,484 / semester
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
College of the North Atlantic's Accounting diploma is a two-year program, delivered across six semesters plus an intersession, focused on general financial accounting alongside critical thinking and problem-solving. Coursework covers financial reporting, preparation and analysis of financial statements, computerized accounting systems, budgeting, tax preparation, and internal auditing. The program includes a six-week work placement giving students practical experience in an accounting or finance setting. Delivery options include on-campus study at the Corner Brook and Grand Falls-Windsor campuses, as well as online asynchronous and online synchronous formats. Students who complete only the first year may exit with a Business Administration Certificate before continuing toward the full Accounting Diploma in year two. The program suits students with an aptitude for numerical and analytical work who want to support the financial operations of a business or organization. Graduates typically enter roles such as administrative assistant, financial clerk, treasury clerk, payroll clerk, or project team lead. The diploma also provides a pathway to further study, with transfer opportunities to universities including Athabasca and Memorial for students pursuing additional credentials such as the CPA designation.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:60.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Direct entry requires a Provincial High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% overall average, including English 3201, Mathematics at Advanced 2200/3200 (50% minimum each) or Academic 2201 (50%) and 3201 (60%), and five 3000-level credits; equivalent College Transition, Adult Basic Education (Level III) Business-Related Profile, or mature-student routes are also accepted. International applicants must show an equivalent secondary credential, and, for applicants from India specifically, Grade 10 Mathematics at 50% plus proof of a Business/Commerce stream. English proficiency follows CNA's institution-wide requirement rather than a programme-specific score: IELTS Academic overall band 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 53, or Duolingo 105-110, waived after three years of English-medium instruction.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:College of the North Atlantic accepts domestic applications on a rolling, first-come basis with no fixed opening or closing date published for any intake; the college states applications for a program remain open until it is filled, which for competitive programmes such as Practical Nursing can mean the intake closes before the term starts. International applicants apply directly to CNA; for the Fall 2026 intake the college published a closing date of 30 April 2026 (with late applications from students already holding a study permit still considered), but no equivalent Fall 2027 or Winter 2027 international date has yet been posted. Admission is therefore effectively rolling for domestic applicants and governed by a single seasonal cutoff, not yet republished, for international ones. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
