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Applied Accounting Certificate

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

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Applied Accounting Certificate is a certificate in Accounting programme offered by Douglas College in New Westminster, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered fully online. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 3,600 per total for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate

Field: Accounting

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: Online

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 3,600 / total

Last checked September 2026 · Source: douglascollege.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The 15-credit certificate trains students on accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, Sage and Excel, delivered flexibly through online and evening classes. Completion opens the option of pursuing QuickBooks certification or continuing into an accounting diploma or a business administration degree at the same institution.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: The Certificate in Applied Accounting has no admission prerequisites of its own beyond Douglas College's General College Admission Requirements, met by satisfying one of the College's five general criteria and its English Language Proficiency requirement (for example IELTS Academic overall 6.5, TOEFL iBT 83, PTE Academic 56, Duolingo English Test 110, or CAEL overall and essay score 60). The programme page cautions that some of its courses require Foundations of Math 11 with a grade of "C" or higher as a course-level prerequisite (some courses set a higher bar), so applicants are advised to confirm each course's own prerequisite before registering. No portfolio, interview or minimum admission GPA is stated; the College asks for a 2.00 minimum programme GPA to graduate, not to be admitted.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

Application Deadline: Douglas College publishes college-wide application windows rather than a single date for every programme, and the domestic and international timetables differ. Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC: for the 2027 entry cycle, Fall applications open 1 October 2026, Winter applications open 1 February 2026, and Summer applications open 1 June 2026; limited-enrolment programmes set no fixed close and shut once seats fill, while open-enrolment programmes stay open until 4:00 p.m. the Friday before the semester starts. International applicants apply directly to Douglas: Fall 2026 entry is now closed, Winter 2027 entry is accepted until 30 September 2026, and Summer 2027 entry until 31 January 2027. Admission is effectively rolling within each window until seats or the deadline are reached. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Douglas College

Type: College

Founded: 1970

Students: 14,000

Programs: 158

Location: New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Applied Accounting Certificate award?

Douglas College awards a Certificate in the field of Accounting on completion of this programme.

How long does Applied Accounting Certificate take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Applied Accounting Certificate cost?

Tuition is CAD 3,600 per total for local students.

Can Applied Accounting Certificate be studied online?

Yes — the programme is delivered fully online.

What language is Applied Accounting Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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