Hons in Accounting & Economics

The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Accounting & Economics is a four-year program jointly offered by Trent University's School of Business and Department of Economics. It combines study in economics with accounting coursework and is aimed at students who are interested in studying economics while pursuing a Chartered Professional Accountant designation. The program blends the analytical and theoretical grounding of an economics degree with the practical accounting knowledge relevant to professional accounting certification, giving graduates a combined academic background useful for careers in accounting, finance, and economics-related fields. Admission requires applicants to have completed a secondary school senior-level mathematics course in good standing, reflecting the quantitative demands of both the economics and accounting components of the program. As an Honours program, it requires a higher course load and standing than a general degree, preparing graduates either for direct entry into the accounting profession or for further study.