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Cert in General Accounting

Université du Québec en Outaouais

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

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Cert in General Accounting is a certificate in Accounting programme taught at Université du Québec en Outaouais in Gatineau, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 24,737 per year (CAD 3,118 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Accounting
Local tuition: CAD 3,118 / year
International tuition: CAD 24,737 / year

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: etudier.uqo.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This certificate allows students to acquire foundational knowledge in the field of accounting. The 30-credit, first-cycle program is aimed at individuals already working in accounting or wishing to enter the field, combining core theoretical concepts with practical applications relevant to business contexts. Coursework builds competency in recording, analyzing, and reporting financial information as used in day-to-day accounting practice, giving students the technical grounding needed for entry-level accounting and bookkeeping functions within an organization. Applicants without collegial-level mathematics may need to complete a preparatory course before beginning program courses. The program is offered in full-time and part-time formats at the Gatineau and Saint-Jérôme campuses, with admission open in the Fall, Winter, and Summer terms, leading to a Certificate credential from Université du Québec en Outaouais.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.00 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Admission is open to applicants who meet one of three requirements: holding a DEC diploma along with collegial-level mathematics (courses 103, 105, 302, 307, 337, or 360); having completed a minimum of 15 university credits with a cumulative average of at least 2.0 on a scale of 4.3, along with the same collegial mathematics requirement; or possessing at least six months of relevant experience in accounting or administration, along with the collegial mathematics requirement. Applicants who lack the required mathematics background must complete the preparatory course MQT1203.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

About Université du Québec en Outaouais

“Être plus près, aller plus loin”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1981
Students: 7,100
Programs: 130
Location: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in General Accounting award?

Université du Québec en Outaouais awards a Certificate in the field of Accounting on completion of this programme.

How much does Cert in General Accounting cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 24,737 per year (CAD 3,118 per year for local students).

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