At Université Laval in Québec, Canada, Access to the Accounting Profession (Certificate) is offered as a certificate in Accounting programme. The programme runs for 4 semesters.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Accounting
Duration: 4 semesters
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This certificate allows holders of an undergraduate degree to complete the foundational accounting coursework required for admission to the CPA Professional Education Program or a graduate diploma in accounting. Students develop competencies in strategic cost management, financial accounting, taxation, governance, internal controls, and audit practice. The program totals 36 credits, with a minimum of four sessions required to complete it. Courses can be taken partially or entirely at a distance, with some offered in hybrid format. The certificate suits university graduates seeking to meet the prerequisite coursework for a professional accounting designation or further graduate study in accounting.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:2.67 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree with a cumulative average of at least 2.67/4.33 and meet the specified mathematics prerequisites. Candidates must also have completed ten specified first-cycle courses in accounting and management with a minimum grade point average of 2.67/4.33. Non-francophone applicants must demonstrate French proficiency via the TCF test with a minimum score of 361/699.
