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Access to the Accounting Profession (Certificate)

Québec, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #526 =

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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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Last checked September 2026 · Source: ulaval.ca ·

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.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

About Université Laval

“Deo favente haud pluribus impar”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1852

Students: 56,000

QS rank: #526 =

Programs: 543

Location: Québec, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Access to the Accounting Profession (Certificate) award?

Université Laval awards a Certificate in the field of Accounting on completion of this programme.

How long does Access to the Accounting Profession (Certificate) take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

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