MacEwan University is a prominent institution of higher education located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. With a history dating back to 1971, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, business, health, and social sciences. MacEwan University is known for its emphasis on hands-on learning, practical experience, and industry partnerships, ensuring students are well-prepared for their chosen careers. The university's supportive and inclusive environment fosters critical thinking, creativity, and community engagement. MacEwan University is committed to providing quality education, advancing research, and making a positive impact on its students and the community.

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Accountants lead business, providing financial management for day-to-day operations and the financial strategy needed to move organizations into the future. The Accounting major prepares you to analyze and solve problems and participate in the decision-making process of any organization. You will learn to contribute to collaborative information-sharing and joint-planning processes. Acquire the necessary qualitative and quantitative skills for complex problem-solving in an accounting and business environment. Accounting information systems, government and non-profit accounting and taxation studies are alternative areas of study that enhance your skill set. With knowledge of all areas of business and in-depth study of advanced accounting topics, you are able to, upon graduation, pursue a professional designation, graduate-level studies or to assume a managerial or accounting position. The Accounting major offered by MacEwan University is a Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) accredited program. Show less

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Major
Major Requirements - Complete 27 credits (9 courses) from this list:
Course List
ACCT 315 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
ACCT 316 Intermediate Financial Accounting II
ACCT 324 Intermediate Management Accounting
ACCT 328 Income Tax Fundamentals
ACCT 442 Auditing

Option Requirement
Select 12 credits (4 courses) from the following: 12
ACCT 330
Introduction to Data Analytics in Accounting
ACCT 366
Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting
FNCE 406
Valuation and Investment Decision
ACCT 410
Financial Accounting - Advanced
ACCT 412
Financial Accounting Theory
ACCT 422
Management Accounting - Advanced
ACCT 428
Advanced Corporate Taxation
ACCT 430
Accounting Information and Systems Support
ACCT 450
Data Analytics Applied to Accounting
ACCT 493
Integrated Case Studies in Accounting
ACCT 497
Special Topics in Accounting
ACCT 498
Independent Studies in Accounting
Elective Requirements
Business Electives 6
Non-Business Electives 15
Open Electives 15

Total Credits 63

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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