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Program Requirements
**Ce programme n'est actuellement pas offert.**
Le Certificat de deuxi猫me cycle en comptabilit茅 professionnelle est un programme de formation professionnelle (PFP) accr茅dit茅 par l鈥橭rdre des comptables professionnels agr茅茅s du Qu茅bec. Le programme pr茅pare l'茅tudiant 脿 faire carri猫re comme comptable professionnel et 脿 se pr茅senter 脿 l鈥檈xamen final commun pancanadien menant au titre de CPA. Il permet 脿 l'茅tudiant d'acqu茅rir les comp茅tences professionnelles reconnues sur la sc猫ne nationale et internationale. L'茅tudiant se familiarise avec les th茅ories et les probl猫mes pratiques les plus r茅cents et peut se sp茅cialiser en comptabilit茅 publique (assurance), en mesure de la performance, en fiscalit茅 ou en analyse financi猫re d'entreprise. Ce programme peut 锚tre suivi soit 脿 temps plein 脿 la Facult茅 de gestion Desautels ou 脿 temps partiel 脿 l鈥櫭塩ole d鈥櫭ヾucation permanente.
Cours pr茅alables pour les 茅tudiants canadiens titulaires d'un B. Com. (33 unit茅s)
(minimum B- requis)
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ACCT 351 Intermediate Financial Accounting 1 (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 : An examination of the theoretical foundation for financial reporting and revenue recognition. The tools of accounting, including a review of the accounting process and compound interest concepts. Asset recognition, measurement and disclosure. Partnership accounting.
Terms: Automne 2017, Hiver 2018, 脡t茅 2018
Instructors: Tsang, Desmond; Abrams, Amanda; Cecere, Ralph (Fall) Abrams, Amanda; Murray, Michael George; Zajdman-Borden, Karen (Winter) Cecere, Ralph; Chen, Zhu (Summer)
Prerequisite: MGCR 211
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ACCT 352 Intermediate Financial Accounting 2 (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 : A continuation of Intermediate Financial Accounting 1. An examination of liability recognition, measurement and disclosure, including leases, pension costs and corporate income tax. Shareholders' equity, dilutive securities and earnings per share. The statement of changes in financial position, basic financial statement analysis and full disclosure in financial reporting.
Terms: Automne 2017, Hiver 2018
Instructors: Abrams, Amanda; Cecere, Ralph (Fall) Rabier, MaryJane; Cecere, Ralph (Winter)
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ACCT 361 Management Accounting (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 : The role of management accounting information to support internal management decisions and to provide performance incentives.
Terms: Automne 2017, Hiver 2018
Instructors: Parent, Kevin Paul; Di Sabato, Marco (Fall) Lee, Dongyoung; Parent, Kevin Paul (Winter)
Prerequisite: MGCR 211
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ACCT 362 Cost Accounting (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 : An examination of a number of recurring issues in the area of decision-making and control, including cost allocation, alternative costing systems, and innovations in costing and performance measurement.
Terms: Automne 2017, Hiver 2018
Instructors: Levy, Philippe; Lapointe, Deirdre (Fall) Zhang, Jingjing; Lapointe, Deirdre (Winter)
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ACCT 385 Principles of Taxation (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 : An introduction to the concepts underlying the Canadian tax system and how they are applied in relation to the taxation of individuals and businesses.
Terms: Automne 2017, Hiver 2018, 脡t茅 2018
Instructors: Goldsman, Larry; Armanious, Joseph (Fall) Wenzel, Brian; Armanious, Joseph (Winter) Armanious, Joseph (Summer)
Prerequisite: MGCR 211
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ACCT 453 Advanced Financial Accounting (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 : Reporting relevant financial information subsequent to long term intercorporate investments. The preparation of consolidated financial statements with emphasis on their economic substance rather than legal form.
Terms: Automne 2017, Hiver 2018
Instructors: Scott, Julia; Wilson, Jim (Fall) Wilson, Jim; McPhie, Gaelen (Winter)
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ACCT 463 Management Control (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 : The theoretical frameworks for the examination and evaluation of management accounting and control systems. The technical aspects of accounting along with behavioural issues of management control.
Terms: Automne 2017, Hiver 2018, 脡t茅 2018
Instructors: Levy, Philippe (Fall) Levy, Philippe (Winter) Hindo, Rima (Summer)
Prerequisites: ACCT 361
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ACCT 475 Principles of Auditing (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 : An introduction to basic auditing concepts and internal controls of an accounting system. Topics include current auditing standards, ethical conduct, legal liability, planning of an audit, sampling techniques, non-audit engagements, the study and evaluation of internal controls in an accounting system.
Terms: Automne 2017, Hiver 2018, 脡t茅 2018
Instructors: Cecere, Ralph (Fall) Cecere, Ralph (Winter) Cecere, Ralph (Summer)
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ACCT 486 Business Taxation 2 (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 : A study of the Income Tax Act as it applies to the taxation of individuals and corporations, including capital cost allowances, capital gains, corporate reorganisations, trusts and partnerships and administrative regulations. A review of consumption taxes.
Terms: Automne 2017, Hiver 2018
Instructors: Goldsman, Larry; Oliverio, Joseph (Fall) Goldsman, Larry; Triassi, Jack (Winter)
Prerequisite: ACCT 385
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BUSA 364 Business Law 1 (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Gestion d'affaires : An introduction to the legal system and basic legal principles affecting business. Tort negligence, contracts, forms of business organization, creditors' rights and bankruptcy.
Terms: Automne 2017, Hiver 2018, 脡t茅 2018
Instructors: Perreault, Jocelyn; Sepinwall, Bernard (Fall) Cox, Robert; Perreault, Jocelyn (Winter) Sepinwall, Bernard (Summer)
Restriction: This course cannot be double-counted from the Certificate in Management.
Continuing Studies: requirement for CMA, CGA, the Canadian Institute of Management
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FINE 342 Corporate Finance (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Finance : In-depth study of corporate finance, risk, diversification, portfolio analysis, and capital market theory.
Terms: Automne 2017, Hiver 2018, 脡t茅 2018
Instructors: di Pietro, Vadim; Madan, Sujata (Fall) Madan, Sujata; Chi, Feng; Caron, Yves (Winter) di Pietro, Vadim (Summer)
Prerequisite: MGCR 341
Cours pr茅alables pour les 茅tudiants titulaires d'un dipl么me en comptabilit茅 (42 unit茅s)
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CCAU 511 Auditing 1 (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Audit (CCE) : An introduction to: the nature and purpose of auditing, appointment, remuneration, powers, duties and responsibilities of an auditor; internal control; audit programs, financial statement presentation; procedures for verification of items in financial statements; audit reports.
Terms: Automne 2017, Hiver 2018, 脡t茅 2018
Instructors: Cecere, Ralph (Fall) Cecere, Ralph (Winter) Cecere, Ralph (Summer)
Prerequisite: CCFC 512
Requirements for entry into the Graduate Diploma in Public Accountancy.
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CCFC 511 Financial Accounting 1 (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 financi猫re (CCE) : Theoretical and practical foundation of financial reporting, specifically focusing on the accounting concepts, the accounting process, revenue and asset recognition, their measurement and disclosure.
Terms: Automne 2017, Hiver 2018, 脡t茅 2018
Instructors: Tenenbaum, Lawrence S (Fall) Murray, Michael George; Zajdman-Borden, Karen (Winter) Cecere, Ralph (Summer)
Prerequisite: CACC 521
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CCFC 512 Financial Accounting 2 (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 financi猫re (CCE) : A detailed review of the accounting for current and long term assets and liabilities, intangibles and shareholders' equity; determination of accounting income and the treatment of prior period adjustments and extraordinary items; working capital and flow of funds; financial statement presentation; partnerships. Current practices and the relevant CICA recommendations will be reviewed in terms of theoretical concepts and principles.
Terms: Automne 2017, Hiver 2018
Instructors: Cecere, Ralph (Fall) Cecere, Ralph (Winter)
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CCFC 513 Financial Accounting 3 (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 financi猫re (CCE) : The underlying concepts and accounting treatment of intercorporate investments, business combinations, purchases and pooling of interests, including a detailed examination of the CICA recommendations. Reorganizations; valuation of business enterprises; branches, domestic and foreign; consignments; installment sales; estate and trust accounting.
Terms: Automne 2017, Hiver 2018
Instructors: Wilson, Jim (Fall) Wilson, Jim (Winter)
Prerequisite: CCFC 512
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CCLW 511 Law 1 (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Droit (CCE) : Sources and administration of law; the Canadian Constitution and the division of powers; the Quebec Civil Code, comprising the law of persons, the law of property, obligations, contracts, sale, lease and hire, mandate, suretyship, hypothecs and prescription.
Terms: Automne 2017, Hiver 2018, 脡t茅 2018
Instructors: Sepinwall, Bernard (Fall) Cox, Robert (Winter) Sepinwall, Bernard (Summer)
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CCMA 511 Managerial Accounting 1 (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 analytique : Introduction to cost accounting. Elements of cost; job order and process cost systems; budgeting; standard costs and analysis of variances; cost/volume/profit relationships; variable costing; relevant costs.
Terms: Automne 2017, Hiver 2018
Instructors: Parent, Kevin Paul (Fall) Tenenbaum, Lawrence S (Winter)
Prerequisite: CCFC 511
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CCMA 522 Managerial Accounting 2 (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 analytique : Building on Managerial Accounting I, this course examines the processes used by management to make decisions relating to business operations; investments; financing (including income tax implications); bankruptcy; liquidation and receivership. Business and Securities Valuation Techniques and considerations; and operations management techniques and considerations are included.
Terms: Automne 2017, Hiver 2018
Instructors: Lapointe, Deirdre (Fall) Lapointe, Deirdre (Winter)
Prerequisite: CCMA 511
CGA Requirement
CMA Requirement
Requirements for entry into the Graduate Diploma in Public Accountancy
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CCMA 523 Managerial Accounting 3 (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 analytique : Core management control problems, the management control systems available to address those problems, and important situational factors that can cause managers to choose one set of management controls over another are examined. Coverage of management controls is extended to situations that deserve special attention.
Terms: 脡t茅 2018
Instructors: Hindo, Rima (Summer)
Prerequisite: CCMA 522
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CCTX 511 Taxation 1 (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Taxes (CCE) : Basic principles of tax law; residence, meaning and computation of taxable income; computation of personal tax; foreign tax credits; capital gains; partnerships; trusts; administration and enforcement; case decisions; Revenue Department bulletins, circulars and rulings; appeals.
Terms: Automne 2017, Hiver 2018, 脡t茅 2018
Instructors: Armanious, Joseph (Fall) Armanious, Joseph (Winter) Armanious, Joseph (Summer)
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CCTX 532 Taxation 2 (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Taxes (CCE) : Theoretical analysis of federal corporate taxation. Current issues in taxation will also be discussed and analyzed.
Terms: Automne 2017, Hiver 2018
Instructors: Oliverio, Joseph (Fall) Triassi, Jack (Winter)
Prerequisite: CCTX 511
CGA Requirement
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CFIN 512 Corporate Finance (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Finance (CCE) : Fundamental finance theory as applied to the firm's short and long-term financing and investment decisions and the sources of funds available to it (stocks, bonds, derivatives). Exposure to critical concepts of "firm value maximization" emphasizing capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure, derivatives, dividend policy, risk and return.
Terms: Automne 2017, Hiver 2018, 脡t茅 2018
Instructors: Marianer, Michael; Truong, Minh Quy (Fall) Marianer, Michael (Winter) di Pietro, Vadim (Summer)
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CFIN 522 Applied Topics: Corporate Finance (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Finance (CCE) : Concepts and techniques developed in earlier courses are extended and/or applied to problems faced by managers in Corporate Finance. Such problems include: working capital management, capital budgeting, capital structure, dividend policy, cost of capital and mergers and acquisitions. Stresses the application of theory and techniques; and makes extensive use of case studies.
Terms: Automne 2017, Hiver 2018, 脡t茅 2018
Instructors: di Pietro, Vadim (Fall) Caron, Yves (Winter) di Pietro, Vadim (Summer)
Prerequisite: CFIN 512
CGA Requirement
CMA Requirement
**Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fourth lecture day.
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CMIS 541 Information Systems for Managers (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Gestion des syst猫mes d'information : Introduces the importance of Information Systems (IS) in organizations and issues associated with managing these. Provides a strategic view of IS and Information Technology (IT). Students will be presented with managerial, informational and technological issues related to the management of IT, and with a framework to better manage them. Class discussions, case analysis, presentations.
Terms: 脡t茅 2018
Instructors: Motaghi, Hamed (Summer)
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CPL2 552 Strategic Management (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Politique : Includes analysis of major forces driving organizations, explores mission development, goal selection, corporate strategy, policy formulation for the benefit of all stakeholders. Discusses situations confronting senior managers in the competitive environment, includes topics such as the identification and evaluation of strategic alternatives, the management of control processes for increased productivity, etc.
Terms: Automne 2017, Hiver 2018
Instructors: Keen Henon, Christian (Fall) Hollingworth, Mark (Winter)
Prerequisite: Advanced student
Cours obligatoires (16 unit茅s)
* l'unit茅 de valeur de ce cours est z茅ro (0).
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ACCT 653 Issues in Professional Accounting 1 (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 : How fundamental concepts in financial accounting and reporting, including technically complex accounting issues and their audit, performance management, tax and finance implications, are integrated into decision-making.
Terms: 脡t茅 2018
Instructors: Abrams, Amanda; Kane, James; Marginson, Melissa (Summer)
Restriction: Open only to students in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting.
**Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the third lecture day and withdrawal is June 16, 2018.
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ACCT 654 Issues in Professional Accounting 2 (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 : Fundamental concepts in financial accounting and reporting, including technically complex accounting issues and their audit, performance management, tax and finance implications, are integrated into decision-making and strategies through case scenarios.
Terms: 脡t茅 2018
Instructors: Abrams, Amanda; Kane, James; Haider, Rayees (Summer)
Restriction: Open only to students in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting.
**Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the third lecture day and withdrawal is June 16, 2018.
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ACCT 663 Strategic Aspects of Accounting 1 (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 : Corporate governance, strategy, risk management, and management reporting needs, with a particular emphasis on their integration with accounting practice, finance and taxation. Formulating deliberate and emergent strategies, and translating those strategies into specific objectives and actions which are used in decision-making.
Terms: 脡t茅 2018
Instructors: Scott, Julia; Schneiderman, Evan; Diodati, Jennifer (Summer)
Restriction:Open only to students in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting.
**Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the third lecture day and withdrawal is June 16, 2018.
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ACCT 664 Strategic Aspects of Accounting 2 (3 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 : Corporate governance, strategy, risk management, and management reporting needs, with a particular emphasis on their integration with accounting practice, finance and taxation. Emphasis is also placed on competence required to build good monitoring and control systems and perform financial analysis for different types of entities. Case scenarios are used to integrate these concepts into decision-making.
Terms: 脡t茅 2018
Instructors: Scott, Julia; Abrams, Ryan; Diodati, Jennifer (Summer)
Restriction: Open only to students in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting.
**Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the third lecture day and withdrawal is June 16, 2018.
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ACCT 695 Integrative Analysis (4 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 : Integration of the enabling competencies and the six technical competency areas required of a CPA. Developing strategic leadership capabilities and the ability to bring an integrative perspective to decision-making including: professional and ethical behaviour, problem-solving and decision-making, communication (both written and oral), self-management, teamwork and leadership.
Terms: 脡t茅 2018
Instructors: Scott, Julia; Ziavras, Titika; Rosen, Melissa; Matarasso, Robert (Summer)
Prerequisite(s): Any two of the following: ACCT 683, ACCT 685, ACCT 687, ACCT 689.
Corequisite: ACCT 699
Restriction(s): Open only to students in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting.
This is an intensive offering. In addition to Tuesday and Thursday evening classes, there will four (4) Saturday classes offered from 9 to 3 pm.
**Although this course follows a Wednesday (W) class schedule pattern, the first lecture will take place on Monday, May 2, 2016, and there will be no lecture on Wednesday, May 4th. Classes will then resume on a Wednesday class schedule from May 11th until June 29th.
**Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fifth lecture day.
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ACCT 699 Exam Preparation Seminar *
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 : Using complex and highly integrative cases that simulate real-life business issues to apply the technical and enabling competencies acquired throughout the CPA certification program. Practicing developing responses to business simulations and communicating a well-structured response.
Terms: 脡t茅 2018
Instructors: Scott, Julia; Matarasso, Robert; Biscotti, Gina; Toews, Deanna; Rosen, Melissa; Roy, Marie-Danielle; Bradley-Tessier, Jenny; Tassoni, Joshua (Summer)
Prerequisites:Any two courses of the following: ACCT 683, ACCT 685, ACCT 687, ACCT 689.
Corequisite: ACCT 695
A fee of $2,000.00 is charged to all students enrolled in this non-credit course to cover the cost of case preparation, individualized debriefing sessions and a variety of seminars to deal with topics ranging from proper studying to technical refreshers on new standards. Students who have taken this course prior to summer 2014 must take the course again to satisfy the requirement for it in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting.
Restrictions: Open only to students in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting.
CFE Prep Seminar ACCT 699 for MG (Desautels Faculty of Management) only.
This is an intensive offering. In addition to Tuesday and Thursday evening classes, there will five (5) Saturday classes offered from 9 to 3 pm.
**Web add deadline is April 29, 2018 which is before the start of classes.
**No web drop allowed.
**No web withdrawal allowed.
Cours compl茅mentaires (8 unit茅s)
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ACCT 683 Practice of Taxation (4 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 : Providing taxation services and guidance, including assisting individual and corporate entities to minimize taxes and meet their objectives while complying with tax laws and regulations. Addressing compliance and tax-planning issues for both individuals and corporate entities, as well as, to a lesser extent, partnerships and trusts. Recognizing the interrelationship between financial reporting decisions and taxation, and the importance of taking taxes into account when making business and investment decisions.
Terms: Automne 2017
Instructors: Roy, Marie-Danielle; Armanious, Joseph; Zerbino, Riccardo; Scott, Julia; Cote, Matthew; Marginson, Melissa (Fall)
Restriction(s): Open only to students in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program.
Students who have received credit for this course prior to 201405 must take the course again to obtain credit for it in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting.
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ACCT 685 Accounting and Performance Management (4 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 : Applying conceptual frameworks for strategy, governance, risk, and performance in complex settings. Contributing to strategic decision-making, supporting effective governance, managing and mitigating risk, and assessing overall performance management. Focusing on improving performance and delivering sustainable value.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Open only to students in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program.
Students who have received credit for this course prior to Summer 2014 must take the course again to obtain credit for it in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting.
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ACCT 687 Assurance Services (4 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 : Performing both internal audit projects and external assurance engagements; from understanding how governance plays a key role, assessing the need for an engagement, to developing and performing the procedures, through to documenting and reporting results. While this course is primarily designed for students who wish to practise public accounting or to work in internal audit, it would be beneficial to a wide range of students because it focuses on the key concepts of auditing, such as risk, materiality, and internal control, which are concepts that have broad application.
Terms: Automne 2017
Instructors: Rosen, Melissa; Biscotti, Gina; Scott, Julia; Palladini, David; McPhie, Gaelen (Fall)
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ACCT 689 Financial Business Analysis (4 unit茅s)
Vue d'ensemble
Comptabilit茅 : Developing overall finance policies and identifying, analyzing, evaluating, and recommending investment and financing decisions. Applying appropriate finance principles and conceptual approaches to determine appropriate courses of action. Providing finance-related services for an entity, either individually or as part of a larger team, understanding when the advice of a finance specialist is required, and understanding and communicating with other finance professionals.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Restriction(s): Open only to students in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program.
Students who have received credit for this course prior to fall 2014 must take the course again to obtain credit for it in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting.
School of Continuing Studies—2017-2018 (last updated juin. 15, 2017) (disclaimer)
