Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

A career in accounting appeals to students with wide-ranging interests and good communication skills. Ultimately, accounting is about information. Sound management of financial resources can capture not only how a person or organization is doing, but also where they are going. This information is crucial for decision-making in business, government and also for personal finances. Learn how to prepare financial and related information, and how to interpret what it means.Accounting at the Sobey School of Business provides students with a comprehensive and respected degree from one of Canada's leading business schools. World-class faculty with professional experience combine with excellent scholarship opportunities and co-op options to make the Sobey School of Business the right choice to prepare students for a successful career as accounting professionals.Along with preparing students to be financially literate for any role in business, the Accounting major at Saint Mary's is tailored to meet the requirements of the newly merged Canadian CPA designation. Sobey School of Business Accounting alumni are employed with major accounting firms, industry, government and non-profit organizations around the world. There are many opportunities for academic awards and exchanges with universities in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia.