Frequently Asked Questions
Professional Accounting
- How many courses are in the Professional Accounting Certificate Program?
- Must all twelve courses be Camosun courses to obtain a PACCT certificate credential?
- Can the PACCT certificate program be taken on a part-time basis as well as on a full-time basis?
- Are PACCT students eligible to register as co-op students?
- What are the admission requirements to the PACCT certificate program?
- How long does it take to complete the PACCT certificate program?
- How much does the PACCT certificate program cost?
- How much does it cost to transfer courses into Camosun?
- On which campus are the PACCT courses offered?
- Is there a student residence at the Interurban campus?
- Once I have graduated from the PACCT certificate program, will I have completed all the courses required by the CA, CGA, and CMA?
- Will I be a professional accountant if I have a degree and Camosun’s PACCT certificate credential?
How many courses are in the Professional Accounting Certificate Program?
There are twelve courses, ten are specified required courses and two are elective courses. Each one of the specified required courses and elective courses is required by at least one of CA, CMA, or CGA.
Must all twelve courses be Camosun courses to obtain a PACCT certificate credential?
A minimum three of the twelve courses must be Camosun courses.
Can the PACCT certificate program be taken on a part-time basis as well as on a full-time basis?
Yes. PACCT courses are offered on weekdays, evenings, and some courses have been offered on Saturdays. Most courses are offered in the fall (Sept-Dec) and winter (Jan-April) terms; some courses are offered in the spring (May/June) and summer (July/August) terms.
Are PACCT students eligible to register as co-op students?
Yes, an internship work term, which is optional, is available to PACCT students.
What are the admission requirements to the PACCT certificate program?
Admission to the PACCT certificate program requires a C+ grade in English 12 and C grade in Math 11. However, it is recommended that applicants have degrees or are completing degree programs.
How long does it take to complete the PACCT certificate program?
How long a student takes to complete the program depends on the number of PACCT courses for which the student has received transfer credit, the number of courses the student takes each term, and the availability of the courses each term.
How much does the PACCT certificate program cost?
Total tuition fee for the twelve courses is about $3688.50 (as of Sept 2009), depending on the elective courses chosen. The course tuition fees do not include Student Society fees and levies, or textbook costs.
How much does it cost to transfer courses into Camosun?
Many students come to Camosun College having already completed some courses at other colleges or universities. Often that coursework can be evaluated for credit towards a Camosun College credential. It’s an easy process (involving a form, a fee, and sealed, official transcripts). More...
On which campus are the PACCT courses offered?
The School of Business is located at Camosun’s Interurban campus so all business courses are offered at Interurban, however some ACCT courses are also offered at Camosun’s Lansdowne campus to facilitate university transfer students, Camosun/UVIC students and part-time students who work down town.
Is there a student residence at the Interurban campus?
Not yet, but we remain hopeful.
Once I have graduated from the PACCT certificate program, will I have completed all the courses required by the CA, CGA, and CMA?
It depends on the number of required courses already satisfied by your degree, and on the professional accounting designation you have chosen to pursue.
Will I be a professional accountant if I have a degree and Camosun’s PACCT certificate credential?
Not quite, but you have completed the first big step, which is the degree requirement and the specific courses required by all three professional accounting bodies.
The second step is to obtain a job acceptable to the Chartered Accountants, or Certified General Accountants, or Certified Management Accountants and register with CA School of Business (CASB), or CGA PACE level, or CMA Strategic Leadership Program (SLP).
The third step is to successfully complete CASB or PACE or SLP and the related professional examinations.
