College Certificate – Accounting

The Accounting (Foundations) 1-year certificate program builds a strong foundation in accounting fundamentals necessary for success in management positions or to start a career in bookkeeping and accounting.

• Core Focus & Capstone: Delivers practical knowledge in fundamental accounting processes (income statements, balance sheets, accounts receivable/payable, fixed assets, and depreciation). The program concludes with a capstone course where students apply their skills through a work-integrated learning project solving real-world business challenges.

• Academic Pathways & CPA Prep: Serves as a pathway toward the Chartered Professional Accountant Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) preparatory requirements. Graduates can transfer up to 27 credits (9 courses) toward SAIT’s Business Administration diploma or Bachelor of Business Administration degree programs.

• Job Insights:

  • Canada: Average salary of $50,870/yr (Range: $37K – $73K) | 1,184 jobs advertised (July 2026).

  • Alberta: Average salary of $51,593/yr (Range: $37K – $75K) | 156 jobs advertised (July 2026).

Academic Background:

• Minimum Level of Education Completed: Grade 12 / High School

• Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Language Requirements:

• Minimum Language Test Scores: IELTS 6.0 | TOEFL 80.0 | PTE 53.0 | Duolingo 115

• Conditional Admission: Available by completing English courses prior to the academic program if valid test scores are not yet provided.

PGWP Ineligibility: This program is NOT eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). The PGWP Program enables graduates to gain valuable Canadian work experience based on fields corresponding to long-term occupational shortages.
IRCC Disclaimer: The final decision on PGWP approval rests solely with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Students are advised to check eligibility criteria on the official IRCC website.
General Admission Note: Program requirements serve only as a guide and do not guarantee admission. Valid language test results are required for direct admission before receiving a final offer letter.