Graduate Diploma in Advanced Accounting

York University

Fast track your advancement toward professional accounting certification.

The Diploma in Advanced Accounting (DAAc) is a concurrent program for Master of Accounting (MAcc) students who elect to graduate after completion of Term 2 of the MAcc program.

The DAAc is designed to further students’ academic and intellectual abilities in all fields of professional accountancy. The program places an emphasis on developing students’ critical thinking abilities and their capacity to operate in decision-based environments characterized by high degrees of ambiguity through applied case analysis. Cases also help to develop students’ appreciation of multiple viewpoints and perspectives.

Schulich’s Diploma in Advanced Accounting is accredited by CPA Ontario. Successful graduates of the program will have completed the CPA Electives and be eligible for entering the capstone phase of CPA’s accreditation program.

Schulich CPA stream BBA and iBBA graduates will receive advanced standing for Term 1 and can complete the DAAc in just 4 months. Graduates from CPA-accredited business schools that have completed Core 1 and Core 2 courses may also receive advanced standing for Term 1 and complete the DAAc in 4 months.

Career Opportunities

Excel in a workforce looking for accounting practitioners with a global mindset and a broad perspective that cuts across a diverse range of industries. Whether your goal is to become a professional accountant or pursue another career in business, Schulich’s Diploma in Advanced Accounting will prepare you to pursue your professional accounting certification and differentiate you from other accounting graduates.

Students also have access to the Career Development Centre (CDC). As Schulich’s in-house team of certified Career Coaches and Industry Advisors, the CDC offers a wealth of innovative programs, resources and individualized mentoring and coaching to help you launch your career. Meet alumni, recruiters and industry leaders at corporate information sessions and other CDC events, and receive online access to the very best career tools available.