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Accounting & Finance (ACF)

Co-op Option (ACFC)

Starts in January, May, September

Campus
Delivery
Hybrid
Duration
6 Semesters (3 Years)
Credential
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
School
Seneca Business

About the Program

In this three-year advanced diploma program, you will develop in-depth technical knowledge of financial accounting, cost and managerial accounting, taxation, financial management, auditing and technology applications. 

Read more about this program.

As a student of this program, you must maintain:

  • A minimum GPA of 3.0 during your first year
  • Achieve a minimum of C grade in program course ACC220

Without fulfilment of the above requirements, you may be asked to withdraw from the program and transfer to other accounting programs such as the two-year Accounting program.

Life of Credit

This program qualifies for Seneca's Life of a Credit policy. This policy will allow you to transfer your credits earned in the past 10 years toward this program.

Part-time option is available >

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Sage ERP
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Access database
  • Microsoft Dynamics

Work Experience

Optional Co-op

This program offers the option to complete a co-op work term, providing valuable hands-on experience in your field of study. Students interested in completing a co-op work term should apply to the PROGRAMNAME program.​

Students who select the co-op stream will have the opportunity to participate in a co-op term(s) if eligibility requirements are maintained. Students will have the flexibility to transfer to the non-co-op stream at any time. The co-op term(s) is typically a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters. The co-op search is student-driven and participation in the co-op stream does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. However, students will receive guidance and support through in-class career workshops and one-on-one coaching to help prepare for the co-op term.

Program Availability

Start in Location Availability
Sept. 2025 Newnham  Open
Jan. 2026 Newnham  Open
May 2026 Newnham  Open

Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

Start in Location Availability
Sept. 2025 Newnham  Open
Jan. 2026 Newnham  Open
May 2026 Newnham  Open

Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements.

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

In courses delivered in the flexible format, using interactive learning spaces, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time. Students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.

Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.

Your Career

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options you can explore:

  • Accountant
  • Taxation audit analyst
  • Internal audit technician
  • Managerial accountant
  • Budget co-ordinator
  • Payroll administrator
  • Junior financial analyst
  • Loans officer

Professional Certification

Assuming all grade requirements are met, as an ACF graduate:

The Seneca Polytechnic Difference

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Degree Pathways

Degree Pathways

Every Seneca diploma has a degree pathway. You have the opportunity to continue your studies and complete a degree at Seneca or a partner institution.

Global Recognition

Global Recognition

Seneca is proud to be one of the first institutions in Ontario to have programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Seneca Works

Career Support

Seneca Works offers students and graduates lifelong access to an exclusive job board, career coaching, networking and more.

Sustainability

Sustainability

We’ve made a bold commitment to embed principles of sustainability into every business program we offer.

What Our Graduates Say

Stacy-Ann Stephenson

Stacy-Ann Stephenson

Graduate, Accounting & Finance

“My experience at Seneca has exceeded my expectations. The professors are knowledgeable in each of their disciplines and incorporated real life examples to engage discussions and enhance our learning.”

Read Stacy-Ann's success story

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