| DeGroote’s Graduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy program prepares students to pursue the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and is accredited by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario). Beginning in 2015, the CPA will be the only accounting designation in Canada. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 77 |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | A four-year honours bachelor degree or equivalent from a Canadian University;
At least a B- (70 – 72%) average in courses on economics; statistics, corporate finance; introductory; intermediate and advanced financial accounting; introductory, intermediate and advanced managerial accounting; accounting theory; audit and assurance, and taxation with a minimum passing grade of 60% in each course
At least a B (73 – 76%) average in each of the last two years of university study.
To comply with the School of Graduate Studies’ admission requirements for graduate diplomas, applicants must have at least a B+ average (equivalent to a McMaster 8.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) out of 12) in the final year in all courses in the accounting discipline, or relating to the accounting discipline. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.
