Accounting Degree Programs

DAP Scholarships and Awards

Scholarships and awards are available to DAP students and are awarded based on a combination of academic achievement and/or achievement in extra curricular activities such as leadership and community service. Most awards by application are posted in Feb/March and July/August. Current scholarships and awards, along with application deadlines, are listed below. Students will be notified via email of any new opportunities as they arise.
DAP Entrance Scholarships
DAP Student Scholarships
DAP Graduation Awards
Other DAP Awards
Upcoming Deadlines for Applications
Application Documents

Loans

Student loans are government-funded repayable financial assistance. This funding is intended to help students finance their post-secondary education. Please refer to the Awards, Fees & Finances section of the UBC website.

DAP Entrance Scholarships

The following entrance scholarships recognize and reward the achievements of incoming Sauder School of Business DAP students:

01679 Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP) Annual Golf Tournament Entrance Scholarship

Scholarships totalling $1,000 have been endowed through proceeds from the Annual DAP Alumni Golf Tournament to recognize outstanding students entering the Diploma in Accounting Program. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business to part-time or full-time students who are enrolled in the DAP Program and demonstrate a combination of academic excellence, strong leadership abilities and community involvement. Applications for these scholarships are available at entry into the DAP program in May and September (First awards available for the 2008/09 Winter Session; September 2008 entry).

Deadlines for Application: April 15 & August 15

DAP Student Scholarships & Awards

In addition to Entrance Scholarships, the following scholarships are available to current DAP students. Scholarships that include criteria other than, or in addition to, academic achievement are available by application. In addition to the criteria in the award description, to qualify for awards students must have completed a minimum of 9 DAP credit units, with a minimum 75% average.

01661 Chartered Accountants Education Foundation Jim Miller D.A.P. Scholarship

Two scholarships of $1,000 each are offered to students enrolled in the Diploma in Accounting Program at the Sauder School of Business. They are awarded on the recommendation of the School to students with high academic standing and leadership ability who intend to become Chartered Accountants (CA’s).

Deadline for Application: August 15

01500 BDO DUNWOODY LLP Service Award

A service award of $2,000 has been endowed by BDO Dunwoody LLP to recognize a student in the Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP). The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business to a part-time or full-time student who is enrolled in the DAP Program and demonstrates high levels of community service and volunteerism within the university or community. Award candidates must also demonstrate high academic standing in the DAP Program.

Deadline for Application: August 15

The following awards are based solely on academics and are not by application:

CGA Academic Excellence Scholarship

The Certified General Accountants Association of BC annually awards a $500 scholarship to a DAP student who has completed the two accounting foundation courses with the highest academic standing: BUSI 293 & 294 in the Diploma in Accounting Program, Sauder School of Business. The scholarship will be applied to the student’s tuition fees in Winter Term 1 when the recipient enrols for further studies at the University of British Columbia - Diploma in Accounting Program.

DAP Graduation Awards

CGA Continuing Education Tuition Scholarship

The Certified General Accountants Association of BC annually awards a $2000 scholarship to a graduate of the Diploma in Accounting Program in the Sauder School of Business. The recipient is an outstanding student with demonstrated interest and experience in accounting. The scholarship will be applied to tuition fees when the recipient enrols in the professional education program of the CGA.

Deadline for Application: April 15
(Please submit a cover letter with your scholarship application, indicating your interest and experience in accounting, along with a demonstrated interest in enrolling in the CGA Program.)

The following awards are based solely on academics and are not by application.

DAP Outstanding Student Award

One award for $1,000 and two awards for $500 will be awarded to three DAP Graduates twice a year: May and November. These awards are meant to recognize graduates with significant academic achievements during the Diploma in Accounting Program, including having one of the highest graduating averages in the following courses:

BUSI 353 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
BUSI 354 Cost Accounting
BUSI 355 Introduction to Income Tax
BUSI 450 Intermediate Financial Accounting II
BUSI 453 Advanced Financial Accounting
BUSI 455 Principles of Auditing

Applications are not required for the DAP Outstanding Student Awards.

Other Dap Awards

The following awards are available to DAP students through external application. Please review award details for the following awards to verify the application deadline and specific requirements for each award.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Core Values Award

We want to hear how you, as University of British Columbia, DAP students, exemplify the core values of PwC. We invite you to provide a 1,000 – 1,200 word composition indicating how you have applied the PricewaterhouseCoopers core values in your life experiences. Your experience can include student involvement, work experience or any experiences where you have found the core values to be important to you and your success. We want you to tell us how living our core values has resulted in unique individual experience and personal achievement. One winning composition will be selected and the recipient will win a $1,000 award!

For more information on this award, including submission requirements, please review the following documents:

Award Description & Criteria
Submission form (to be included with composition and unofficial transcripts)

Deadline for Application: August 28 at 5:00 pm PST

Upcoming Deadlines for Applications

August 15
01679 Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP) Alumni Golf Tournament Entrance Scholarship
01661 Chartered Accountants Education Foundation Jim Miller D.A.P. Scholarship

Application Documents

All scholarship documents must be filled out and submitted to the DAP office by the application deadline to be considered for DAP Entrance and Student Scholarships and Awards. To apply for the DAP Entrance and Student Scholarships and Awards, students must:
Complete, sign and submit an Application Form to the DAP Office
Submit an Up-to-date Resume to the DAP Office
Submit 2 Reference Letters to the DAP Office in support of your application

Hand deliver or mail the above documents to the DAP office:

By Courier or Drop-off:
Diploma in Accounting Program
UBC Sauder School of Business
#202 – 2053 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2

By Post:
Diploma in Accounting Program
UBC Sauder School of Business
P. O. Box 3610
Station Terminal
Vancouver, BC V6B 3Y6

Admission Requirements in accounting degree couse at Sauder School Of Business

Read the DAP Admission Requirements document below carefully, and submit the Exemption Request form with relevant documentation if necessary.
DAP Admission Requirements
DAP Course Exemption Request Form

Application Deadlines
Applicants who graduated from a Canadian university:
Deadline for Degree courses beginning in May: April 1
Deadline for Degree courses beginning in September: August 1

Applicants who graduated from a university outside of Canada:
Deadline for Degree courses beginning in May: March 1
Deadline for Degree courses beginning in September: July 1

Application Forms

Proceed to our Application Forms page to complete a printed or online application form.

After Applying for Admission

Once you have submitted your application for admission, you can check your admission application status online.

Admission Information

New students must first apply for admission to the Diploma in Accounting Program
before registering for courses.

Please read about program eligibility, admission requirements, and admission deadlines before completing an application form.

DAP Information Sessions / Graduate & Professional School Fair Schedule

Find out how DAP can accelerate your future. Attend an information session or visit us at a graduate & professional school fair near you.
DAP Information Session Schedule

Program Eligibility

The UBC Diploma in Accounting Program is open to:
University business degree graduates with a non-accounting major.
University degree graduates from a non-business program.
Mature applicants (GMAT test results and documented accounting-related work experience required).

The Diploma in Accounting is a flexible, transferable and fast-paced program designed to accelerate your career and prepare you for a CA, CGA or CMA designation.

Also See :
Scholarships and Award in accounting at Sauder School Of Business
Admission Requirements in accounting at Sauder School Of Business
Admission in accounting Diploma program at Sauder School Of Business

Major in Accounting and Information Systems at Santa Clara University
Beginning in 2007, SCU is offering a major in Accounting and Information Systems for students in the Leavey School of Business.

This new program will focus on use of computer information systems and analytical decision-making methods in relation to accounting. Students will build skills in designing, implementing, and evaluating today’s business accounting systems.
Please contact an academic advisor or the Dean’s Office in the Leavey School of Business for the program requirements.

Accounting programs at the Brock School of Business prepare students for a career in this dynamic profession and for successful completion of the CPA exam. Success in the accounting profession, be it working for one’s own firm, a corporate accounting department, a public accounting firmor a nonprofit or government agency, typically includes successfully passing the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam.  In nearly all states, the CPA exam can only be taken after completing a 150-hour program of study. A combination of the B.S.B.A. accounting major and the M.Acc. degree fulfills this requirement. Taking the M.Acc. courses upon completion of the undergraduate degree places students in the workforce in only one year from completion of an undergraduate degree program and the M.A.cc prorgam. Beginning in the 2009 school year, the Brock School of Business will offer a 150-hour joint B.S.B.A. Accounting/M.Acc degree program.

The Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) program prepares graduates to succeed as accountants and advisors to organizations in today’s dynamic, global business environment. The graduate program at the Brock School of Business works effectively with others to provide a network to help students, faculty and alumni connect with accounting professionals to facilitate career and placement opportunities for students. Students will develop technical, interpersonal, critical-thinking and communication skills to enable them to derive and interpret information used by investors, managers and governments.

General Information for Undergraduate Admissions and Transfer Students

Admissions for the Undergraduate Programs in Brock School of Business are processed through Samford University’s Admission Office.

Graduate Programs Admissions Information

Admissions for the Graduate Programs at the Brock School of Business are handled directly by the Graduate Office located within the Brock School of Business. For Graduate Admissions Information contact Larry Harper at (205) 726-2391 or lcharper@samford.edu

To schedule an Undergraduate program visit: contact the admissions office at (205) 726-3673 or visit www.samford.edu/admission

To schedule a Graduate program visit: contact Larry Harper at (205) 726-2931.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Accounting Major

The accounting major is designed for students who wish to become CPAs, auditors, corporate accountants, or other accounting professionals. The major provides both technical proficiency in accounting and an understanding of the management environment in which accounting decisions are made. For the curriculum requirements for the Accounting major. The BSBA in accounting also provides the ideal background for those who wish to continue their education in a Master of Accountancy program to earn the 150 credit hours necessary to sit for the CPA exam.

Students with accounting degrees are highly recruited by employers, according to the Institute of Management Accountants, and are receiving increased starting salaries.

The accounting profession offers outstanding career opportunities for those who have the necessary accounting skills, communication abilities, and personal attributes. Accounting offers exciting opportunities to participate in the growth and development of businesses and other organizations. The accounting profession has grown rapidly in recent years as more and more organizations have realized the value of a well-prepared accountant. Starting salaries for accountants are among the highest for all college graduates. For those who are highly motivated and who are effective in interacting with other professionals, the opportunities for rapid advancement are great.

Accounting graduates find employment in such areas of specialization as auditing, tax planning and return preparation, financial accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, management advisory services, internal auditing, and teaching. Many of our graduates become members or leaders of the financial management team of their organization. Initially, accounting graduates are employed as accountants in accounting firms, manufacturing and service companies, state and federal government agencies, and banks. Click here for more information about what you can do with an accounting degee from the Dahl School of Business.