• Gain advanced accounting and finance knowledge through a three-year Advanced Diploma program.
• Develop expertise in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, budgeting and business analysis.
• Learn industry-standard software including Sage ERP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and Microsoft Dynamics.
• Optional co-op opportunities provide valuable workplace experience in accounting and finance environments.
• Pathway available to Seneca's Honours Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting & Finance degree and CPA designation.
- Academic Requirement: September 2026, January 2027, May 2027
- ELP Requirement: • IELTS Academic: Overall 6.0 with no band below 5.5 • PTE Academic: 58 • Duolingo English Test: 105–110 • TOEFL iBT: Minimum 20/30 in each skill • CAEL: 60 • Cambridge English: 169 with no skill below 162
- Special Requirement: • Students develop advanced knowledge in financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, auditing and financial management. • Training includes Sage ERP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access Database and Microsoft Dynamics. • Optional Co-op stream (ACFC) available for eligible students. • Additional fees apply for participation in the co-op stream. • Graduates may pursue CPA designation through Seneca's Honours Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting & Finance (BACF) pathway. • Eligible graduates may receive ACCA exemptions for Papers F1 and F4.
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Students whose study permit applications are still pending may request a deferral to the next available intake, provided the request is submitted before Day 10 of classes and the program is available. Deferrals are granted only once.
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Students awaiting an IRCC decision must still meet the deferral deadline. Requests submitted after Day 10 of classes will not be approved solely because a study permit decision is pending.
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Students may alternatively withdraw and apply for a refund by submitting the required withdrawal form and supporting documentation. Applicable administrative fees may be deducted.
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If a study permit application is refused, students may defer their admission and request a new Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) to support a future study permit application. PAL issuance is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
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Refund requests due to study permit refusal must include a copy of the official IRCC refusal letter and be submitted within 14 days of the refusal date.
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Only the refusal letter associated with the intake being withdrawn from will be considered for refund eligibility.
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Students whose second study permit application is refused before the start of classes may still qualify for a refund, subject to Seneca’s refund policy.
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Deferral requests are subject to program availability, and late requests may require a written appeal.
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Approved late deferrals may be subject to a CAD $200 late fee.
- Application Fee: $90
- LOA Deposit: $0
- Annual Tuition Fee: $16,168
- Total Tuition Fee: $49,726
- Course Duration: 3 Years
- Credentials: Advanced Diploma
- Intake: September 2026, January 2027, May 2027
• Valid Passport (Photo and Signature Pages)
• Complete Secondary School Transcripts
• Secondary School Graduation Certificate
• Official English Translation of Documents (if applicable)
• Proof of English Language Proficiency (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo, CAEL or Cambridge)
• CAD $90 Non-Refundable Application Fee
• Updated Resume / CV (Recommended)
• Statement of Purpose (Recommended)
• International Student Application Cancellation Form (if changing agents)
• Documents must be uploaded in PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, TIFF or GIF format
• Maximum file size allowed per document is 10 MB
• Admission is subject to academic eligibility, document verification and seat availability
• Early application is recommended as program seats may fill quickly