About Accounting (cpa Bridging) in University of Lethbridge

Program Description

Bridging to your new career

Accounting and finance professionals are recognized world-wide for their strategic thinking, financial expertise, business insights and leadership. Dhillon School of Business’ CPA Bridging Program, offered as the Post-Bachelor Certificate in Accounting, provides the competencies and experience you need for your career and advancement, by building on your existing degree.

Our flexible and high-quality program is an approved pathway to the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Professional Education Program (PEP), and to Canada’s most pre-eminent business and accounting designation. If you have a degree in any discipline, you can complete the business and accounting courses needed while you continue to work full time.

Your Dhillon experience will include connecting with PhD and CPA qualified faculty as you explore exceptional curriculum integrating essential knowledge areas like data analytics, data visualization, communication, and modern business systems. By adding our Professional Diploma in Accounting (CPA Bridging) to your existing undergraduate education you can stand out in a career market where employers are searching for diversity and breadth.

Building on your prior education

We value your experience! Our recognition of prior education provides you with the most direct route to your accounting credential, and you can choose to study the courses you need at a pace that works for you. We offer evening and weekend classes in Calgary, and daytime classes in Lethbridge, taught by PhD and CPA qualified instructors.

The Dhillon School of Business also supports your career success outside the classroom. We provide a comprehensive approach to career success through networking opportunities, career counselling, industry information events, student professional development and more. Students are also eligible for paid co-operative work terms with employers in their field of study.

Possible Careers

• Auditor
• Budget Director
• Business Valuator
• Chief Financial Officer
• Controller
• Financial Analyst
• Forensic Accountant
• Tax Planner

Academic qualification equivalents

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS    :      overall score of 6.0, and a minimum 6.0 in each band.
• TOEFL  :      minimum total score of 80,
• PTE       :      Academic score with a minimum overall score of 54.

University of Lethbridge Ranking

University of Lethbridge has been ranked:

• #1 in Medical and Science grants ( primarily undergraduate category)
• Top 6% Worldwide in Research Performance
• 1 of 4 Comprehensive Academic and Research universities in Alberta.
• One of the top three research universities in Canada.
• #1358 in Best Global University by US News.
• #1034 in World ranking by Webometrics.
• #1001+ in World ranking by The World University Rankings.

University of Lethbridge Highlights

University of Lethbridge The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The estimated cost of attendance depends on several factors like the course chosen, housing, books and personal items.

The average cost of attendance at University of Lethbridge is 32,426 CAD.

University of Lethbridge English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

Students applying for any of the undergraduate programs must submit the results of high school and post-secondary school English Language tests or exams to meet the minimum requirements for English proficiency tests. One of the requirements for international applicants is the submission of English proficiency tests or exams such as CPE, PTE, CAEL, CAE, TOEFL and IELTS. The minimum requirements/scores for the English proficiency tests are outlined below.

University of Lethbridge Application process

How to apply

Application portal: Online

Application portal: 140 CAD

Application deadline:

Supporting documents:

• High School transcripts

• Indian applicants need to provide Academic Standard 12 certificate with minimum second division standing, vocational standard 12 certificates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• ACT or SAT score
• English language proficiency ( TOEFL score of 80 and IELTS score of 6.0 is acceptable)
• Transcripts
• Three letter of reference
• Curriculum vitae
• GMAT scores if applicable
• interview
• letter of intent
• English proficiency