- Level
- 3-Year Advance Diploma / Accelerated Programs
- CIP code
- 52.0301
- Duration
- 2 year advanced College Diploma
- Open intake
-
Off-shoreSep 2027
- Field
- Finance and Accounting
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
A two year advanced diploma for existing degree holders, covering financial and management accounting, taxation, auditing, corporate finance and accounting information systems at a level aligned to professional accounting requirements.
The route is designed for graduates of other disciplines converting into accounting, and the content maps toward Canadian professional accounting requirements rather than general business study. Applicants should confirm current professional body recognition arrangements with the institution, since exemption maps are reviewed periodically.
Advanced Diploma in Accounting does not appear on the institution list of programmes aligned to the eligible field of study requirement. The code shown for Advanced Diploma in Accounting, 52.0301, is our own mapping rather than a published one, so the programme is marked as not meeting the requirement. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering Advanced Diploma in Accounting with a partner should plan on a single income. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Advanced Diploma in Accounting in writing before you pay a deposit.
Candidates for Advanced Diploma in Accounting present 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree with 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5, and tuition for Advanced Diploma in Accounting is recorded at CAD 21,237 a year with a CAD 150 application fee. Entry is September only. Apply Study Visa manages the Advanced Diploma in Accounting application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 50 percent.
- English (meet any one): IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5; PTE Academic 59 overall with no component below 56; TOEFL iBT 83 total; Duolingo English Test 115.
- English waiver: No English proficiency exam waiver is recorded for this institution.
- Application: Application fee CAD 150. A tuition deposit is required to reserve the seat and to trigger the provincial attestation letter.
- Work permit: Advanced Diploma in Accounting does not appear on the institution list of programmes aligned to the eligible field of study requirement. The code shown for Advanced Diploma in Accounting, 52.0301, is our own mapping rather than a published one, so the programme is marked as not meeting the requirement.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa supplies the designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Accounting Technician: practice firms and industry
- CPA Candidate: the professional designation route
- Financial Analyst: reporting and planning roles
- Audit Associate: assurance practice
- Tax Assistant: compliance and advisory support
- Accounts Manager: small and mid sized business finance
Reality check: Canadian accounting careers run on the professional designation, and the graduates who convert fastest begin those examinations immediately rather than treating the diploma as the finish line.
About Red Deer Polytechnic
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.5
- World rank
- #9832
- Reference No.
- O19391056880