The Combined Degree Program (CDP) in Accounting and Finance is offered exclusively to Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) students at UTSC. Designed for you, it’s your direct route to the CPA designation and includes pathways toward obtaining two more optional designations recognized in Canada and globally. But CDP puts more than just important letters after your name. It gives you the keys to unlock a world of opportunity at the new and emerging intersections of Accounting and Finance. Why settle for anything less? Be Unlimited.

Gain a head-start and long-term career advantage by specializing in two connected yet distinct disciplines.

The aim of the CDP in Accounting and Finance is to make aspiring financial professionals at UTSC the most sought-after candidates for accredited CPA and financial services co-op and career-entry roles in the country. Your career will lead quickly to intersections where accounting and finance meet. You’ll soon see more opportunities, discover new intersections regularly, and level up often at all stages of your career. The success of our alumni and employer network proves it.
How CDP works
- Apply at the end of your second year in the BBA program with at least a B+ average (3.3 CGPA).
- After being accepted, start working towards your MAccFin degree while you complete the third year of your BBA. We'll map out the timetable to suit your needs.
- Lighten your first MAccFin semester by taking two MAccFin courses during your fourth year in the BBA program!
- All students are assessed for scholarships in addition to those you may have received upon entry to the BBA program
The CDP prepares you to navigate an ever-changing range of opportunities in the following areas:
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Corporate and public-sector accounting and financial management
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Public accounting and taxation
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Corporate and investment banking
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Institutional asset management and private equity
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Consulting (financial, operations, risk, internal audit, M&A)
For admissions inquiries, please contact:

Navi Gill
Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Officer
University of Toronto Scarborough
navi.gill@utoronto.ca