The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. record financial transactions in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships, private enterprises, publicly accountable enterprises and non-profit organizations;

2. prepare and present financial statements, reports, and other documents in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships and private enterprises;

3. contribute to recurring decision-making by applying fundamental management accounting concepts;

4. prepare individuals’ income tax returns and basic tax planning in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations;

5. analyze organizational structures, the interdependence of functional areas and the impact those relationships can have on financial performance;

6. analyze, within a Canadian context, the impact of economic variables, legislation, ethics, technological advances, and the environment on an organization’s operations;

7. outline the elements of an organization’s internal control system and risk management;

8. contribute to recurring decision-making by applying fundamental financial management concepts;

9. develop strategies to assist an entrepreneur in making sound business decisions applicable to accounting, finance and taxation;

10. employ environmentally sustainable practices within the profession.