Accounting
As part of the School of MEM, King’s Accounting degree is approved by CPA Ontario for entry into the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP), a must for anyone seeking to become a qualified accountant in Ontario. Companies use accounting to document and monitor their business, report to their stakeholders, and comply with the regulations. It is about finding the most efficient way to document and convey information under certain constraints and requirements.
Enrolment in MOS Honours Specializations in is limited. Meeting of minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Students may not apply to the BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATIONS when they apply for admission to the University.
After first year, students may apply for admission upon completion of first-year requirements with no failures. Students must have an average of at least 73% on, and no grade less than 60% in, the following 3.0 principal courses:
1.0 course: Business Administration 1220E.
0.5 course from: Calculus 1000A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, , Mathematics 1230A/B.
0.5 course from: Calculus 1301A/B, 1501A/B, Mathematics 1229A/B, 1600A/B.
1.0 course: Economics 1021A/B and 1022A/B.
2.0* additional courses in any subject numbered 1000-1999 (MOS 1033A/B is strongly recommended).
*Students requiring Mathematics 0110A/B may include this course with permission from the Department.
After second year, students applying for a BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION must:
The four-year BMOS WITH HONOURS SPECIALIZATION must include one of the following four Honours Specialization modules:
After second year, students applying for a BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION must:
- have achieved an average of at least 73% on the last 5.0 courses;
- have achieved an average of at least 73% on the 3.0 principal courses (as noted above) required for the module;
- have obtained a minimum grade of 60% in each course required for the module;
- have obtained a passing grade in each elective course; and,
- have a minimum cumulative average of 65%.
Note: Students admitted to the University without the Mathematics prerequisites for the first-year Mathematics courses for this program must fulfill the Mathematics prerequisite requirements before attempting these courses.
Transferring to King's BMOS Programs: Students enrolled at another Affiliated University College or the Constituent University must meet the admission requirements in order to transfer into a BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION at King's.
Module
11.0 courses:1.0 course normally taken in second year: Business Administration 2257 or MOS 2227A/B and MOS 2228A/B.
0.5 course: MOS 2275A/B.
1.0 course: Economics 2122A/B or Economics 2222A/B and Economics 2123A/B or Economics 2223A/B; or Statistical Sciences 2035.
0.5 course from: MOS 2155A/B, MOS 2181A/B.
0.5 course: MOS 2285A/B.
1.0 course: MOS 3360A/B and MOS 3361A/B.
0.5 course: MOS 3370A/B
1.5 courses: MOS 3310A/B, MOS 3320A/B, MOS 3330A/B.
0.5 course: MOS 4467A/B.
0.5 course: MOS 4410A/B.
0.5 course: MOS 4471A/B (the former MOS 3371A/B).
3.0 courses: MOS 3362A/B, MOS 3363A/B, MOS 3367A/B, MOS 4422F/G, MOS 4462A/B, MOS 4465A/B, MOS Special Topics at 3000 level or above.
Students require 1.0 Category B (Arts and Humanities) if not already completed, and 2.0 designated essay courses including 1.0 numbered 2000-4999, prior to graduation.
Progression Requirements
To progress in the BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION, students must:
- maintain a minimum modular average of 70%;
- obtain minimum grades of 60% in all courses listed for the module;
- obtain a passing grade in each elective course (students who fail a course are not permitted to progress in Honours programs); and,
- maintain a minimum cumulative average of 65%.
Students who fail to meet these progression requirements may be eligible to apply to a BMOS Specialization or to another program.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with a BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION, students must achieve a minimum modular average of 70% with a minimum mark of 60% in each course, obtain a passing grade in each elective course, and maintain a minimum average of 65% on the 20.0 courses counted towards the BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION Degree. Students with advanced standing must
achieve an overall average of 65% on courses completed at Western.
All students require 2.0 designated essay courses (E, F or G; at least 1.0 of which must be a senior course numbered 2000-4999) and 1.0 course from each of Categories A, B and C.
NOTE:
Students are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of your program.
Students planning to pursue the CPA Designation should consult with CPA Ontario: https://www.cpaontario.ca/
Progression and graduation requirements:https://www.uwo.ca/univsec/pdf/academic_policies/registration_progression_grad/graduation.pdf
Completion of first-year requirements, including 3.0 principal courses with a minimum average of 70%, with no grade less than 60%:
1.0 course: Business Administration 1220E.
0.5 course from: Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B.
0.5 course from: Mathematics 1229A/B, Calculus 1501A/B, Calculus 1301A/B; Mathematics 1600A/B
1.0 course: Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
In addition to meeting the above admission requirements, students must successfully complete the admission requirements for a Major module in a discipline other than Management and Organizational Studies. If admission requirements are not met for either or both of the Majors, students will not be allowed to register in the BMOS HONOURS DOUBLE MAJOR program and will be required to apply to a BMOS Honours Specialization, a BMOS Specialization, OR to another program.
After second year, students applying for the BMOS HONOURS DOUBLE MAJOR must have
- achieved an average of at least 70% on the last 5.0 courses;
- achieved an average of at least 70% on the 3.0 principal courses for the module;
- obtained a grade of at least 60% in each course required for the module;
- obtained a passing grade in each elective course;
- a minimum cumulative average of 65%.
Transferring to King's BMOS Programs: Students enrolled at another Affiliated University College or at the Constituent University must meet the admission requirements in order to transfer into a BMOS Honours Double Major at King's.
Notes:
* Students should choose courses from this section based on the requirements of courses in their chosen MOS Major module, and their second Major module.
**In the selection of first year courses, it is strongly recommended that students take a first year essay course 1000-1999(F, G or E), in order to meet their Essay degree requirement of 2.0 Essay courses, 1.0 of which must be 2000 level or higher. Students will also need to complete 1.0 from Category B (Arts and Humanities).
All Honours Accounting Double Major students must complete 0.5 “Ethics” requirement, as part of their degree. MOS 4467A/B should be used for the 0.5 "Ethics" requirement as the course is also required for Western's Graduate Diploma in Accounting and the CPA designation. Students considering pursuing Western's Graduate Diploma in Accounting or their CPA certification should take all MOS Accounting courses listed in the "2.5 from" list and this may limit the options as to which other Honours Major Module can be selected for study.
Module
7.0 courses:1.0 course: Business Administration 2257 or MOS 2227A/B and MOS 2228A/B.
1.0 course from: Economics 2222A/B and Economics 2223A/B or Statistical Sciences 2035 (with a minimum grade of 70%).
0.5 course from: MOS 2181A/B, MOS 2155A/B.
1.5 courses: MOS 3310A/B, MOS 3320A/B, MOS 3330A/B.
2.5 courses from: MOS 3360A/B, MOS 3361A/B, MOS 3362A/B, MOS 3363A/B, MOS 3367A/B, MOS 3370A/B, MOS 4462A/B, MOS 4465A/B, MOS 4467A/B, MOS 4471A/B.
0.5 course: MOS 4410A/B
Progression Requirements
To progress in the BMOS HONOURS DOUBLE MAJOR, students must have
- maintained a modular average of 70% in each Major module;
- obtained a minimum grade of 60% in each course required for the module;
- obtained a passing grade in each elective course;
- maintained a cumulative average of 65%.
Students who fail to meet these progression requirements may be eligible to apply to a BMOS Specialization or to another program.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with a BMOS HONOURS DOUBLE MAJOR degree, students must achieve a minimum average of 70% with a minimum mark of 60% in each course of each module, obtain a passing grade in each elective course, and maintain a minimum cumulative average of 65% in the 20.0 courses counted towards the BMOS HONOURS DOUBLE MAJOR degree. Students with advanced standing must achieve an average of 65% on courses completed at Western.
In addition to the module requirements for the different streams, all BMOS Honours Double Major students require the following before graduation:
1.0 "Ethics" course, as noted on the program checklists (see department).
2.0 designated essay courses (E, F, or G), 1.0 at the senior level.
1.0 course from each of Categories A, B, and C.NOTE:
Students are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of your program.
Students planning to pursue the CPA Designation should consult with CPA Ontario: https://www.cpaontario.ca/
Progression and graduation requirements:https://www.uwo.ca/univsec/pdf/academic_policies/registration_progression_grad/graduation.pdf
Students applying for a BMOS SPECIALIZATION must have
- an overall average of at least 70% on the last 5.0 courses completed;
- obtained a passing grade for each course required for admission to the module, and a passing grade for all option courses; and
- a minimum cumulative average of 65%.
5.0 first-year courses:
1.0 course: Business Administration 1220E.
1.0 course from: Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1228A/B, Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B; Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, Calculus 1501A/B; Mathematics 1600A/B; Statistical Sciences 1024A/B.
1.0 course: Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
2.0** additional courses in any subject numbered 1000-1999 (MOS 1033A/B is strongly recommended).
*Students wishing to transfer to a BMOS Honours degree must have the proper Mathematics prerequisites for advanced Economics courses i.e., 0.5 from Calculus 1000A/B, or Mathematics 1225A/B and 0.5 from Calculus 1301A/B, Calculus 1501A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B or Mathematics 1229A/B.
**Students requiring Mathematics 0110A/B may include this course with permission from the Department.
Note: Students enrolled at another Affiliated University College or the Constituent University must meet the admission requirements in order to transfer into a BMOS SPECIALIZATION at King's.
Module
11.0 senior courses:
1.0 course normally taken in second year: Business Administration 2257 or MOS 2227A/B and MOS 2228A/B.
0.5 course: MOS 2275A/B.
1.0 course: Economics 2122A/B or Economics 2222A/B and Economics 2123A/B or Economics 2223A/B; or Statistical Sciences 2035.
0.5 course from: MOS 2155A/B, MOS 2181A/B.
0.5 course: MOS 2285A/B.
1.0 course: MOS 3360A/B and MOS 3361A/B.
1.0 course: MOS 3370A/B and MOS 4471A/B (the former MOS 3371A/B).
1.5 courses: MOS 3310A/B, MOS 3320A/B, MOS 3330A/B.
0.5 course: MOS 4467A/B.
0.5 course: MOS 4410A/B.
3.0 courses: MOS 3362A/B, MOS 3363A/B, MOS 3367A/B, MOS 4422F/G, MOS 4462A/B, MOS 4465A/B, MOS Special Topics at 3000 level or above.
Notes:
1. MOS Special Topics courses for the Specialization must be approved for relevancy prior to enrolment.
2. Students require 1.0 Category B (Arts and Humanities) if not already completed, and 2.0 designated essay courses including 1.0 numbered 2000-4999, prior to graduation.
Progression Requirements
To progress in the BMOS SPECIALIZATION, students must
- maintain a minimum cumulative average of 65%
- obtain a minimum sessional average of 60% in the fall/winter term*
* Sessional averages are calculated in May, after the fall/winter term.
In order to be readmitted to the BMOS SPECIALIZATION, students must complete 5.0 additional courses in another discipline, achieve a minimum average of 70% in their last 5.0 courses, and have a cumulative average of 65%.
Graduation Requirements
Students must obtain a minimum overall average of 65% on the 20.0 courses to be counted for graduation. Students with advanced standing must achieve an overall average of 65% on courses completed at Western.
In addition to the module requirements for the different streams, all BMOS Four-Year Specialization students require the following before graduation:
1.0 "Ethics" course, as noted in the module requirements.
2.0 designated essay courses (E, F, or G), 1.0 at the senior level.
1.0 course from each of Categories A, B, and C.
Progression Requirements
To progress in the BMOS SPECIALIZATION, students must
- maintain a minimum cumulative average of 65%
- obtain a minimum sessional average of 60% in the fall/winter term*
* Sessional averages are calculated in May, after the fall/winter term.
In order to be readmitted to the BMOS SPECIALIZATION, students must complete 5.0 additional courses in another discipline, achieve a minimum average of 70% in their last 5.0 courses, and have a cumulative average of 65%.
Graduation Requirements
Students must obtain a minimum overall average of 65% on the 20.0 courses to be counted for graduation. Students with advanced standing must achieve an overall average of 65% on courses completed at Western.
In addition to the module requirements for the different streams, all BMOS Four-Year Specialization students require the following before graduation:
1.0 "Ethics" course, as noted in the module requirements.
2.0 designated essay courses (E, F, or G), 1.0 at the senior level.
1.0 course from each of Categories A, B, and C.NOTE:
Students are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of your program.
Students planning to pursue the CPA Designation should consult with CPA Ontario: https://www.cpaontario.ca/
Progression and graduation requirements:https://www.uwo.ca/univsec/pdf/academic_policies/registration_progression_grad/graduation.pdf
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