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Ottawa Commerce - Accounting (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)

University of Ottawa

The published admission average for Commerce - Accounting (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) at University of Ottawa is 80% for September 2027 entry, under OUAC code OTC.

You study accounting, the practice of recording, analyzing, and reporting financial information for businesses and organizations. This program differs from general commerce because it focuses specifically on accounting principles and prepares you for accounting designation exams. The co-op stream lets you alternate between semesters of classroom learning and paid work terms at accounting firms. It suits people who like working with numbers, attention to detail, and understanding how businesses manage money.

Plain-English summary. The universities publish requirements but not an explanation of the program, so this one is written for you and checked against the official listing above. Read the university’s own page before you decide.

Admission average

80%

OUAC code

OTC

First-year spaces

180

University of Ottawa publishes this as “80%”

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What’s the Ottawa Commerce - Accounting (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) acceptance rate?

University of Ottawa doesn't publish an acceptance rate for Commerce - Accounting (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available), and no Ontario university publishes one for any program. What it publishes is the admission average: 80% for September 2027 entry. Ottawa acceptance rate, program by program

Admission requirements

Required
MCV4U, MHF4U
Choose one of
ENG4U, FRA4U

Ottawa’s own wording

  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • If you are missing MCV4U, you may take an equivalent course at the University the summer before or during your first term.
  • Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
  • See Ontario high school course codes.
  • Alternative Offers
  • Economics

How many other programs require these outright:

Degrees

Bachelor of Commerce, BCom · Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op)

What it costs

First-year tuition at Ottawa is $6,209.92 for an Ontario student in arts in 2026–27. Ottawa tuition, program by program

Source: University of Ottawa on Ontario Universities’ Info. Grade ranges change year to year and are not guarantees — confirm with the university before you apply.

What this leads to

The picture for accounting as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.

Most graduates start as accounting clerks or junior accountants processing transactions, month-end closes, and account reconciliations. Those who pursue a CPA can advance to accounting manager, controller, or financial analyst roles.

In its favour

  • Job openings exist across all industries and company sizes, and accounting skills transfer easily between sectors
  • Consistent long-term demand—businesses need accurate financial records whether the economy grows or shrinks
  • Strong salary progression: employers prioritize pay increases for people with specialized skills and certifications

Worth knowing

  • Entry-level positions increasingly require 2–3 years of co-op or internship experience—a degree alone won't get you hired
  • Permanent hiring has slowed while contract and temporary roles are rising, meaning less job security early on
  • Routine data entry, invoice processing, and reconciliation work is being automated; you'll need to build skills in analysis and strategy to progress past junior roles
  • Many employers prefer or require a CPA designation for advancement, meaning 4+ more years of study and exams after your degree if you want senior positions

How AI is changing this work

AI is automating the clerical work that usually fills entry-level accounting jobs: data entry, bank reconciliations, invoice processing, and expense categorization. However, 85% of firms that adopt this automation redeploy their staff to financial analysis and strategic guidance—work AI cannot do alone. The risk is real if you graduate with only basic technical skills, but demand is strong for accountants who can interpret data, explain business problems, and guide decisions. Starting a degree in 2027 means you'll graduate into a field where the routine work is gone and employers expect you to move beyond it quickly.

Where this came from (6 sources)
  1. 1. 2026 Canada Job Market: Finance and Accounting Hiring Trends and In-Demand Roles
  2. 2. 2026 Canada Accounting and Finance Hiring and Employment Trends | Robert Half
  3. 3. 2026 Accounting Salary Guide: Automation, Skills & Compensation | Randstad Canada
  4. 4. Best Accounting Jobs for 2026 | Randstad Canada
  5. 5. Accounting & Finance Permanent Salaries Canada 2026 | Morgan McKinley
  6. 6. 2026 Canada Finance and Accounting Salaries and Compensation Trends | Robert Half

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