Accounting programs in Ontario
57 programs across 26 campuses, with published admission ranges starting at 65%. Sorted by the range each one publishes, lowest first, so you can see where you land.
Programs
57
Campuses
26
Lowest range
65%
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. 2026 Canada Job Market: Finance and Accounting Hiring Trends and In-Demand Roles
- 2. 2026 Canada Accounting and Finance Hiring and Employment Trends | Robert Half
- 3. 2026 Accounting Salary Guide: Automation, Skills & Compensation | Randstad Canada
- 4. Best Accounting Jobs for 2026 | Randstad Canada
- 5. Accounting & Finance Permanent Salaries Canada 2026 | Morgan McKinley
- 6. 2026 Canada Finance and Accounting Salaries and Compensation Trends | Robert Half
All 57 programs
- 65%AlgomaAccounting (BA 3 year)
- 70–73%Ontario TechAccounting (Co-op)
- 70%TrentAcounting & Economics
- 70%WindsorActuarial Science
- 70%LaurentianAdministration des affaires – Comptabilité
- 70%NipissingBachelor of Business Administration
- 70%UOFBachelor of Business Administration (Hon)
- 70%NipissingBachelor of Commerce (Distance)
- 70%LakeheadBusiness - International Dual Degree (Thunder Bay and Orillia)
- 70%LakeheadBusiness (Thunder Bay and Orillia)
- 70%LaurentianBusiness Administration – Accounting
- 70%AlgomaBusiness Administration – Accounting (BBA 4 year)
- 70%AlgomaBusiness Administration – Accounting (Brampton) (BBA 4 year)
- 70%AlgomaBusiness Administration (BBA 4 year)
- 70%AlgomaBusiness Administration (Brampton) (BBA 4 year)
- 70%TrentBusiness and Arts
- 70%TrentBusiness and Science
- 70%TrentCanadian Studies and Business
- 70–73%Ontario TechCommerce
- 70–73%Ontario TechCommerce (Co-op)
- 70%NipissingConcurrent Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Education Intermediate/Senior
- 70%NipissingConcurrent Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Education Junior/Intermediate
- 70%NipissingConcurrent Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Education Primary/Junior
- 70%TrentCultural Studies and Business
- 70–75%Guelph-HumberHonours Bachelor of Business Administration and Diploma in Business Administration
- 73–78%WindsorBusiness Administration
- 73–80%York (Glendon)Business Economics (BA, iBA)
- 73–77%Laurier (Waterloo)Diploma in Business Administration
- 73–80%York (Glendon)Economics (BA, iBA)
- 73–80%York (Glendon)International Studies & Business Administration (iBA/BBA Dual Degree)
- 73–80%York (Glendon)Mathematics and Its Applications (BA, iBA)
- 75–80%OttawaSciences commerciales – Comptabilité (4 ans)
- 80–86%GuelphAccounting (BComm) (co-op option)
- 80%TrentAccounting & Economics (BA) - Co-op
- 80–85%TMUAccounting & Finance (Co-op Available)
- 80–86%GuelphBachelor of Commerce (BComm) Undeclared (first year only)
- 80–83%BrockBusiness Administration
- 80–85%TrentBusiness Administration – Accounting – Co-op
- 80%CarletonCommerce
- 80%OttawaCommerce - Accounting (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)
- 80–83%YorkCommerce (BCom - Co-op available)
- 80%CarletonInternational Business
- 80%King'sManagement and Organizational Studies
- 80–87%WaterlooScience and Financial Management (Co-op Only)
- 80–87%WesternSocial Science
- 83–87%WaterlooAccounting and Financial Management (Co-op Only)
- 83–90%McMasterBusiness I
- 83–87%U of T (Mississauga)Commerce & Management
- 83–90%U of T (Scarborough)Management (regular and co-op)
- 83–87%WesternManagement and Organizational Studies
- 83–93%HuronManagement and Organizational Studies
- 83–87%WaterlooMathematics/CPA (Co-op Only)
- 83–90%U of T (St. George)Rotman Commerce
- 83–87%WaterlooSustainability and Financial Management (Co-op only)
- 85%OttawaCommerce (Bcom)- International Dual Degree (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)
- 87–90%BrockBusiness Administration Co-op International Dual Degree
- 87%Queen'sCommerce
Other subjects
- Business Studies 203
- Interdisciplinary Studies 187
- Computer Science 135
- Education Studies 117
- Environmental Studies 116
- Psychology 109
- General or Integrated Engineering 104
- Law & Criminology 101
- Media and Communication Studies 98
- Economics 95
- Biological Sciences 92
- Others in Subjects Related to Medicine 92
Ranges are what universities publish, not guaranteed cutoffs. Work out your top 6 to see which of these you actually clear.