Accounting at Carleton
Yes — accounting is a direct-entry program at Carleton University. You apply to it from Grade 12.
You apply to
Accounting
80%OUAC CBACo-op available
Prerequisites
- English (ENG4U)
- Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
- Calculus (MCV4U) or Math for Data Management (MDM4U). (Calculus [MCV4U] recommended.)
- 3 best 4U/M courses
- Alternative Offers
- More information about alternative offers
What to watch for
Carleton has two accounting routes with different codes: the Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc, CBA, 80%) is the dedicated professional degree, and Accounting is also a concentration inside Commerce (CC). Pick the BAcc if accounting is the goal.
Accounting at the other campuses
Compare the entry programs side by side →- AlgomaDirect entry70%
- BrockDirect entry83–87%
- GuelphDirect entry80–86%
- Lakeheadvia Business (ATT)70%
- LaurentianDirect entry70%
- Laurier (Waterloo)via Economics (UZE)80–83%
- McMastervia Business I83–90%
- Nipissingvia Bachelor of Business Administration (PBA)70%
- Ontario TechDirect entry70–73%
- Queen'sDirect entry87%
- TMUDirect entry80–85%
- TrentDirect entry70%
- U of T (Mississauga)via Commerce & Management (TMG)83–87%
- U of T (Scarborough)via Management83–90%
- U of T (St. George)via Rotman Commerce83–90%
- WaterlooDirect entry83–87%
- Westernvia DAN Management & Organizational Studies (ED)83–87%
- Windsorvia Business Administration (NC)73–78%
- Yorkvia Commerce (BCom) (YFB)80–83%
Entry routes were researched against each university’s own program pages in 2026-08-16. Carleton’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.