The Program | Admission Requirements | How to Apply | Plan Ahead Schedule | Transfer Credit and Exemptions | Degree Credit | Certification and Graduation | Professional Designations | Awards | Supplemental Exams | For more information

Letter of Accomplishment in Financial and Management Accounting

The Program

The certificate program consists of nine required courses, offered in the evening on a part-time basis. Upon successful completion of the first two introductory courses, students will be eligible to receive a Letter of Accomplishment in Financial and Management Accounting from Extended Education, University of Manitoba.

Current Certificate in Accounting students or students who graduated from the Certificate in Accounting program within the past five years may apply to have all applicable courses transferred into the Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting. Students who have completed the Advanced Certificate in Accounting are not eligible for the Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting. The certificate will not be awarded retroactively to students who have completed all required coursework prior to being admitted to the program.

Admission Requirements

Entrance to this certificate program normally requires high school graduation including 40-level mathematics. Consideration may be given on an individual basis to mature students who do not meet these minimum requirements.

How to Apply

New students must complete the Application to Enter Certificate Program. In addition, the Course Registration Form must be completed to register for specific courses.

Plan Ahead Schedule

*To use this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses, a minimum grade of "C" is required.

Transfer Credit and Exemptions

Students may apply for external exemptions in a maximum of four courses, based upon equivalent courses completed outside of Continuing Education, Extended Education.

Students must submit the Certificate Course Credit Request form and mail it with the proper documentation as directed on the form. It is recommended that you discuss your request with the Program Administrator prior to submitting it.

Degree Credit

Agreements are in place with the Asper School of Business and the Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba and with Athabasca University, for degree credit recognition of courses in this certificate program. Degree credit recognition at other universities may also be possible. Students wishing to pursue a university degree should contact the Program Administrator to learn more about transfer credit options.

Transfer of courses for degree credit generally requires a minimum B grade. Students wishing to transfer course credits to external organizations (e.g. CMA, CGA) should consult those organizations for their academic requirements. View contact information.

Certification and Graduation

To qualify for the Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting, you must complete all coursework within eight years of initial registration and achieve an overall GPA of at least 2.0.

The pass mark for individual courses is 50% (D), but a C (60%) is required for some courses used as prerequisites.

Upon completion of this certificate program, students achieving an overall GPA of 3.8 or higher, will be eligible to receive a certificate “with distinction”.

Students wishing to graduate must submit the Application for Graduation by the deadline date indicated on the form.

Professional Designations

Before registering for courses in this certificate program, students wishing to consider a professional accounting designation are advised to contact the appropriate organization for specific information on their requirements and course credit policies.

The Society of Management Accountants of Manitoba (CMA)
815 240 Graham Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0J7
943-1538
Toll-free: 1-800-841-7148
Fax: (204) 947-3308
Internet: www.cma-canada.org

The Certified General Accountants Association of Manitoba (CGA)
Four Donald Street South
Winnipeg, MB R3L 2T7
477-1256
Toll-free: 1-800-282-8001
Fax: (204) 453-7176
Internet: www.cga-manitoba.org

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Manitoba (CA)
500 161 Portage Avenue East
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0Y4
942-8248
Toll-free: 1-888-942-8248
Fax: (204) 943-7119
Internet: www.icam.mb.ca

Awards

Extended Education: Upon completion of this certificate program, students achieving an overall GPA of 3.8 or higher will be eligible to receive a certificate "with distinction".

CMA Manitoba Award: A cash award of $250 and registration for a one-year Associate Status with CMA Manitoba to be presented to the student achieving the highest overall GPA in the Certificate in Accounting or Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting programs.

Gurvey Community-Minded Professional Award: CMA student members enrolled in the FMA Program are encouraged to apply for this $500 award which recognizes academic excellence, enterpreneurship and community involvement. Contact the Program Administrator for information.

Supplemental Exams

Supplemental examinations may be offered for some courses in the Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting program, at the discretion of the Program Administrator in consultation with the course instructor. You will be expected to write during the next regularly scheduled exam sitting. Supplemental exams constitute 100% of the course grade. If the supplemental exam score is lower, the original grade for the course will remain unchanged, i.e. your final grade can be raised but not lowered. To apply for a supplemental exam, a written request and a $100 exam fee must be submitted to the Program Administrator prior to the start of the course. Your application will be reviewed and you will be informed of the decision by mail. If your request is denied, your payment will be returned and you still have the option of re-enroling in the course.

For more information

Char Chastelaine
Program Administrator
(204) 474-8023
Toll free: 1-888-216-7011 ext. 8023
Fax: (204) 474-7660
Email: Charlotte.Chastelaine@umanitoba.ca