Microprogramme en
fiscalité

In Brief

In this program, you will learn the fundamentals and more advanced concepts of taxation, which will enable you to make informed financial decisions in a business context.

• Part-time: This program can only be taken on a part-time basis.

Objectives

General Objectives

This microprogram explores a major aspect of the accounting profession, i.e., taxation. You will understand its terminology and acquire knowledge about the tax rules and their application in the Canadian business context.

Specific Objectives

• Learn the fundamentals of taxation.
• Learn about the taxation rules and laws in the Canadian system.
• Understand the tax issues faced by individuals and companies.
• Understand the tax issues faced by owners of sole proprietorships, partners in a corporation and shareholder officers or officers of a corporation.
• Understand the tax issues faced by various corporate reorganizations, such as the sale of a business, estate freezing or business mergers.
• Learn about financial planning issues.
• Identify certain taxation optimization strategies in various contexts.
• Incorporate taxation with concerns surrounding financial accounting, business law and corporate finance.

Continuance of Studies

Courses in this microprogram may be recognized, in whole or in part, if you continue your studies in the Certificate in Accounting and Management (in French only), the Bachelor of Business Administration (in French only), the Bachelor of Business Administration – Public Accounting (in French only) or the Multidisciplinary Bachelor’s program (in French only) (complementary training).

Program Benefits

Distance Learning

This program can be completed partly or entirely in distance learning delivery mode a formula that offers all the flexibility you need to reconcile studies with other aspects of your life. Note, however, that some distance learning courses may require your online presence at specific times in some cases. Refer to the distance learning website (in French only) to find out more about this delivery mode and the training activities available in distance learning for this microprogramm.

Certain Courses Given in English

This program offers you the option of taking certain management courses in English. In these courses, although they are taught in English only, you may write your assignments and exams in French. 

For Whom Is This Program Intended?

This microprogram is intended for anyone with little or no knowledge of taxation and who wishes to explore this field or gain more in-depth knowledge of certain tax concepts in order to take them into account when making strategic decisions. It provides students with a better understanding of the impact of tax rules on project structure and assessment.

Have you studied outside Canada? Learn about admission requirements based on your place of residence.

Your Future

This microprogram can allow you to complete a training program, upgrade your skills, improve your working conditions, have your skills recognized, initiate a career change or gain access to other duties as part of your current employment.