The Business – Accounting option will give students the skills to handle a variety of accounting situations. As part of a management team, graduates will help gather, organize and analyze financial data, administer accounting systems, and advise on accounting problems. Courses in the first two semesters will introduce students to accounting principles. They will also take courses in marketing, human resources management, math, and business to provide themselves with a solid foundation for their chosen career. During the third and fourth semesters, new subjects are added and earlier subjects are expanded upon. Students will also practice accounting procedures using both manual and computerized accounting software programs. The Canadian Payroll Association and the Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping recognize these Northern College courses.

Typical jobs include general accountant, accounting technician, cost accountant, or internal auditor for both government and industry. Students may also apply their combined studies in accounting and business to other areas, such as accounts receivable/ payable, inventory control, payroll, credit/ collections, capital asset management, accounting information systems, etc. in profit and non-profit organizations.