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Innocent HeartsSecondary School · Est. 2012
BAT4MGrade 12University/College Preparation1 credit

Financial Accounting Principles

Business Studies · Grade 12 · University/College Preparation

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Course description

This course introduces students to advanced accounting principles that will prepare them for postsecondary studies in business. Students will learn about financial statements for various forms of business ownership and how those statements are interpreted in making business decisions. This course expands students’ knowledge of sources of financing, further develops accounting methods for assets, and introduces accounting for partnerships and corporations.

Prerequisite

Financial Accounting Fundamentals, Grade 11 (BAF3M)

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About BAT4M

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Is BAT4M from Innocent Hearts accepted by universities and colleges?

Yes. Innocent Hearts is inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education (BSID 886638), so BAT4M earns a full Ontario credit that appears on your Ontario Student Transcript and is accepted by universities and colleges. We can also report your final mark to OUAC or OCAS.

How long does it take to complete BAT4M?

BAT4M includes 110 hours of instruction. In our four-term system you take it alongside one other course and finish in about ten weeks; summer and fast-track online options can be quicker.

Can I take BAT4M online or at night?

Yes. BAT4M can be taken full-time during the day, part-time on evenings and weekends, or through our online hybrid model with live classes. Summer availability varies by session — contact us to confirm dates.

What do I need to enrol in BAT4M?

You'll need proof that you've completed the prerequisite (Financial Accounting Fundamentals, Grade 11 (BAF3M)) — usually a transcript or report card — plus proof of status in Canada.

Admissions open year-round

Ready to earn your BAT4M credit?

Term 2 begins November 16, 2026. Seats are limited by design — our classes stay small so every student is known.

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