Accounting and Payroll Administration
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This alternative to the Accounting and Business Applications diploma program includes the educational requirements for the Payroll Compliance Practitioner certificate. Students become proficient in using business software packages, including the latest Microsoft Office business applications as well as computerized accounting applications. For individuals without an accounting background, we have included a Financial Accounting module, which provides a conceptual understanding of accounting procedures and is a prerequisite for Payroll Compliance Practitioner subjects.

Students receive hands-on training in business analysis, database management, and accounting software used by Canadian employers. As a graduate, you are prepared with the skills required for a career in bookkeeping and accounting, including maintaining a full set of books, cash flow, budgeting, and implementing the most efficient accounting solutions for your employer or your own business.

A personal and professional development course concludes the program to assist graduates in returning to the workforce in a timely and smooth transition. The course includes job search strategies and interview techniques.

Certifications: This program will prepare the student to achieve MOS 2007 (Microsoft Office Specialist) We are a member of The Canadian Payroll Association (CPA), the national association representing the payroll community in Canada. Graduates from this program are eligible for the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certificate from the Payroll Management Certificate Program (PMCP), issued by CPA.

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DESIGNATION
Diploma
NOC
1221, 1222, 1231, 1411, 1432, 1441, 1442
FORMAT
Full Time
DURATION
40 weeks
PREREQUISITES
Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status (18 years of age or older) An aptitude test may be required.
MODULES
COM  CFL    Computer Fundamentals 
OPS  WIN    Windows Operating System 
BUS  WRD    Word Processing using MS Word 
BUS  EXL    Business Analysis using MS Excel 
BUS  ACS    Database Management using MS Access 
BUS  OLK    Internet and E-mail Communications using MS Outlook 
BUS  PIW    Project Integration and Workgroup Collaboration 
ACC  FIN    Financial Accounting I 
ACC  SIA    Simply Accounting G/L, A/R, A/P, P/R 
ACC  ACP    ACCPAC G/L, A/R, A/P 
ACC  QBK    QuickBooks 
ACC  PCP    Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) 
GEN  CPE    Career Planning and Employment Assistance
Graduates from this program will find employment in one of the following areas:
  1. Business Application Analyst
  2. Bookkeeper
  3. Accounting Officer / Comptroller
  4. Certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner
Students are encouraged to visit www.payroll.ca for information regarding CPA certifications, membership, cost and maintenance of CPA certifications.