Program Description
This certificate program will provide students with the opportunity to learn basic accounting and business principles, and to become trained and certified in payroll administration. In the practicum, students have an opportunity to work at various small and mid-sized businesses within the lower mainland. The purpose of this time is to apply the theory and skills learned throughout the program and observe professionals in practical situations. As well students will acquire situational-specific skills and identify areas that may need to be developed further. Students receive feedback and evaluation of their performance and gain valuable contacts in this diverse field.Graduates from the program can expect to find employment with proprietorships, partnerships and corporations in a computerized office environment. The program focuses on the enhancement of skills needed to work in a Canadian office, and the course devotes much time to providing in-depth coverage of Canadian taxation, and fundamental accounting principles in Canadian business. The latest computerized accounting and office software and plenty of free lab time ensures that the student will have the knowledge, skills, and competency to enter this labor force immediately upon graduation.
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Course Format
This program is 21 weeks duration: 17 weeks instruction and 4 weeks Practicum.
Course Descriptions
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BAF 140 Introduction to Accounting (50)
Description: This course introduces the students to the construction and interpretation of financial systems, records, reports and statements, including how accurate and complete financial data is essential for the successful business to ensure ongoing success. This course is the first in a series of courses to build a solid base in accounting from both a practical and a theoretical perspective.
BAF 150 Financial Accounting (75)
Description: This course is a continuation of the work begun in the course of Introduction to Accounting. This course provides the students with the introduction to the construction and interpretation of financial systems, records, reports, statements including how vital accurate and complete financial data is essential for the successful business to ensure ongoing success.
CAC 400 QuickBooks Pro (50)
Description: This accounting program is designed for the small to mid-sized business. Students will learn how to set up a chart of accounts, reconcile your checking account, create and print invoices, receipts, and statements, track your payables, inventory, and receivables, create estimates and generate reports.
ACC 100 Bookkeeping Theory (50)
Description: ACC100 introduces students to basic bookkeeping terminology. Students will understand the meaning and use of journals, ledgers, trial balance and the recording process of an accounting cycle together with adjustments. An understanding of various methods of accounting for inventory is also included.
ACC 200 Fundamental Accounting (50)
Description: ACC200 introduces students to the basic principles of accounting. The focus of this module is on basic accounting theory, record keeping and the accounting cycle, and accounting for assets and related expenses reported on the financial statements of a business organization. Students will gain hands-on experience by recording entries in relation to assets and will recognize accounting concepts and theories.
CPA 050 Payroll Compliance Legislation (50)
Description:
Upon completion of Payroll Compliance Legislation, you will have a thorough understanding of the compliance requirements. You will be able to:
- Describe payroll’s objectives and stakeholders.
- Identify an employer/employee relationship.
- Apply federal and provincial legislation to payroll including:
- The Canada Pension Plan
- The Employment Insurance Act
- The Income Tax Act
- Employment Standards legislation
- Worker’s Compensation Acts
- Quebec-specific legislation
- Communicate the payroll compliance requirements to various stakeholders.
CPA 150 Payroll Fundamentals I (50)
Description:
Upon completion of Payroll Fundamentals 1, you will be able to:
- Calculate regular individual pay.
- Calculate non-regular individual pay.
- Calculate termination payments.
- Complete a Record of Employment (ROE).
- Communicate all aspects of individual pay requirements to various stakeholders.
CPA 250 Payroll Fundamentals II (75)
Description:
Upon completion of Payroll Fundamentals 2, you will be able to:
- Calculate organizational remittances to federal, provincial and third party stakeholders.
- Prepare accounting documentation for payroll.
- Complete year end documentation.
- Communicate all aspects of organizational remittances, accounting and year end requirements to internal, external and government stakeholders.
ACC 500 Introduction to Canadian Taxes (25)
Description: ACC500 builds upon the fundamental accounting principles with an emphasis on accounting for personal taxation. Students who complete this module will have a basic understanding of the Canadian Tax system. They will prepare a T1 General and calculate samples of deductions and credits e.g. Tuition and child care expense. They will be introduced to certain calculations that apply to business income.
OFF 500 Work experience / practicum (4wks)
Description: Students will apply academic and practical knowledge and skills through relevant experience in the workplace or through the completion of a comprehensive project.
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