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Accounting Assistant

Admission Requirements

To qualify for the Accounting Assistant certificate program, you must meet the following criteria:

Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status
Good command of the English language and ability to follow instructions
Complete an admissions interview to assess interest, motivation, and entry-level skills
Full-time students must attend required hours per week as per the course schedule

Program Highlights

This 23-week certificate program is designed to get you working quickly in the growing field of computerized accounting. The program offers flexible scheduling so you can attend at times convenient to you, and all materials are included in your tuition fees. Financial assistance may be available to qualified students.

What you'll learn:

Hands-on training with QuickBooks Premier and Sage 50 Premium Accounting software
Microsoft Office proficiency including Excel (intermediate), Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Comprehensive bookkeeping skills from basic principles to applied accounting
Job readiness training through "Thought Patterns for a Successful Career"

Growing Field with Strong Demand

Computerized accounting is a growing area with excellent opportunities for skilled professionals. This program equips you with the knowledge of bookkeeping, office skills, and accounting to meet the demands of today's business environment.

Career Opportunities

Computerized accounting is a growing area with excellent opportunities for skilled professionals. As an Accounting Assistant graduate, you can work in the accounting department of a large company or manage accounts for a smaller enterprise.

Career paths include:

Accounting Assistant in large corporate accounting departments
Bookkeeper for small to medium enterprises
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk handling invoicing and payments
Payroll Clerk processing employee payroll using accounting software

Salary Range: $29,837 – $48,691 annually (Information from PayScale Canada)

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*All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.