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Accounting Assistant / Bookkeeper
About the Program
CDI College's Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper diploma gets you working with the software real accounting departments use — Sage 50, QuickBooks, and the Microsoft Office suite — in just 28 weeks. You'll build a strong bookkeeping foundation you can take into almost any industry.
What You'll Learn
- Bookkeeping and financial accounting, from financial statements to payroll entries
- Computerized accounting with Sage 50 and QuickBooks
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook for everyday office tasks
- Keyboarding, professional skills, and career-readiness training
Career Opportunities
Roles: You'll be ready for roles as an accounting assistant, bookkeeper, administrative assistant, or accounts receivable/payable clerk.
Why it matters: Every business needs someone to manage the books, which means this training applies across a wide range of industries and company sizes.
This program is registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
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