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Business Accounting and Bookkeeping

About the Program

The Business Accounting and Bookkeeping certificate program provides you with comprehensive computerized accounting and office skills to maintain complete sets of books, verify financial transaction procedures, and provide bookkeeping services across Manitoba's public and private sectors. In just 23 weeks, you'll master industry-standard accounting software and gain the skills necessary for accounting-related positions in diverse organizational settings.

This focused certificate program combines core bookkeeping foundations with customizable elective courses, allowing you to tailor your training to match your specific career goals. Academy of Learning provides financial aid guidance for qualified students and job placement assistance to help you succeed from enrollment through employment. You'll develop proficiency in Sage 50 Premium Accounting and QuickBooks Premier while building essential office and business skills that employers demand across all industries.

Customizable Learning Path

Choose a minimum of 6 elective courses from Office Skills, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Graphics/Presentation, Accounting, and Help Desk & Call Centre Skills to create a personalized training program that matches your career objectives.

What You'll Learn

Core bookkeeping foundations - Basic Bookkeeping Levels 1 and 2 covering complete sets of books, financial transaction recording procedures, account verification, and personal bookkeeping services for individuals and businesses
Industry-standard accounting software - Comprehensive training in Sage 50 Premium Accounting and QuickBooks Premier, the two most widely-used accounting platforms for computerized bookkeeping and financial management
Customizable elective courses - Select minimum 6 courses from Office Skills, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Graphics/Presentation, Accounting, and Help Desk & Call Centre Skills to align with your career path and employer requirements
Flexible Manitoba locations - Available at Winnipeg North and Winnipeg South campuses with convenient scheduling options for full-time and part-time students balancing work and study

Career Opportunities

Careers in business accounting are continuously in high demand, with excellent opportunities for skilled professionals across public and private sectors.

Career paths include:

Accounting Bookkeeper - Handle confidential budget information and process financial reports and memoranda
Bookkeeping Clerk - Deal with statistical and accounting data while maintaining files and records
Office Support Professional - Perform a wide range of office support functions including bookkeeping and data management

Salary Range: $36,900 – $70,818 annually (Information from PayScale Canada)

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